Teacher Preparation in Music

Completion of the Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in instrumental music education or choral music education does not result in teacher certification. Students who wish to become teachers should complete the Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in either instrumental or choral music education and either the required courses for teacher certification or the Master of Arts in Teaching degree.

Students majoring in music can prepare to teach elementary school, pre-kindergarten through grade six, all core subjects, or secondary school, grades six through 12, in the content area of music, choral, instrumental. See the CNU Graduate Catalog for the requirements leading to teacher certification.

Application to the 5-year Master of Arts in Teaching program must be made in spring of the junior year and requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, passing scores on the PRAXIS 1 exam, an essay specifying the reason for applying to the program, and three letters of recommendation. Students accepted into the MAT graduate in four years with the Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in either instrumental or choral music education and then complete an additional year of study leading to the MAT degree and teacher certification. See the CNU Graduate Catalog for the requirements leading to the MAT.