UNC’s music education program is led by distinguished faculty who have years of teaching experience. You’ll enjoy broad opportunities to perform and refine your musical talent. Beginning in your sophomore year, you’ll gain extensive hands-on teaching experience, spending more than 150 hours in educational settings prior to your student-teaching assignment. Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to earn your teacher’s license—and you’ll be highly qualified to teach music in in public schools, conservatories, private lessons and other venues.

The music education bachelor’s program includes the same core courses as the performance-oriented majors such as music theory, music history, and private instruction. You'll also receive specialized education instruction in lesson planning and classroom management. The program culminates in a semester-long student-teaching placement. UNC's B.M.E. fulfills all prerequisites for professional licensure, making you eligible for the state certification exam.