Music Education

Music Education

When You Think Music, Think Southern Miss

An innovative and practical degree with a curriculum that prepares graduates to be among the finest music teachers in the nation. The emphasis areas are designed to provide a balance between music performance, music pedagogy (the practice of teaching) and general education. While at Southern Miss, music education students not only succeed in their preparation to become future music leaders, but succeed as performers, winning state and national performance awards.

This program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

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What Will I Learn?

Music education students receive world class training in music theory, music performance through private lesson study and ensemble experience, and the art of teaching music. Students explore and develop mature skills in playing and/or singing various levels of music, while gaining the ability to effectively conduct rehearsals, choose repertoire, and develop appropriate performance goals for various types of music classes, concerts, festivals, competitions, and auditions.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Programs at the University of Southern Mississippi that prepare students for licensure in Music Education Instrumental Licensure, B.M.Ed. and Music Education Chorale Licensure, B.M.Ed. are designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  The University of Southern Mississippi cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements of guidelines for reciprocity.

For questions, please contact Stacey Miles,  Stacey.MilesFREEMississippi

 

 

 

 

 

 

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