Music Education
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Program TypeMajor
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Degrees OfferedB.S.
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SchoolLiffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences
Combine rigorous musical training with professional teaching preparation. Experience a wide range of classroom levels and music education areas.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll develop as an instrumental and/or vocal performer as you learn best practices in conducting, curriculum development, music methods, and classroom management. You’ll experience classroom, choral, and instrumental music teaching at all levels – giving you a strong foundation as an educator and expanding your career options.
- Gain Hands-on Teaching Experience
You’ll have opportunities to teach music through our practicum experiences, conducting, and music methods classes in addition to student teaching at elementary and secondary levels.
- Take Your Act on the Road
Tour regionally, nationally, and internationally with campus ensembles.
- Prepare for Licensure
The program prepares students for licensure in K-12 music, including elementary/classroom music and middle and secondary school vocal and instrumental music.
Program Information
Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.
Accreditations
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North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board
All the University of Mary education programs are fully accredited by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board and all CAEP national standards are fully met. -
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National Association of Schools of Music
The University of Mary's music program is accredited as an Associate Member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Featured Faculty
Dennis Gowen, MM
Chair of Music, Director of Bands and High Brass
I'm a native of Maine, with conducting, education, and performance degrees from Southern Maine and Western Michigan. My wife Rhonda (piano instructor at Mary and privately) and I have three wonderful children, Robin, Evan, and Jane. I’m fortunate to teach high brass lessons, conduct classes, and several academic classes, as well as to conduct and lead the University of Mary band program. Professionally, I've enjoyed performing as principal trumpet for the MVCO and BMSO and serving as conductor for these and many other ensembles. Outside of my profession, I enjoy hiking & photography.
Alexander Mains, MEd
Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Secondary Education
As the director of the secondary education program, I have the opportunity to work with prospective middle school and high school educators to help them grow in their skills and develop a love of learning for their future students. I work within eight different subject areas for my program, teaching various methods courses and education courses and visiting practicum schools where my future educators observe classroom teachers and practice teaching their lessons to real students.
