Music Education (BA)

Mount Mercy University’s campus sits at 1330 Elmhurst Drive NE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Students can pursue traditional undergraduate study on campus while taking part in athletics and campus events. The university connects its present direction with its history and focuses its message on students’ futures.

Academic options span undergraduate majors and minors, graduate programs, and online study. Undergraduate students can choose traditional on-campus programs or accelerated online courses. Graduate offerings include flexible and convenient master’s and doctoral programs designed for working adults. Online options include bachelor’s and master’s degrees, providing an alternative for students who need the convenience of remote study. MMU Plus allows students to get a head start on a master’s degree, while the Catherine McAuley Scholarship can cover tuition.

International students should consider which study format best fits their goals. On-campus undergraduate programs provide a campus-based route, while online and accelerated options offer added flexibility. Graduate and doctoral programs may suit working adults. Mount Mercy also has an active athletics program and welcomes students interested in competing as Mustangs. The university has announced its intent to combine with St. Ambrose University, a development expected to bring additional academic and extracurricular opportunities for students and the region.

This Bachelor of Arts program prepares students for professional licensure to teach music. It combines creative musical study with current teaching methods, guided by experienced faculty. Students gain practical experience through a well-balanced curriculum that splits time between music and education departments, including placements in local schools via the Professional Development School.

The curriculum is well-balanced, splitting time between music and education departments, and includes immersion in the Professional Development School for required teaching experience in local schools.

Graduates find success teaching music in public, private, and charter schools, and working at community service agencies, childcare facilities, and youth service institutions.

Applications are accepted year-round with no deadline, fee, or pressure. Applicants can apply under standard admissions criteria or test optional and must submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.

For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.