The Bachelor of Arts in Music with an Emphasis in Music Education includes 38 semester hours of General Education Requirements, the 40 semester hour Music Core, an additional 21 semester hours of music and professional music education coursework, and 37 semester hours of courses within the Department of Education, for a total of 136 semester hours. The course of study integrates music and professional education courses to develop a superior music teacher, certified to teach at all levels P-12 (Class B Professional Teacher's Certificate) with emphasis in either vocal or instrumental music. Students must demonstrate throughout their course of study competencies in both performance and teaching. The Music Education emphasis (vocal or instrumental) integrates a strong base of liberal arts, music, and professional education courses, and leads to certification to teach at all levels N-12 (Class B Professional Teacher's Certificate) in either vocal or instrumental music.