Department of Music Education

Overview

The degree program offers professional training to gain knowledge on both music and education. The students will receive a teacher’s certificate along with a degree in Music Education to start their professional career as a music teacher.

Admission Requirements

All applicants must have completed or be expected to complete high school, secondary education, or an equivalent education prior to their enrollment. All applicants must give an entrance exam as part of the admission process. 

The Entrance Exam consists of three sections: Grammar & Vocabulary, Essay. Applicants of Music Education department must give skill test. Applicants can choose between Classic Piano or Voice or New Media. 

70% Entrance Exam (20% Grammar / Essay 40% / Speaking 40%) 

30% Statement of Purpose & Recommendation Letter

Curriculum

  • Year 1 / Students are introduced to: 

Music Performance Study (Piano, Voice, Applied) 

Secondary Performance Study (Piano, Voice, Applied) 

  • Year 2 / Student develop skills in: 

Chorale Ensemble 

Music Theory and Literature 

Music History and Literature 

  • Year 3 / Students gain knowledge in: 

Performance Repertoire and Pedagogy 

Keyboard Musicianship 

Music Technology in Education 

  • Year 4 / Students move into: 

General Music Method 

Music Education Rehearsal Practicum

Meet our Faculties

EunChung Choi

Lecturer, Department Chair

Sung Chun Joo

Lecturer

SunJung Kim

Associate Professor

SunJung Kim

Associate Professor

Meet our Alumni

Tsatsral Saikhanbayar

Music teacher at Orchlon International School.

 I’ve loved music since I was a child. I started to study musical instruments when I was young. MIU has given me opportunity to get world-class music education. Besides the music knowledge and skills, ME department has taught me crucial life lessons. With my Music Education background, I have been able to pursue my career as a music teacher. I believe ME will keep making an impact on the young people who want to become great musicians and teachers.

  • Music Teacher
  • Choir Conductor
  • Music Education Consultant
  • Private Music Teacher (Piano/ Voice)
  • Music Producer
  • Accompanist
  • Music Performer
  • Music Composer

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