BA in Music Education
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 8,721 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* out-of-state / in-state: $4,445 / metro: $7,260
Key Summary
Introduction
The BA in Music Education provides a variety of experiences that prepare talented individuals to meet the challenges of teaching K-12 choral, instrumental and general music in the 21st Century.
About the department
The Department of Music & Theater at West Liberty University offers undergraduate degrees in Music Education, Music Performance, Music Technology, and the flexible Bachelor of Arts in Music degree.
Among our many ensembles are the Marching Hilltoppers, WLU Singers, Wind Symphony, Choral Scholars, Opera Workshop, Percussion Ensemble, African Drum and Dance Ensemble, University Band, Steel Band, and Electronic Music Ensemble.
Our award-winning faculty members are very active as performers, clinicians, and adjudicators.
Ideal Students
Certain prior knowledge can give a prospective student a higher chance of success in a collegiate music program. The following list shows the preferred knowledge and experience for incoming music majors.
- The ability to read music.
- The ability to identify and understand basic musical elements such as key signatures, scales, rhythms, etc.
- Private instrumental or voice lessons. Preferably, a student will have taken private lessons for at least one year prior to college.
- Experience performing in an ensemble and/or choir.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The Department of Music offers several generous scholarships for music majors. All Music Scholarships are awarded based on your audition.
The Department of Music & Theater has a Foundation endowment of more than $165,000 and the Music program accounts for about two-thirds of that total.
We offer scholarships in the form of tuition discounts, housing discounts, participation with the Marching Hilltoppers (see below), and privately-funded scholarships for a wide variety of specializations.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Music education majors, receiving a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Music Education will take courses and participate in internship experiences that prepare them for a career in teaching music. This can be at the elementary, middle, or high school level.
Other opportunities for music education majors could include teaching at a private or parochial school, music camp instructors, or developing a private teaching studio. Both choral and instrumental focus is offered.