Claflin University's music education program was ranked 10th among other universities in the country on
College Magazine's "10 Cutting Edge College Music Education Programs" list. The
list credits the Bachelor of Arts in Music Education degree program and its comprehensive coursework, clinical experience and world-renowned faculty for preparing the next generation of professional musicians and educators.
Claflin is the only historically black college/university (HBCU) listed in the ranking.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education is designed for students who plan to teach music in levels K-12. It also prepares students to pursue graduate studies in music education and performing areas including piano, vocal, or instrumental music.
The Claflin University Department of Music has been an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 2004, and its degree requirements are in accordance with the latest published regulations of that association. The Music Education Program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
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