Music Education Major
Children discover their creativity, rhythm and voice by learning music in school—are you ready to be the one to teach them?
What You'll Study
With the opportunity to choose your concentration in our Music Education major, you'll build your degree to fit your interests and career goals as a future educator.
Combining coursework from the Dana School of Music and YSU's Beeghly College of Education, you'll be exposed to many issues regarding teaching in the classroom, such as special education and psychology, as well as a solid foundation in music studies.
The music faculty and staff are dedicated to your musical growth. As a freshman, you will take an exam to test your skills in musicianship. Your private lessons, ensembles and courses in music history and other topics will help you build a well-rounded education within a university setting.
Major
You have the option to choose from the three tracks below. You will complete your degree with the required education licensure classes.
Minor
Internships and Jobs
OUR GRADUATES WORK FOR:
- Boardman Local Schools
- Youngstown City Schools
- Conneaut Area City Schools
- Motter's Music
- Northwestern University
- Eastman School of Music
- University of Florida
- University of Illinois
- Ithaca College
- Carnegie Mellon University
One More Thing
Jacqueline Mortimer, class of 2017“The Dana School of Music helped prepare me to be a music educator in many ways. The professors went above and beyond expectations by offering their expertise and making sure each student achieved their full potential. I was able to get first hand experience in the field, and many classes gave me perspective on what it's like to have a career in music.”