TEACHING-LICENSE-ONLY IN MUSIC EDUCATION
(Candidate holds a baccalaureate degree in music)
All applicants must pass the following:
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Audition on major instrument or voice (equivalent of upper level qualifying jury). Contact the appropriate
studio instructor for repertoire recommendations. Also see the Music Student Handbook.
Theory exam. Equivalent of MUS 300 and MUSL 300 final exam. Contact the Theory Coordinator for
details.
Piano proficiency exam. See the Music Student Handbook for details.
Two music history repertory listening exams. See the Music Student Handbook for details.
Following the administration of the above exams and an assessment of all transcripts, a Plan of Study will be created
for each applicant by the Music Education Program Coordinator in consultation with the music faculty. Where
deficiencies are evident, appropriate courses will be required.
All courses on this list must be completed or official evidence of equivalent courses shown. The following music
courses are offered only in the designated semester (See UNCW Undergraduate Catalogue for pre-requisites):
Instrumental Option
Offered in fall semesters
Offered in spring semesters
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MUS 244 Instrumental Techniques I
MUS 285 Basic Conducting I
MUS 331 Measurement & Evaluation
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MUS 146 Class Voice (fall) or
MUS 186 Concert Choir (both sems.)
MUS 320Pedagogy for Beg. Band Inst.
MUS 326 General Music Methods
MUSL 326 Field Experience
MUS 306 Orchestration
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MUS 245 Instrumental Techniques II
MUS 286 Basic Conducting II
MUS 325 Jazz Ensemble Techniques or
MUS 243 String Class (string majors –
offered as needed)
MUS 373 Instrumental Methods
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MUSL 373 Field Experience
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3
Vocal Option (includes guitarists and pianists*)
Offered in fall semesters
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Offered in spring semesters
MUS 285 Basic Conducting I
MUS 331 Measurement & Evaluation
MUS 272 Diction for Singers
MUS 273 Diction for Singers
MUS 370 Pedagogy I (singers only)
MUS 326 General Music Methods
MUSL 326 Field Experience
MUS 306 Orchestration
*MUS 186 Concert Choir (both sems.)
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MUS 286 Basic Conducting II
MUS 377 Choral Methods
MUSL 377 Field Experience
*A minimum of four semesters in a choir is required for guitarists and pianists.
The following required courses are offered in both semesters and sometimes in summer sessions:
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EDN 200 Teacher, School, Society
EDNL 200 Field Experience
EDN 203 Psyc. Found. Teaching
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Prior to taking 300-level and higher EDN courses, formal admission to the School of Education and to the Teacher
Education Program is required. Requirements for admission are:
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Completion of the university requirements in English, mathematics and a science lab course with a
grade of “C“ or better in each
Completion of EDN 200 & EDNL 200 with a grade of “C“ or better
Passing scores on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators as specified by the NC Board of
Education (Reading – 156, Writing – 162, Math – 150, or a combined score of 468). Those with an
SAT combined score of 1100 (math & verbal) or ACT combined score of 24 are exempt from taking
Praxis Core. Those with SAT scores of less than 1100 or ACT of less than 24, but with SAT scores of
550 or better (ACT 24) on verbal are exempt from Praxis Core Reading and Writing, SAT of 550 or
better (ACT 24) on Math are exempt from Praxis Core Math. Go to ets.org to register and pay, then
call 962-7444 to schedule the computer-based Praxis tests.
Cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or better for coursework at UNCW
Successful completion of an audition, theory exam, and piano proficiency
Completion of an application form for admission (Associate Dean’s office – School of Education)
EDN 356* Reading for K-12 Educ.
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Praxis II test - Music: Content and Instruction (code #5114) is required and should be taken the
semester before student teaching. The minimum required score is 162. Go to ets.org to register and
pay, then call 962-7444 to schedule the computer-based Praxis test.
EDN 409** Practicum (not offered in summer)
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*To enroll in EDN 356 you must have completed MUS 326 for the instructional design content.
**To enroll in EDN 409 a student must have a grade of “C“ or better in all required professional education and
music courses, and a minimum 2.7 cumulative grade point average. An application is due the first month of the
preceding semester.