About the course

Music Education at Wayne State is a rigorous degree program that combines the best of both worlds ? the study of music and the art of teaching. We want our best musicians and students to become the teachers of tomorrow. To accomplish that goal our program focuses on helping our students develop the skills, knowledge, and disposition necessary to become outstanding musicians and inspiring teachers.

　　The undergraduate program in music education comprises three broad areas: courses in music, music education, and general education.

　　Your core music courses involve the study of music theory and ear training to help you understand the fundamentals of how music works including study of scales, triads, and intervals as well as more complex harmonic concepts. You will also study music history to broaden your understanding of how music has evolved over time, across countries, and among peoples. You will have the opportunity to develop keyboard skills through piano proficiency courses and applied lessons, skills you'll use to study scores, teach and learn music, and accompany others. Participation in performing ensembles coupled with applied lessons on your major instrument will develop your basic musicianship skills while bringing your performance skills to a new level.

　　Upon completion of the music education program at Wayne State you can apply for a provisional K-12 Music certification. This certification is good for six years and will allow you to teach music anywhere in the state of Michigan. Your Michigan certification is also valid in many other states across the country, although some states require you to take an additional course in their state history. 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: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Detroit
Spring (May), 2024	Detroit
Summer (June), 2024	Detroit
Fall (August), 2024	Detroit
Winter (January), 2025	Detroit
Spring (May), 2025	Detroit
Summer (June), 2025	Detroit
Fall (August), 2025	Detroit
Winter (January), 2026	Detroit
Spring (May), 2026	Detroit
Summer (June), 2026	Detroit

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Wayne State University

Each applicant is evaluated as an individual. Your admission to WSU is based on a review of many factors, which may include:

　　High school or secondary school academic performance

　　Submit an SAT/ACT score or submit test-optional documents (two letters of recommendation, two essays, and an activities list).

　　Rigor of high school curriculum

　　Meeting Wayne State's English proficiency requirements

　　Any other supporting documentation requested

　　Minimum scores of 79-80 TOEFL iBT and IELTS 6.5 are required for admission to Wayne State.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Wayne State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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