Music Education (K-12)
Bradley’s Music Education program prepares you for the State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License in Music Education, qualifying you to teach band, choir, orchestra, or general music in K-12 classrooms. From your first year, you’ll step into real classrooms for field experiences that continue through your sophomore and junior years, giving you hands-on practice and confidence.
By your senior year, you’ll be fully prepared for a comprehensive student teaching experience. Throughout the program, you’ll receive personalized mentorship from Bradley’s dedicated music education faculty and experienced supervising teachers—ensuring you’re ready to inspire the next generation of musicians.
The Department of Education is accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Experiential Learning
By the time you graduate, your experiences include:
Program Details
Career Opportunities
Every music education graduate from Bradley has achieved a 100% pass rate on Illinois licensure tests, including the national edTPA portfolio evaluation. That means you’ll graduate fully prepared to step into the classroom or continue your education in graduate school. Whether you’re looking to launch your teaching career right away or explore advanced studies in curriculum and instruction or other fields, you’ll have the skills, credentials, and confidence to take the next step.
Student and alumni stories
Stories from the Education Department
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Students
Building Confident Teachers, One Classroom at a Time
From their first semester, Bradley education majors gain real classroom experience. Meet three sophomores already making an impact and preparing for their future as teachers.
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Students
The Alumna Bringing Bradley-Level Mentorship to Illini Bluffs
Meet the teacher bringing her Bradley background back to high school.
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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Three Bradley Students Earn National Scholarships
Three Bradley students are among 25 students from across the country selected in a competitive process to attend the national conference of the World Affairs Councils of America.