Music Education (K-12)

The Music Education program leads to a Colorado provisional license in Kindergarten through 12th grade Music Education.

To be eligible for licensure, candidates must successfully complete all academic and field experience requirements, pass a state-approved licensure exam, and complete one student teaching semester.

Coursework in the Music Education program is designed to provide a coherent learning experience that culminates in a successful student teaching semester.ÌýThis program is completed in conjunction with the . All applicants must be Music Education majors and must be recommended to the School of Education by the Music Education Chair Kelly Parkes.

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Undergraduate AdmissionÌýRequirements

Incoming first-year students can now apply directly to all of ourÌýteacher licensure programs! If you are an incoming student, pleaseÌýsee instructions here. If you are a current 91PORN student, see stepsÌýbelow.Ìý

Admission to the undergraduate teacher educationÌýprogram is competitive; satisfying the minimum criteria does not guarantee acceptance.Ìý

To be considered for admission, applicants must:

  1. Earn a minimum 2.5 GPA overall.
    • Demonstrated passion for justice and equity
    • Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations
    • Demonstrated experience working with youth or in community leadership and organizing
  2. Have 24 college credits completed or in progress (not including credit by examination, e.g., AP or IB credit).
  3. Meet with a School of Education academic advisor to review program requirements and timeline to completion.

We are excited that you are ready to pursue a career in education! Admission to the teacher education program is competitive; satisfying the minimum criteria does not guarantee acceptance. Please also note that some requirements will take longer than others to complete. All applicants should plan accordingly.

Music students applying to K-12 licensure should select the "ADD" option on the intra-university transfer application. Students must already be in the College of Music's Bachelor of Music Education program to be eligible to apply to the School of Education for K-12 licensure. Music education students need not submit an additional essay as part of their application.Ìý

You will need to submit:

  1. The intra-university transfer application.

Start the application processÌý

The School of Education follows the campus-wide application deadlines as detailed on the and detailed below. However, due to the structure of School of Education programs, the emphasis on fieldwork, and the need for individualized advising, we strongly recommend that you apply by the registration access deadlines during the fall (October 1) and spring (March 1).

IUT application open dates:

  • September 15, 11:59 p.m. MT: Spring Application
  • February 15, 11:59 p.m. MT: Summer and Fall ApplicationÌý

IUT change/add registration access dates:Ìý

  • October 1, 11:59 p.m. MT: Spring Registration Access or Admission
  • March 1, 11:59 p.m. MT: Summer and Fall Registration Access or Admission
  • June 1, 11:59 p.m. MT: Fall Registration Access or Admission

IUT change/add final dates:

  • First day of classes for each term

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Post-BA AdmissionsÌýRequirements

If you have bachelor's degree and want to pursue teacher licensure, you have two potential pathways: the Post-Baccalaureate (Post-BA)Ìýteacher education program or theÌýMA+ teacher licensure programÌý(Please note that Elementary licensure is not included in the MA+ program).

Admission to theÌýteacher education program is competitive; satisfying the minimum criteria does not guarantee acceptance. Plea