Through the College of Education, it offers a Bachelor of Science in music education. The BM is for students who hope to pursue a career composing, performing or teaching at the college level, or graduate education in one of those areas. Students interested in performing are required to audition on campus or submit a tape. The literature, especially for pianists, must include three selections from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic or 20th Century periods. The BS in music education, for students who plan to teach at the elementary or secondary level, emphasizes studio courses.
Students take piano classes during the first two years until proficiency exams are passed.
Advising Initial advising for music education majors is provided through the College of Education. Students in BM or AB in music programs are advised by the director of undergraduate studies in music. After the first semester, they are assigned to advisers in their specific area. The director of undergraduate studies continues to advise students about scheduling and course requirements until the end of the sophomore year, when students complete an Area of Concentration Form for official admission to their specific program. The Career Center is a valuable resource for information about all fields.