Performing Arts Education Program
| Performing Arts Education Program (Music and Dance) |
The Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) in Music Education is an innovative K-12 program that provides the student with a strong foundation for teaching elementary and secondary general music, as well as band, choir, and orchestra in elementary, middle, and high schools. Students who choose the B.Mus. in Music Ed. are not required to elect a content area minor.
The teaching minor in Dance is available at both the elementary and secondary levels. Students who complete a teaching minor in Dance at the elementary level will be eligible to teach various styles of dance in grades 6-8; those at the secondary level may teach dance in grades 6-12. Students who choose the Dance minor must elect an additional content area major (secondary teachers) or minor (elementary teachers).
Through coursework, fieldwork, and internship experiences, students learn innovative principles and practices that apply across a variety of educational settings, preparing them to meet future professional challenges. Our graduates enter the profession with the best possible preparation for success.
To be admitted to music or dance education at Oakland University, prospective students must:
- Be admitted to the university. Visit www.oakland.edu to apply online.
- Successfully pass an audition at one of the Audition Days. Visit www.oakland.edu/mtd and click on the “Auditions” link for Audition Day details.
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