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Bachelor of Music

Music Education

About the Program
Shape Future Musicians

The Music Education degree at Columbus State University prepares and certifies the next generation of public school music teachers. You will benefit from hands-on experience in the classroom, internships with nationally recognized ensembles, and mentorship from faculty who are active practitioners and researchers. Our graduates leave with a 100% job placement rate and continue to impact communities as highly sought-after educators and leaders in the field.

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Choral (Concentration)

Prepare to teach K-12 music of any type with a focus on vocal performance, choral directing, and classroom music education.

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Instrumental (Concentration)

Prepare to teach K-12 music of any type with training in band, orchestra, and instrumental instruction.

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Just the Facts

Total Credit Hours:
123 Hours (varies by track)

Delivery Format:
In-Person

Completion Time:
4 years (full-time)

Academic Unit:
Schwob School of Music

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Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience

100% job placement rate for graduates seeking teaching positions
Hands-on internships with the Voices of the Valley Children’s Chorus, a nationally recognized ensemble in residence at CSU
Faculty are award-winning music educators, active performers, and published researchers
Small class sizes averaging 12 students
Students complete student teaching in Georgia public schools before graduation

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The Music Education faculty at CSU are not only teachers but also active leaders in the profession. Dr. Victoria Warnet has presented research at the international, national, state, and district levels and has been published in top-tier journals, including the Journal of Research in Music Education. She was also a GRAMMY Music Educator of the Year Nominee and recipient of the College of the Arts Researcher of the Year Award.

Dr. Michelle Folta, artistic director of the Voices of the Valley Children’s Chorus, leads a nationally recognized ensemble that has performed at GMEA, ACDA Southern Division, and internationally, with a Carnegie Hall performance upcoming in 2026. Dr. Folta is also a GRAMMY Music Educator Award Finalist and recipient of CSU’s Faculty Service Award and Columbus in the Valley’s 5 Under 40 award.

Students and alumni are consistently recognized for their excellence. Recent honors include four Teachers of the Year awards at the school level, a Top 10 Teacher of the Year in the District, and winners of the Georgia ACDA Young Director’s Award. Graduates are regularly invited to present and perform at GMEA and ACDA events.

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