MUSIC EDUCATION
SUGGESTED MINORS
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education provides the proper training for a teaching career. Covering a wide range of disciplines, the course of study provides the future music educator with the knowledge, skills, understanding, and attitudes necessary for becoming a successful teacher of music.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music Education provides essential training, knowledge, and skills necessary for a teaching career in choral, instrumental, or general music. Fulfillment of all degree requirements results in eligibility for South Carolina teaching licensure in either Instrumental or Choral Music.
SUCCESS AS A SAINT
CAREER COMPETENCIES
Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.
Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach.
Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.
Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.
HOW TO USE THIS MAP
Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.
Coaching Education Studies Professional Communication Psychology Theater Communication Teamwork Leadership Equity & Inclusion
MUSIC EDUCATION
Review your 4-year degree plan and the Teacher Education requirements
Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly
Complete entrance audition, exam for music theory and aural skills and Freshman Piano Proficiency
Apply to the Teacher
FIRST YEAR MIDDLE DEVELOP
Meet with your new faculty progress to degree Complete Junior Qualifying Sophomore Piano Proficiency
Prepare for the Praxis Core if you did not exempt with ACT/SAT scores
Join campus chapter of the National Association for Music Education
Regularly attend required weekly seminars & recitals
Meet each of the faculty members in the Music Education program and participate in program events
Apply for Student Teaching before Clinical Practice
Participate in cultural the Professionalism Panel Apply for SC State Department Practice Clearance
Complete fingerprinting background check to Practice
Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office
Create Handshake account
Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice
Explore average salaries for your career field
Start finalizing your resume
Invest in proper business Career Closet
Create a LinkedIn profile
Make sure all state testing Core, PLT, Praxis II) Attend the Fall Graduate options and start applying
LEARNING & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
LEARNING EVERYWHERE PREPARE FOR
ENGAGE
SUCCESS
YEARS FINAL YEAR
Education Program
faculty advisor to check
Qualifying Examination and Proficiency
Teaching at least 9 months
Practice
events on campus such as Panel or Etiquette Dinner
Department Clinical
fingerprinting for SLED and FBI prepare for your Clinical
resume business attire or visit the Saints
profile testing is complete (Praxis
Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements
Meet with the Director of the Teacher Education Program after Clinical Practice to prepare your licensure paperwork
Perform Senior Recital
Apply to graduate
Schedule a mock interview with the Center for Career & Professional Development
Finalize your elevator pitch and attend the Spring Career Fair
Complete Clinical Practice
SAINTS ADVANTAGE
Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.
CAREER PATHS
K-12 Vocal Music Teacher
K-12 Instrumental Music Teacher
Private Music or Instrument Teacher
FURTHER EDUCATION
SKILLS
Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references
Apply for jobs in your field
Look to develop soft skills such as communication, leadership, and ability to problem solve
Creativity & patience
Ability to inspire trust and confidence and motivate students
Responsibility and dependability
MIDDLE
Graduate School Fair to explore applying
Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you are ready for the workforce
Master of Music Education Master of Music in Conducting
GRADUATE SUCCESS
The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2022 graduate survey)
A wide variety of scholarships and financial support is available to students majoring in music education as well as those who participate in music ensembles.
The Music Education program at Limestone equips students with everything they need to begin careers teaching music in K–12 schools, including state licensure.
Over the last 20 years, Limestone’s ensembles have travelled to New York City, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., Chicago, Orlando, London, Austria, and Germany.
POINTS OF PRIDE
100% of our graduates are either teaching or in graduate school within one year of graduation.
Our in-service retention rate for graduates is 85-95% after 10 years.
Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:
Lindsay Bartholomew
Justin Davis
Katie Jones
Tom LeGrand
Katie Maher
Stacey Mason
Michelle Phillips-Meek
Kelly Tillinghast
limestone.edu/music-education
https://finearts.limestone.edu/music/future-students
We are accredited by NCATE and approved by the South Carolina Board of Education to prepare teachers in Early Childhood, Elementary, English, Math, Physical Education, Instrumental Music, and Vocal Music.
Our Music Education program is accredited by NASM.
(Pictured: Limestone Music & Music Education students - along with Program Coordinator Dr. Seth Taftattending the SC Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference in 2022).
EDUCATION
MUSIC
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Gaffney, South Carolina 29340
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