Description of the Program

This program is intended for individuals with at least a bachelor's degree in a music-related area who intends to become a music - instrumental education (P-12). The program leads to the completion of the graduate degree but also fulfills the requirements for an Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Alternative-A Teaching Certificate in Music: Instrumental Education (P-12). 

Admission Requirements

  1. Unconditional admission to UAH and major department (if applicable)
  2. Undergraduate GPA of 2.500 or higher
  3. Passing score on required Praxis II Content Area Exam OR a degree in MUSIC (32 hours, 19 upper division)
  4. Program of Study (POS) on file in Education 

Program Requirements

Professional Studies
ED 501INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION PRACTICUM0
ED 520COMPUTER BASED INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY3
ED 530APPLIED MULTICULTURALISM3
ED 593EDUCATING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTHS3
ED 604CONTRIBUTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY TO EDUCATION3
ED 607EDUCATIONAL LEADER AS THE EVALUATOR3
ED 608EXPANDING READING ABILITY IN THE CONTENT AREA3
ED 609CLASSROOM AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT3
MUE 527TEACHING GENERAL MUSIC3
MUE 5293
Teaching Field
MU 501FORM AND ANALYSIS3
MU 516ORCHESTRATION3
MU 525ADVANCED CONDUCTING2
MU 611SEMINAR IN MUSIC HISTORY & LIT3
MUX 599UAH WIND ENSEMBLE1
Principal Instrument (MUA 500+)3
Internship
ED 696P-12 INTERNSHIP3
Required Proficiencies
Piano Proficiency
Performance Proficiency
Students are required to complete 200 hours of field experiences throughout the program before their internship.
Total Semester Hours45