Program Overview
•The Bachelor of Arts in Music Education prepares students to teach K-12 choral, instrumental, and general music
•Both choral and instrumental focuses are offered
•Leads to West Virginia Pre-K-Adult teaching certification
•West Liberty University is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
•Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Training
•Comprehensive music teaching-field curriculum plus professional education coursework and a full residency (student teaching) experience
•Learn from artist-teachers active as performers, clinicians, and adjudicators
•Perform in ensembles including WLU Singers, Wind Symphony, and the Marching Hilltoppers
Value
•Multiple music scholarships available including tuition discounts and housing waivers
•All scholarships awarded based on audition