Information for Current Music Education Students & Advisors
Teacher Certification Program
Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in teacher certification programs should access the Teacher Certification Handbook and read carefully to understand the requirements. The handbook contains important information about the path to certification, including the work experience requirement, formal review, state requirements, and student teaching. All necessary forms are included in the handbook. Students should contact their assigned music education faculty advisor every semester to schedule an advising appointment.
Teacher Certification Program Application:
Student Teaching Application
Student Teacher Cover Letter Prompt:
Describe yourself to a potential mentor teacher in a way that gives insights into who you are as a developing professional. What is important to you as a beginning teacher that would be helpful for a mentor teacher to know? Are there specific experiences from your coursework, fieldwork, or life experiences that influence the way you think about teaching and students? Describe these in a way that helps a prospective mentor to know something about you as a beginning teacher.
Guidelines for Student Teachers
- Find information and resources on our Guidelines for Student Teachers page
Mentor Teachers / University Supervisors
- Find information and resources on our Mentor Teachers & University Supervisors page