该学位使学生为获得音乐教育家的证书资格做好准备，并通过声乐，器乐和一般音乐获得K到12级的许可。该课程包括65个学分的音乐课程，以及35个学分的专业教育课程，包括监督教学。音乐系是有意合作的，学生与教师和同学密切合作。每周的音乐专题讨论会，Musica Viva独奏音乐会，合奏排练以及其他部门活动都有助于营造一个支持所有音乐家的环境。Valpo的音乐校友在从音乐教学到教堂音乐再到艺术管理的职业生涯中都很出色。
You can feel the strength of the community that's built every day in our Department of Music. The collaborative environment is intentionally designed to bring out the best in every musician. Music studies go beyond just practicing your craft, they also involve service to the community, a union of faith and music, and creative inspiration. As a music student at Valpo, you benefit from faculty who know you personally and push you to achieve your best in lessons, ensembles, and the classroom. You will join a rich tradition of artistic expression while developing the skills to leave your own mark on the music world.