Music Education
A music teacher possesses a love of music and the desire to help others experience that connection.
The Music Education Program at Loyola New Orleans is built on an enduring tradition of excellence and marked by a rich legacy of accomplished graduates.
Study with renowned faculty musicians and practicing mentor-teachers. Pursue a comprehensive field-based curriculum and a rich pedagogical tradition, geared toward reaching and teaching students across a diverse range of learning styles. Grow as a musician while you learn to make a difference in today’s music classroom.
And ultimately, join the field of graduates who help people express themselves through music, at schools in Louisiana and across the United States.
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bachelor of Music Education
Through study and interaction with faculty and practicing mentor-teachers, you will not only grow as a leader and thinker but also develop an aesthetic vision of excellence in teaching.
The Bachelor of Music Education is a four-year professional degree for students who intend to make music a career whether as a school teacher or supervisor of music. Graduates are certified to teach all aspects of music in any grade from kindergarten through high school and go on to secure positions in elementary, secondary and collegiate level institutions across the country and around the world. The overall job market for music education is healthy, with the music teacher employment rate expected to grow 12 percent between 2016 and 2026 (Columbia University, 2021). As a music teacher, you build a career on your love of music while inspiring and mentoring the next generation of musicians.
Bachelor of Music Education in Instrumental Music
Bachelor of Music Education in Vocal Music
Certification Programs
The Alternative Teacher Certification in Instrumental or Vocal Music is designed for students who have a bachelor’s degree in music and want to be certified to teach instrumental or vocal music K-12. Each Post-Baccalaureate Certificate-Only program consists of 33 credit-hours and includes 9 hours of residency training. Students enroll in a selection of Loyola’s undergraduate courses and receive Louisiana State Alternative Teacher Certification at the end of the program.
Alternative Music Teacher Certification in Instrumental Music
Alternative Music Teacher Certification in Vocal Music
