Music Education K-12 Licensure Program graduates earn a BM in Music. This program is 128 credit hours and offers supervised clinical practice experiences in elementary, middle, and high school settings. Upon program completion, the candidate has met all requirements for an institutional recommendation for an Initial Colorado Teacher License with an Endorsement in the area of Music.

The Bachelor of Music degree with Music Education prepares students for Colorado Teacher Licensure in K-12 Music. Completion of the degree requires four years of study and includes 800 hours of practicum in elementary and secondary school settings.

CCU's School of Music shares the music education program with CCU's School of Education, which has been recognized by the state of Colorado as a program of excellence. The distinct focus on developing Teacher Candidates who are servant-leaders, as well as excellent music practitioners has earned CCU graduates in music education teaching positions in both public and private schools throughout the state. The program also offers excellent preparation for graduate school.

The Bachelor of Music with Music Education requires completion of the following 128 credits:
General Education (42 credit hours)
Professional Education Core (21 credit hours)
Professional Music Education Core (15 credit hours)
Music Core (46 credit hours)
Primary Instrument (4 credit hours)

Additional Information

  • Those selecting the music major must take course Musical Perspectives as part of the general education requirements.

  • course From Sight to Sound - Music Fundamentals or a passing grade on the Theory Entrance Exam is a prerequisite for entrance into course Music Theory I: Elements of Music.

  • course Music Convocation is required for all music majors each semester at CCU (up to 7 semesters).

  • Piano and Piano Class requirements vary in order to pass Piano Proficiency. Students must take course Piano Class I and course Piano Class II OR course Piano in consecutive semesters until course Piano Proficiency is passed.  

  • Only one ensemble credit each semester counts toward the requirements for the major.

  • Additional information concerning attendance, appeals, recitals, applied music, and proficiency examinations is found in the Teacher Portfolio and the Music Handbook.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Colorado Christian University offers several academic programs which lead to professional licensure in the state of Colorado and, in some programs, prepare students for a national exam. All students should be aware that states vary in their educational and professional requirements depending on the profession. Some states require specific educational requirements, clinical requirements, accreditation requirements, or exam requirements. See professional licensure disclosures for details.