Year/Semester

Step(s) to Be Taken

Freshman/First

1) Enroll in BA Program (MUS)

Freshman/Second

1) Continue enrollment in BA

Sophomore/First

1) Enroll in MUS 2540 (Introduction to Music Education)

2) Register & Pass the Praxis I – Professional Skills Test (Reading, Writing, Math)

3) Successfully complete “Evaluation Forum” process:

         a. Demonstrate necessary level of proficiency on instrument/voice

         b. Must have at least 2.5 GPA overall

         c. Demonstrate necessary level of “professionalism”

4) Complete Music Education Interview with Music Ed Faculty (See Dr. Rivera for appointment)

Sophomore/Second

1) Submit change of major form to registrar to appropriate Music Education program (MUSV; MUSI;

     MUSK; KEYI)

2) Pass Piano Proficiency Exam (Instrumental Majors)

Junior/First

1) Enroll in EDN 2100 (Introduction to Education)

2) Pass Piano Proficiency Exam (Vocal Majors)

Junior/Second

1) Enroll in SED 3310 (Introduction to Exceptionalities)

2) Apply for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

          a. must have completed all but 9 hours of General Education requirements

          b. must have earned a “C” or better in EDN 2100

          c. must have earned a “C-” or better in all major and/or professional course work (a “C” if the             course was repeated)

          d. must have a minimum 2.50 GPA overall

          e. must have satisfactorily passed the NTE/Praxis Exam

          f. must have satisfactorily completed the Music Education Interview

3) Should have completed 9 hours of required Writing Enriched/Writing in the Discipline Courses

Senior/First

1) Enroll in EDN 3150 (Educational Psychology)

2) Apply for Admission to your Professional Semester (Student Teaching)

     Note:  This must be completed at the beginning of the semester

          a. must have no more than six (6) semester hours remaining in the degree program, excluding    

              those required for the professional semester

          c. must have a minimum overall 2.50 GPA and 2.5 GPA in Field of Study (music classes)

          d. present a final recommendation for suitability by Dr. Rivera, program coordinator

3) It is strongly encouraged that all course work be completed prior to student teaching

4) It is strongly encouraged that the PRAXIS II Music Exam be taken prior to student teaching

Senior/Second

1) Enroll in MUS 4040 Senior Recital

2) Enroll in MUS 4490 Internship Seminar

3) Must provide health clearance statement from the University Student Health Center prior to

    the 1^st day of student teaching