Texas Woman's University

Programme overview

This Bachelor of Music in Music Education leads to Texas EC-12 teacher certification and offers options to emphasize band, choral, strings or mariachi. The curriculum integrates coursework with community outreach and hands-on activity in local schools, and includes opportunities to work with campus organizations that support music education.

What you'll study

The program prepares candidates for classroom and ensemble teaching across grades K–12, with emphases available in band, choral, strings or mariachi. Course work is applied in community outreach and through interaction with student groups and events run by the Pioneer Music Educators Association, the PASTA Group, and the Music Major Association.

Entry requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Music requires application and a performance audition. The program prepares students to take the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) for state teacher certification. Prospective students from other states should contact the Office of Educator Preparation Services to confirm whether the program meets their home-state certification requirements. For program information or questions, an Information Request Form can be submitted or Carter Biggers, DMA, may be contacted.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to work as elementary music specialists and as middle or high school directors for band, orchestra, choir, or mariachi. The degree’s focus on practical application and school-based outreach supports classroom and ensemble teaching roles across K–12 settings.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Students should explore university-wide scholarships, music department awards, performance-based aid and external teacher-education funding. Contact the university’s financial aid and the music department for current scholarship options and application procedures.