Bachelor of Music at Towson University

Students majoring in Music Education are required to complete the courses listed under the requirements tab, the Music Education Professional Core Courses and the Core Curriculum. Students choose either the Instrumental Music Education Concentration or the Vocal-General Music Education Concentration. Students will also complete a criminal background check as required by the school system in which the internship is located prior to entry into the capstone internship.

Successful completion of the program enables students to apply to the Maryland State Department of Education for certification to teach Music at the PreK-12 level in Maryland and other states. Certification requires admission to the Music Education Program, successful completion of courses and requirements in the Music Education degree program, meeting the Basic Skills Assessment Requirement, and passing the edTPA Pedagogy Assessment and Praxis II Content exam.

1. Students will demonstrate technical mastery in performance, composition or music technology.
2. Students will perform and/or compose music with acuity, musical insight and artistic excellence.
3. Students will demonstrate an advanced knowledge and understanding of music and develop research skills appropriate for examining and writing about music effectively.