About the course

This major prepares you to teach music in elementary, middle, and high schools. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that fulfills requirements for students to earn a K-12 Louisiana teaching license upon graduation.

　　Courses in music theory, music history, conducting, jazz, piano, and technology complement this developing musical artistry forming a foundation that melds with professional education course work in teaching and psychology. Through collaborations with urban and suburban schools in the Baton Rouge and surrounding area, students participate in varied experiences that provide perspective and a basis from which to make career choices. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$116,000

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2024	Baton Rogue
Fall (August), 2024	Baton Rogue
Spring (January), 2025	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2025	Baton Rogue
Fall (August), 2025	Baton Rogue
Spring (January), 2026	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2026	Baton Rogue

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Louisiana State University - Shorelight

International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a ?B? (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system).

　　The ?academic average? is determined by averaging the grades of secondary school academic courses, excluding nonacademic courses such as physical education, vocational/technical courses, religion, art, music, etc.

　　Students must submit complete official records for the secondary level of education and are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores. Students who have taken advanced-level exams, international baccalaureate higher-level exams, or other types of secondary education beyond the 12th year of schooling should submit the official certificates, transcripts, and course syllabi for possible advanced placement university credit.

　　TOEFL (paper-based exam) 550, TOEFL (internet-based exam) 79, IELTS 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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