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Transfer In FriendlyEC-12

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BA Music with Cert

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyEC-12

Teacher Certification

Leads to EC-12 music teacher certification in Texas

Prepares graduates for Texas Education Agency teacher examinations

Combines music study with professional education coursework

Music Training

Includes music theory, music history, conducting, string methods, and vocal pedagogy

Requires private instruction and ensemble participation every semester

Music majors attend at least 10 concerts or lectures each semester

Field Experience

Includes 50 hours of school-based field experiences

Requires 10 hours of church or community service and 20 hours of professional development

School Info

Snapshot

3.63

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

3.2K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,754

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,359

After aid

Tuition · stthom.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:34 PM

Program Highlights

Teacher Certification

Leads to EC-12 music teacher certification in Texas

Prepares graduates for Texas Education Agency teacher examinations

Combines music study with professional education coursework

Music Training

Includes music theory, music history, conducting, string methods, and vocal pedagogy

Requires private instruction and ensemble participation every semester

Music majors attend at least 10 concerts or lectures each semester

Field Experience

Includes 50 hours of school-based field experiences

Requires 10 hours of church or community service and 20 hours of professional development

Program Highlights

Teacher Certification

Leads to EC-12 music teacher certification in Texas

Prepares graduates for Texas Education Agency teacher examinations

Combines music study with professional education coursework

Music Training

Includes music theory, music history, conducting, string methods, and vocal pedagogy

Requires private instruction and ensemble participation every semester

Music majors attend at least 10 concerts or lectures each semester

Field Experience

Includes 50 hours of school-based field experiences

Requires 10 hours of church or community service and 20 hours of professional development

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Submission Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Transcript (Required)

Upload an unofficial high school transcript; an official transcript is required after an admission decision

Essay (Required)

Submit a 1–2 page personal essay explaining your interest in UST, what you hope to study, and how you will contribute to the community

Music Ec12 · catalog.stthom.edu

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Application Routes

Apply through the UST online application, Common App, or ApplyTexas

The undergraduate application is free

Transfer Pathway

For transfer into BA Music: EC-12, UST's community-college articulation process lets students coordinate transferable coursework against the individual music teacher-preparation degree plan with community-college and UST transfer counselors.

Articulation Agreements With Community Colleges · catalog.stthom.edu

School Info

Snapshot

3.63

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

3.2K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,754

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,359

After aid

Tuition · stthom.edu College Scorecard

Teacher Certification

Leads to EC-12 music teacher certification in Texas

Prepares graduates for Texas Education Agency teacher examinations

Combines music study with professional education coursework

Music Training

Includes music theory, music history, conducting, string methods, and vocal pedagogy

Requires private instruction and ensemble participation every semester

Music majors attend at least 10 concerts or lectures each semester

Field Experience

Includes 50 hours of school-based field experiences

Requires 10 hours of church or community service and 20 hours of professional development

Updated Aug 27, 9:34 PM