Music Education, B.M.

Policies for admission and retention of students in the teacher education program in music are determined by the Committee on Teacher Education Programs, one of the major standing committees of the University.

Upon graduation, students in the music education program are eligible for a K-12 professional teaching license in music. Endorsements in other fields may be added to the specialist K-12 certificate with additional course work. See the Director of Teacher Education for details. Education candidates may also select an endorsement area as a concentration: Special Education, Bilingual Education, or English as a Second Language. These concentrations are listed under the School of Education section of this course catalog

Music Education Learning Goals

• Demonstrate an understanding of current teaching methods and learning theories, as well as their philosophical foundations and historical origins
• Demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction successfully to diverse groups of students, in a variety of musical contexts, using currently available materials and technologies
• Plan instruction, evaluate its effectiveness using formal and informal assessment strategies, and reflect on the efficacy of their teaching

Candidates for teacher certification in music education must:

1. Meet University Studies requirements for graduation.
2. Meet School of Music requirements for selected music education program and emphasis.
3. Meet requirements in professional education as defined by the Committee on Teacher Education Programs (CTEP). Under School of Education see School of Education Checkpoints and Student Teaching Experience.
4. Maintain a cumulative GPA in music of 2.7 (not counting MO classes).
5. Earn a ‘C-’ or better in all music and education classes.
6. Pass the music education barrier exam for area of emphasis.
7. Vocal Music Education majors must pass all sections of the Class Piano Barrier Exam. Instrumental Music Education majors must achieve a B average in the final two semesters of class piano or pass the Class Piano Barrier.
8. Successfully complete the mid-program interview with the music education faculty.