Music Education (MAT)

Master of Arts in Teaching in Music Education
Unit: School of Music; College of Education and Human Development (GE)
Department: Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Education
Program Webpage
Academic Plan Code(s): EDMUMAT

Program Information

The MAT in Music Education program enables graduate students to earn their initial teaching certification for Kentucky, grades P-12. The teacher candidates learn to teach through instruction in pedagogy, child development, special education, technology, and diversity.

The Department of Teaching and Learning is committed to the highest standards of professional preparation. Our programs have sought and received national accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Graduates of initial teacher certification programs at the University of Louisville begin their teaching careers secure in the knowledge that they have been prepared for the real world of classrooms through a rigorous teacher preparation program.

The School of Music provides each student with a copy of the "Handbook for Graduate Music Students." Students are expected to read the Music Handbook and the Graduate Catalog and to follow regulations and procedures regarding their specific degree program at the University of Louisville.

Admission Requirements

Candidates to initial teacher certification programs are required to submit credentials supporting their academic ability, creativity and collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills, positive disposition, and commitment to the teaching profession. These credentials include test scores, transcripts, writing samples, and letters of recommendation which support the candidate's ability to succeed in a rigorous teacher education program. Competitive candidates will be invited to a formal, faculty interview.

Candidates for admission should review the following which outlines the expectations of the teaching profession:

Application

Questions about the application should be directed to teacher@louisville.edu. Candidates will be notified via e-mail regarding the admission decision no later than six weeks after the application deadline. Applicants who are selected for admission will receive information about a mandatory orientation session.

Application Deadlines

University of Louisville Music Education students applying for the MAT program should have already applied and been accepted, to the College of Education and Human Development teacher education program. The teacher education admission deadline occurs February 1 each year and the application is typically submitted in the Spring semester of the sophomore year. For more information about this process, please click on the "how to apply" tab at louisville.edu/education/degrees/bme.

All students must be admitted to teacher education to enroll in MUED coursework.

University of Louisville undergraduate students who plan to pursue the MAT program will submit an online graduate application during the last semester of their senior year. Please see Admission Criteria below. Application deadline: March 1st for Fall admission

Admission Criteria for application to the MAT program

Candidates who meet the following criteria may be eligible to apply to the Master of Arts in Teaching program. Candidates considering applying to the MAT program should contact their Music Education faculty advisor prior to applying for admission. Admission is competitive. Candidates who meet minimum academic requirements are not guaranteed admission to the program.

Application to Graduate School
PRAXIS II exams (official scores or registration ticket)
Bachelor's Degree from Accredited College or University with a minimum 2.75 Grade Point Average (University of Louisville students are not required to submit a UofL transcript)
Prerequisite Course Requirements
Letters of Recommendation (Letters submitted previously with teacher education application may be used.).
Professional Writing Requirements (Professional Writing Requirements submitted previously with teacher education application may be used.).
C or higher in ENGL 102
C or better in oral communication course

Program Requirements

Prerequisites

Completion of the pre-teacher education courses:

EDTP 107/ECPY 507/ECPY 607 - Learning and Human Development
EDTP 201/EDTP 502/EDTP 602 - Exploring Teaching P - 12, and
EDTP 420/MUED 556 Special Methods in Secondary Teaching.

Appropriate bachelor's degree or specific music education content required. For specific admission requirements, contact the School of Music.

Professional Education Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
MUED 628	Qualitative Research Methods	2
MUED 629	Foundations of Music Education	2
MUED 630	Quantitative Research Methods & Materials in Music Education	2
MUED 639	Learning Theories in Music Education	2
MUS 511	Principal Applied Study	2
or MUS 611	Applied Music
or MUS 659	Seminar in Conducting I
MUS 512	Principal Applied Study	2
or MUS 612	Applied Music
or MUS 660	Seminar in Conducting II
Exit Requirements
MUED 607	Student Teaching Seminar I	3
MUED 609	Capstone Seminar (Second semester of student teaching) ¹	3
MUED 610	Music Student Teaching in the Elementary/Secondary Schools I (CE) ¹	6
MUED 611	Music Student Teaching in the Elementary/Secondary Schools II (CE) ¹	6
Minimum Total Hours		30

¹: Electronic documentation of 200 hours of diverse and approved field experiences required prior to student teaching.

Certification Exit Assessment

Satisfactory dispositions assessment; passing scores on required PRAXIS exams; completion of degree requirements.

Degree Exit Assessment

All certification and degree coursework completed with a 3.0 cumulative GPA; 2.5 cumulative GPA in content course requirements; “B-“ or higher in each student teaching placement; satisfactory performance on all Hallmark Assessment Tasks; Target or better performance on all rubrics.

Degree Candidacy

If not enrolled during the semester in which you are graduating, you must register for degree candidacy as outlined in the graduate catalog (see General Policies, Procedures and Requirements).

Praxis Disclaimer

"Teacher certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for certification test(s), please refer to the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) website at epsb.ky.gov or ets.org/praxis/ky for current requirements."

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Music Education program prepares students to meet the requirements for certification and/or licensure. If you plan to pursue professional licensure or certification you should first determine your state’s criteria for examination and licensure to see how/if our program meets those requirements prior to enrollment. We recommend that you also contact your state’s licensing board directly to verify that the requirements have not changed recently and to answer any questions especially those regarding additional requirements beyond the degree.

More information about certification or licensure is available at the following website: https://louisville.edu/oapa/licensure-information (you may search by school or by the name of the program then click on 'View Details' to display the information).

For programs with an online option, more information about certification or licensure is available here: https://louisville.edu/online/About-Us?tab=disclosures.