Music Education Instrumental Grades K-12, P.B.C.

Requirements for Admission

 To be admitted to any certification-only program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, a candidate must present evidence of having fulfilled each of the following requirements:

Degree: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

GPA: Cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.5

Praxis Exams: Passing scores on all sections of the Praxis Pre-Professional Skills Test or ACT>=22
Reading (174) Writing (173) Math (172)
Passing scores on the Praxis content test appropriate for the area and/or level
Praxis II Content Area: Music 0113 (151)

Music Prerequisite Requirements:
Music Theory - Music Theory II or equivalency exam
Keyboard Skills - Piano II or equivalency exam
Instrument - Audition passed at level of a barrier exam
Ensemble Experience - highly recommended for major instrument

Please call the Office of Student Services at (337) 482-6681 to schedule an appointment to have your transcripts and Praxis scores evaluated. *EDCI 450  and READ 409  provide 80 hours of “Classroom Readiness” and must be completed prior to official acceptance into this program.

Course Requirements

Professional Education (18 to 27 credits of course work + 6 credits of Internship or Student Teaching):

• EDCI 427 - Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 Credit(s).
• EDCI 450 - Classroom Management and Instructional Design for Secondary Teachers 3 Credit(s). *
• READ 409 - The Reading Act: Instruction Through the School Years 3 Credit(s). *
• PSYC 313 - Life-span Developmental Psychology (for Non-majors) 3 Credit(s).
• SPED 391 - Foundations of Inclusive Education 3 Credit(s).

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• MUS 335 - Methods of Teaching Band in the Elementary School 3 Credit(s). or
• MUS 337 - Methods of Teaching Orchestra in the Elmentary School 3 Credit(s).

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• MUS 336 - Methods of Teaching Band in the Secondary School 3 Credit(s). or
• MUS 338 - Methods of Teaching Orchestra in the Secondary School 3 Credit(s).

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• xxx - Prescriptive Plan in Instrumental Music Education - (Contact Dr. Reichling)
• xxx - Prescriptive Plan in Instrumental Music Education - (Contact Dr. Reichling)

Student Teaching/ Internship

Both the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Praxis (Exam 0522 or 0524) and all course work listed above must be passed prior to Student Teaching or an Internship (Fall and Spring).

• EDCI 485 - Internship for Alternate Certification Candidates I 3-6 Credit(s).
• EDCI 487 - Internship for Alternate Certification Candidates II 3-6 Credit(s).

Note(s)

No final grade below “C” accepted for any professional education or specialized academic education course required for this certification. Program requirements effective July 1, 2011.