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Wichita State's Bachelor of Special Music Education (BME) program equips you for a rewarding career teaching music to special needs students. You'll receive excellent musical training alongside cutting-edge pedagogical approaches, plus hands-on experience in PreK-12 classrooms throughout Kansas' most extensive school district and neighboring regions. Wichita State prioritizes practical learning - every degree program includes mandatory applied learning or research components, ensuring you graduate with job-ready skills. The music education program focuses on four key components: core academics, musical performance, music theory and history, and teaching methodologies. Students complete significant teaching practicums in area schools and enjoy numerous performance opportunities both on campus and in the community.