Earn a BA in Art or Music Education K-12 at UL Lafayette and prepare to teach art or lead a school band, orchestra, or choir in Louisiana schools.
The arts are an important part of children's development. This professional degree program, offered with the College of the Arts, prepares you to teach in grades K-12 through one of three concentrations.
Concentrations
Art Education
Become a reflective, competent art educator. The program works from the premise that making art and teaching art are both creative acts, and it prepares you to teach to national, state, and local art standards. 123 credit hours.
Instrumental Music Education
Open to students on any band or orchestra instrument. Leads to certification as a school band or orchestra director. 130 credit hours.
Vocal Music Education
Open to vocalists. Leads to certification as a school choral director. 128 credit hours.
Earn Your Master's Sooner
Highly qualified Instrumental or Vocal Music Education students can earn this bachelor's degree and a Master of Music in five years through an accelerated bachelor's/master's plan.
Learn in Real Classrooms
You'll complete field experiences in area schools and finish with a yearlong teacher residency, co-teaching alongside a mentor teacher. Learn about the Teacher Preparation Program
Certification
This program prepares you for Louisiana teacher certification in grades K-12. Review the licensure disclosure if you plan to teach outside Louisiana, and see the Praxis requirements for certification.
Careers
Graduates typically teach in public school systems, teach art or music privately, or continue to graduate school.
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