The University of Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande Valley
The Bachelor of Music with Teacher Certification prepares students aspiring to be music educators for careers and certification to teach in elementary and secondary (EC-12) schools.
In this program, you will gain hands-on experience working with expert faculty in ensembles, private lessons, conducting, and music education courses to hone your musical skills in preparation for your future career as a music educator. We offer a variety of concentrations, so whether you hope to nurture the next generation of young musicians as a choral, orchestra, band, or mariachi director, or as an elementary music teacher, we have a path for you! This degree can also lead to graduate study in Music Education, Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Conducting, or Performance.
UTRGV is approved by the State Board of Educator Certification to recommend students who complete all requirements of this degree for teaching certification. Available degree concentrations are listed below.
The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
A Bachelor in Music with a Teacher Certification is a perfect path for the aspiring Music Teacher, who wants to educate their students in performance and music theory. As a Music Teacher, you can lead various performance ensembles, such as marching band, orchestra, or choir.
This degree can also lead to other careers in the field of music, including work as a Musicologist, Music Historian, Ethnomusicologist, and more.
