1. South Carolina State University
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BS Music Education Instrumental

BS Music Education Instrumental

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

South Carolina State University

Program Overview

The Music Program offers the Bachelor of Arts in Performance, Bachelor of Science in Music Education, the Bachelor of Arts in Music, and the Bachelor of Arts in Music with an Emphasis in Music Industry. A minor is offered in Music. Students pursuing a degree in music are required to complete an audition for acceptance into their desired music specialization area. This audition process is separate from those held for the South Carolina State University choral and instrumental groups. Students must exhibit demonstrated potential for a successful career in Music through basic proficiency on their chosen instrument and provide verification of solo or ensemble experience. Additionally, a diagnostic theory entrance examination is given for placement into the proper theory class.

Program Key Stats

$21120 (Annual cost)



86 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Official high school transcript and class rank or GED certificate, Letter of recommendation, Typical SAT scores: Math (340-420), Critical reading (340-420), ACT Composite (14-17), Average GPA 2.79h) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores if the applicant s native language is not English.

Career Options

  • Accompanist
  • Acoustics
  • Adjudicator
  • Arranger
  • Artist management
  • Arts administrator/arts management
  • Audio production
  • editing
  • Band director
  • Clinician
  • Choral director
  • Collaborative pianist
  • Community music school director
  • Composer
  • Conductor
  • Copyist
  • transcriber
  • Copyright consultant

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