At SIU, our music education program offers a solid foundation to become highly qualified professional music teachers. We offer both a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in music education so that you can obtain the highest professional credentials all at SIU. <br><br>Students of our music education program achieve excellence in both academics and performance through the carefully devised curriculum in both the undergraduate and graduate courses of study. Our faculty members focus on your specific career goals in music education to prepare you to take on the challenge of providing a positive musical experience for children, schools and communities.<br><br>The specialization in music education focuses on music literacy and the role music plays in the emotional and intellectual development of school-age children.