Music Education at EKU

The Music Education program at EKU enjoys a tradition of excellence. Graduates of the music education program hold positions teaching music in P-12 settings, private studios, community organizations, and in higher education.

EKU’s music education majors have numerous outlets to engage in teaching music prior to their student teaching experience. These experiences give Eastern graduates a competitive edge in the job market, while also allowing them opportunities for professional networking within their field of study. Some examples of our hands-on curriculum include:

• Engagement in the Clinical Educator program. In this program, pre-service undergraduate teachers are placed with partnering local P-12 schools where EKU students observe, tutor and instruct young musicians on a weekly basis
• Opportunities to engage with the implementation of large scale educational events such as the EKU Middle School Honors Band, and the EKU High School Honors Band
• Experiences with EKU partnerships, including:   Foster Music Camp, Model Laboratory School, & Foster Academy of Musical Excellence (F.A.M.E.)

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Music

The Bachelor of Music degree can be pursued with an instrumental or vocal emphasis. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music program take music methods, teaching techniques and other core music courses within the department of music. Additional educational foundation coursework is completed within EKU's College of Education.

Click on the links below to download degree planners for the Bachelor of Music programs:

Music, B.M. (instrumental emphasis)

Music, B.M. (vocal emphasis)

Master of Music - Music Education

The Master of Music with an emphasis in Music Education focuses on preparing music specialists for service and leadership in public and private teaching positions. Students in this degree program take graduate level music education courses including Research in Music and Music Education, Psychology of Music, and Foundations of Music Education. In addition, students have a variety of elective courses to choose from that span a range of pedagogical topics.

EKU’s Master of Music with an emphasis in Music Education offers several online, hybrid, and summer courses, making the degree highly accessible for individuals with classroom teaching and work responsibilities.

For additional information on the Master of Music degree, please visit the Graduate Studies in Music page.

Master of Arts in Teaching

The Master of Arts in Teaching is a graduate degree program designed for individuals holding non-teaching baccalaureate degrees in a related music field.  Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to earn teacher certification in Music for P-12 levels.

For additional information on EKU's MAT program, please visit the Master of Arts in Teaching page.  Please also click on the links for specific information about the Music MAT program for January Admission and for August Admission.