

Music Education majors at NNU are driven to share their love of music-making with others. Therefore, our degree is grounded in preparing you as a well-rounded musician with skills to facilitate music-making. NNU's highly sought-after Music Education graduates have a nearly 100% placement rate in the teaching profession. While the degree program culminates with Idaho K-12 teacher certification, the skills you develop can also support areas such as music therapy, private and charter school teaching, community music, private studio teaching and more.
Music Education majors at NNU can expect to participate in a variety of music courses. The curriculum gives students a broad understanding of the skills necessary to be a music educator, including conducting, music theory, ensemble and solo playing, music history and more.
Music Education majors will:
While the degree program culminates with Idaho K-12 teacher certification, the skills you develop can also support areas such as music therapy, private and charter school teaching, community music, private studio teaching and more. For more information about NNU's Education Department, contact Holly Ripley at hripley@nnu.edu.
Secondary Education Course Catalog
Music Education Endorsement Course Catalog
Bachelor of Arts
Offered On Campus
Career | Avg. Salary |
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Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | $40,130 |
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I absolutely love leading worship, and it was so cool to get plugged into several outlets right away that didn't require me to be a music major. I didn't expect to have the opportunities that I had so soon—I was involved when I started my first semester freshman year!
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