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2016-2017 University Catalog

Music Education Licensure for PK-12 Graduate Certificate


Banner Code: AR-CERG-MELP
Web: music.gmu.edu

College: College of Visual and Performing Arts  
Department: School of Music  


Note: This certificate may be earned on a full-time or part-time basis.

Admission Requirements

  • In addition to standard requirements through the university’s online application, requirements for this program include:
    • Transcript audit that indicates: Bachelor of Music or its equivalent, minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 (Endorsement Worksheet)
    • Official copy of VCLA test scores*
    • Official copy of Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Test (or equivalency)*
    • One page professional goals statement submitted with application
  • Upon applicaton review by music education faculty, the successful applicant will be invited to an interview and music skills proficiency exam.

*Specifics regarding testing requirements and passing scores are dictated by the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) and can be found online at http://cehd.gmu.edu/teacher/test/.

Certificate Requirements


Required Courses (15 credits)


Upon admission to this graduate certificate the candidate must complete the following:**

One of the following (3 credits):


Select one of the following relevant to teaching interest:

Internship (6 credits)


Upon completion of coursework the candidate must complete a student teaching internship at the elementary and secondary levels in a program-approved public or private school (6 credits).  Prior to being permitted to student teach, the candidate must complete and pass the Praxis II Music Content Exam* and the MTEC Competency Check.***

*Specifics regarding testing requirements and passing scores are dictated by the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) and can be found online at http://cehd.gmu.edu/teacher/test/.

**Coursework completed at other institutions will not be considered for transfer into this graduate certificate program.  Applicants who believe they have met requirements for a license are encouraged to apply directly to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).  Instructions and a type-and-print verson of the application for a teaching license can be found on the VDOE website at: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/application.pdf

***The requirements and procedures for applying for an internship as well as the MTEC Competency Checks is outlined in the Music Education Handbook (www.music.gmu.edu).  Candidates will be advised to sign up for vocal and/or instrumental technique courses during coursework as needed to help prepare them for these exams.  Note that techniques courses are not required and thus cannot be transferred or counted as course substitutions for completion of the certificate.

Total: 21 credits