The Bachelor of Music in Music Education is designed to prepare students for a career in teaching grades K-12 in all areas-- general, choral, and instrumental-- or to continue study at the graduate level. The degree includes completing education candidate requirements and music preparation coursework. Applicants are required to audition for admission into this program. Becoming a Music Education Major Prospective students apply to change from "Intended Music Education" to Music Education" at the end of their sophomore year. Admission requirements include: Completion of Area VI coursework. Passing grade on the piano proficiency examination. A GPA of 2.8 or higher maintained every semester until graduation. Resources UGA Bulletin - Outlines BM in Music Education degree and university-wide requirements Franklin College Requirements - Music Education students are only required to fulfill the Franklin College Multicultural requirement. Instrumental: Sample Degree Plan Choral: Sample Degree Plan Field Experience and Clinical Practice Requirements Guidance For Teacher Candidates: Forms, Credentials Academic Advising - All Music Education majors, including double majors, are required to meet with a music advisor each semester. UGA Student Handbook - Essential information for all UGA students DegreeWorks - Our degree audit portal for enrolled students Athena - UGA portal for the university-wide application, current course listings, and class registration SAGE - Allows students and advisors to schedule appointments UGAMail - Official UGA email system eLC - UGA online learning management system
