About this Program
- Colleges: Arts and Education
- Credits: 24 | Completed with minimum grades of C
- Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Certificates must comply with the Certificate Policy.
School Information
Recognizing the value of music to our culture, society, and individual experience, the School of Music at the University of Florida is committed to the teaching and development of musicians, music educators, and scholars. As a vital component of one of the leading AAU research universities in the nation, the School of Music fully encourages scholarly research, creative activity, and interdisciplinary studies across all undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
CONTACT
Email |352.392.0224
MUSIC BUILDING
GAINESVILLE FL 32611
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Curriculum
Requirements for Entry
Completed bachelor's degree in music; pass General Knowledge Test of the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations; approval of area faculty. Students must have a Letter of Eligibility issued by the Florida DOE prior to taking any coursework in the certificate program.
Requirements for Completion
The FTCE (Florida Teacher Certification Exams) (a) Professional Education Test (PEd) and (b) Music K–12 subject area exam must be passed.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUE 2040 | Music Teaching as a Profession | 3 |
| MUE 3311 | Music in Elementary Schools | 3 |
| MUE 3330 | Music in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| MUE 4941L | Internship in Music Teaching | 3 |
| MUE 4140 | Music Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| TSL 3323 | ESOL and Reading for Teachers | 3 |
| Specialization; Select three: | 3 | |
| Voice Skills | ||
| String Skills 1 | ||
| String Skills 2 | ||
| Woodwind Skills 1 | ||
| Woodwind Skills 2 | ||
| Brass Skills 1 | ||
| Brass Skills 2 | ||
| Percussion Skills | ||
| Specialization (Instrumental/Choral); Select one: | 3 | |
| Teaching Secondary Choral Music (Choral) | ||
| Teaching Instrumental Music (Instrumental) | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Semester-by-Semester Plan
Possible sequencing for a student taking only the certification coursework (no Master’s degree).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Year 1 | ||
| MUE 2040 | Music Teaching as a Profession | 3 |
| MUE 3311 | Music in Elementary Schools | 3 |
| Select 2: | 2 | |
| Voice Skills | ||
| String Skills 1 | ||
| Woodwind Skills 1 | ||
| Brass Skills 1 | ||
| Percussion Skills | ||
| Spring Year 1 | ||
| MUE 3330 | Music in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| TSL 3323 | ESOL and Reading for Teachers | 3 |
| Select one: | 1 | |
| Voice Skills | ||
| String Skills 2 | ||
| Woodwind Skills 2 | ||
| Brass Skills 2 | ||
| Percussion Skills | ||
| Fall Year 2 | ||
| MUE 4140 | Music Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| MUE 4941L | Internship in Music Teaching | 3 |
| Select one: | 3 | |
| Teaching Secondary Choral Music (Choral) | ||
| Teaching Instrumental Music (Instrumental) | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
This possible sequencing is for students who wish to enroll in the certificate program only. For students who wish to enroll in the certificate program in conjunction with an existing Master’s degree program, course sequencing will be determined on an individual basis in conjunction with the academic advisor. The combined program is expected to take 6 semesters, or 3 academic years.