Program: Music Graduate Licensure Program - University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Apr 06, 2025

2011-2012 Graduate Catalog

The Music Graduate Licensure Program is a graduate program offered by the Department of Music leading to an elementary or secondary teaching license and a Master of Music (M.M.).

Students are not admitted during the summer; however, potential candidates may enroll in select courses, as non-admitted graduate students, while awaiting admission to the program. Students should apply for admission to the Graduate College. Once accepted to the Graduate Licensure Program, students should complete the course requirement worksheets they receive and contact their advisors to schedule initial appointments.

Admission Requirements

Students must have an earned Bachelor’s degree with overall GPA of 2.75 or above in the Comprehensive Subject Area (Vocal/General or Instrumental).
Content coursework related to general music core for music majors that mirrors the music education majors must be on transcript (music theory, music history, conducting, piano, private instruction and ensembles.)
Passing scores in reading, writing, and mathematics on the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test examination.
Passing scores on the Music Theory and Music History entrance examinations.
Passing scores on the Teacher Licensure Examinations for Nevada School Law, Nevada Constitution and U.S. Constitution or related coursework.
Documentation of immunizations with UNLV Admissions and Records.
Field-based experiences (practicum and student teaching) require fingerprinting in compliance with the Clark County School District (CCSD) policy.

Coursework Requirements

Students are required to complete the courses as delineated in each phase of the program, both prior to and after, student teaching. In the Graduate Licensure Program, students complete the prerequisites and requirements for licensure (with student teaching) prior to completing the Masters degree.

Continuous enrollment must be maintained unless a letter requesting exemption for the semester in question is submitted. Once admitted, students must take a 500, 600 or 700 level course each semester, with the exception of the student teaching semester.

The Plan of Study Sheets should be used as a reference to guide you through your program.

• Vocal
• Instrumental