Bachelor of Music Education | Cedarville University

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About the BME Degree

Why Study Music Education at Cedarville?

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of students through music? With Cedarville's distinctly Christian Bachelor of Music Education degree, you'll be prepared to teach vocal, instrumental, or general music in grades K-12, in both public and Christian schools. Your passion for music will be nurtured as you gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the classroom.

At Cedarville, Bach's famous phrase "Soli Deo Gloria" — for the glory of God alone — is more than a slogan. It is the mission that drives all we do to honor the Creator through the skills He's given us. In the music education program, you'll refine these skills in top-notch facilities while being mentored by accomplished professors. When you graduate, you will be prepared for a career as a music educator, ready to glorify God and impact your students.

What Sets Cedarville Apart?

Biblical Worldview

The Bible is the authority for research and study in every class you'll take.
Mentoring Christian Faculty

You'll be taught by highly-credentialed professors who want you to succeed.
Top Placement Rates

Our graduates achieve top career and grad school placement rates — 10% above the national average.

Program Overview

As you complete your music education degree, your coursework will be complemented by these opportunities:

Field Experiences Early and Often — The School of Education and Social Work believes that our teacher candidates should have many hands-on experiences in schools. That is why you will engage in local school settings during your first year as a teacher candidate at Cedarville University and will continue to experience teaching within a school setting each year of your teacher training at Cedarville. By the time you graduate, you will have completed more than 600 hours in classroom experiences!

Student Education Association (SEA) — Cedarville's education student organization is a Christ-centered community built on equipping teachers to serve each other and those around them. Throughout the year, you will participate in professional growth events, ministry opportunities, and fun activities. You will also have ministry opportunities through the adopt-a-senior program, the birthday ministry, breakfast for teachers, and other ministries. Any education major is welcome!

Partnership Programs — These programs allow you to be part of field experience and classroom learning within one of the schools in nearby participating school districts. You will learn teaching strategies and practices from Cedarville University professors while engaging those practices and theories in real classrooms with real students and teachers.

Cross-Cultural Experiences/Classes in Ireland — The School of Education and Social Work routinely explores new cross-cultural experiences for teacher candidates to diversify their field experiences. Periodically, faculty lead a group of teacher candidates to Ireland to complete core teaching courses in another culture. As part of this three-week adventure, you will earn credit for your courses, observe classrooms and the education system in another country, and have one-on-one opportunities to minister to the people of Ireland.

Overseas Student Teaching Program — You may choose to complete your student-teaching experience overseas. This experience occurs as the final semester of your study as a teacher candidate at Cedarville University. You will spend approximately 16 weeks overseas in an English-speaking school. Cedarville's School of Education and Social Work works with CCTECC to coordinate an overseas experience for teacher candidates who wish to complete their student teaching internship abroad. You may choose to go to almost any country in the world and will receive specialized training for this experience.

Ensemble Involvement — Explore the range of ensembles within the Department of Music and Worship that you can get involved with:

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Job and Grad School Placement

Program Faculty

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Kevin Jones, EdD

Dean, Assistant Professor of Education

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Lori Ferguson, EdD

Assistant Dean, Assistant Professor of Education

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Bruce Curlette, DMA

Professor of Music; Director of Clarinet Ensemble

Department of Music and Worship

School of Arts and Humanities

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