To be able to teach music in a Pennsylvania (PA) public school, students need to declare the first major in music (audition required) and elect a second major certification. In addition to completing requirements in their major, students need to fulfill the following requirements.
Course Requirements
CORE COURSES (24 CREDITS)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 200W | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 201 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 234 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EDUC 211 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 301 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 384 | Inclusive Education | 3 |
| EDUC 403 | Reading Strategies for Middle and Secondary Content Areas | 3 |
| EDUC 412 | Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDUC 408 | Education Seminar w/ Field Experience (110 hrs) | 3 |
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 417 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| (required for the BA/MEd 5-year program) |
MUSIC CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (32 CREDITS)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 137/138 | Vocal Diction I & II (Vocal Majors Only) | 2 |
| Private Lessons in Student's Performing Medium | ||
| MUSI 173 | String Methods | 2 |
| MUSI 237/238 | Vocal Diction III & IV (Vocal Majors Only) | 2 |
| MUSI 250 | Music in World Cultures | 3 |
| MUSI 273 | Woodwind Methods | 2 |
| MUSI 333/334 | Elementary/Secondary Music Methods and Materials | 6 |
| MUSI 371 | Brass Methods | 2 |
| MUSI 473 | Percussion Methods | 2 |
| MUSI 440 | Senior Recital |
PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER (15 CREDITS)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 410 | Student Teaching | 12 |
| EDUC 420 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 3 |
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
