Licensure in these programs is for early childhood through high school. The resulting confidence in their own performance ability transfers to the success of their teaching. Clinical experiences in music education within the first year of study set the stage for student realization of the knowledge and musicianship involved in the teaching experience. This program is distinct from the professional music programs in the Department of Music because it contains a higher percentage of liberal arts courses and a lower percentage of music courses. The A.B. serves the student who neither wants to teach nor wishes to pursue a career in performance.
Many students go on to careers in law, medicine, arts management, or other professions.
While students are not required to enroll in private studio or ensemble, most do.