Certification in Music Education (K-12)

Eastern University's BS in Music Education Certification program prepares excellent teachers and educational practitioners who can serve in a variety of school settings. Students are trained to communicate effectively, think critically, embrace cultural and linguistic diversity, utilize technology appropriately, practice inclusive interventions, learn independently and collaboratively, and serve competently in their chosen field. This program is designed for students who are interested in obtaining the Certification in Music Education (PK-12).

Admissions & Retention Requirements

Course Requirements

CORE COURSES (24 CREDITS)

Course NumberCourse NameCredit
EDUC 200Foundations of Education3
EDUC 201Introduction to Special Education3
EDUC 202Assessment and Evaluation3
EDUC 204WInclusive Education3
EDUC 211Educational Psychology3
EDUC 212Teaching Multilingual Learners (MLs) - Formerly Teaching English as a Second Language3
EDUC 231*Technology in the Classroom3
EDUC 234Child and Adolescent Development3
EDUC 403Reading and Writing in the Content Areas3
EDUC 408Education Seminar w/ Field Experience (110 hrs)3

RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES

See EDUC courses in GE Core Curriculum

MUSIC CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (32 CREDITS)

Course NumberCourse NameCredit
MUSI 137/138Vocal Diction I & II (Vocal Majors Only)2
 Private Lessons in Student's Performing Medium 
MUSI 173String Methods2
MUSI 237/238Vocal Diction III & IV (Vocal Majors Only)2
MUSI 250Music in World Cultures3
MUSI 273Woodwind Methods2
MUSI 333/334Elementary/Secondary Music Methods and Materials6
MUSI 371Brass Methods2
MUSI 473Percussion Methods2
MUSI 440Senior Recital 

PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER (15 CREDITS)

Course NumberCourse NameCredit
EDUC 410Student Teaching12
EDUC 420Seminar in Student Teaching3

Certification Praxis Test: Music Content Knowledge (5113)

Please reference the following link for Information on Applying to Student Teach, Student Teaching Placements, and for Field Experience

*Required for candidates applying for certification after August 1, 2026