Students acquire the skills and experience necessary to teach grade levels N-12. This degree includes the Alabama Teacher Certification in Music. A student teaching internship is completed during the final semester of study.

The University of South Alabama Department of Music, through its innovative curriculum, empowers professional musicians, music educators, and those who wish to enrich their lives through the arts.

The Department serves the needs of the University to promote general education and to provide a vital cultural link to the great state of Alabama and to the Gulf Coast region. Its excellent facilities and faculty, promotion of technology, and dedication to life-long learning provide a wide spectrum of experiences for both the student and the community.