Graduate Certificate in Music Education Post-Baccalaureate Licensure at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

This post-baccalaureate certificate has two emphases that align with state teacher education requirements: K12 Instrumental/General Music and K12 Vocal/General Music. The certificate enables students with previous performance degrees to complete the required curriculum for licensure to teach music in K12 settings in the state of Minnesota.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Duration: 2 years / 42-46 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Professional Education Courses, Music Education Core, Vocal or Instrumental Emphasis. Courses offered on both the A/F and S/N grading basis must be taken A/F.

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Entry requirements

-Music Theory/Aural Skills sequence - 4 semesters -Music History sequence - 2 semesters of Western Art Music History from Renaissance to present and 1 semester of music history focused on genres beyond Western Art Music -Applied Music - 7 semesters of intensive applied study on an instrument -Ensembles - 7 semesters, including at least 4 large ensembles appropriate to emphasis: Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, or Symphonic band Basic Conducting, One semester of basic conducting Chorus or University Singers Prerequisite courses: Equivalent prerequisites, as determined by the certificate program, are accepted. A music degree from an accredited college or university. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. -2 letters of recommendation -30 hours of field experience in a K12 setting -Performance DVD on primary instrument -Successful completion of the Proficiency Exam for Music Education -Written Skills -Oral Skills -Accompanying Skills -Song Leading Skills -Error Detection Skills

Duration: 2 years / 42-46 credits

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