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Department of Music

Degree Programs

Undergraduate Degree Programs

B.A., Bachelor of Arts in Music (Performance Option)

The Bachelor of Arts in Music (Performance Option) is an undergraduate degree in music performance. It involves music courses, university core courses, and electives in Liberal Arts that can lead to am optional minor in some area of Liberal Arts. More information about this degree is available from the music office, or by contacting Dr. Phil Lewis lewispm@auburn.edu, Interim Chair, Department of Music. Curriculum Guide or Curriculum Guide (.pdf)

B.M.E., Bachelor of Music Education

The Bachelor's Degree in Music Education (B.M.E) is a 4 year professional degree leading to teacher certification in all grades (N-12). Students select an emphasis in either instrumental (CNMI) or choral music (CNMV) and follow slightly different curriculua. You can find all the information you need about this degree, including complete curriculuma, and entrance requirements at the advising site listed below. Registration for this degree is through the College of Education. For more information, contact Dr. Kim Walls, coordinator of Music Education.

Music Minor

The minor in music performance is available to students in all degree programs. The focus is on performance in a specific instrument or voice. All minors must audition and be accepted by the appropriate applied teacher. For more information, contact Dr. Phil Lewis lewispm@auburn.edu, Interim Chair, Department of Music. Curriculum Guide or Curriculum Guide (.pdf)

Graduate Degree Programs

Graduate Degrees are offered cooperatively by the Department of Music and College of Education. See the Music Education Home Page for more information

M.Ed. or M.S. in Music Education

Traditional Masters Degree programs leading to Class A teaching certification. Distance Learning M.Ed. available. Alternative Masters Degree Certification program non-education baccalaureate degree holders. For more information, contact Dr. Kim Walls, coordinator of Music Education.

Specialist in Music Education (Ed. S.)

The Specialist in Music Education degree is designed for educators who have a Master's Degree and wish to enhance their competence in music education. The Ed. S. degree is considered a terminal degree. For more information, contact Dr. Kim Walls, coordinator of Music Education.

Ph.D. in Music Education

Traditional and alternative residency programs are available. For more information, contact Dr. Kim Walls, coordinator of Music Education.