The Graduate Licensure Program: Instrumental certificate is offered by the Department of Music for students who have already completed a Master of Music degree. Like the Master of Music Graduate Licensure Program (GLP) the certificate program will be advised by the Music Education Coordinator; majority of coursework is offered in the Department ofMusic/College of Fine Arts. This program allows for the Department of Music to meet the needs of Master of Music degree students seeking state teacher licensure requirements and provides for a stronger program than would be available through the state Alternate Licensure Program (ALP).
GLP:Instrumental certificate program will include coursework that is required for licensure by the State of Nevada not available or required for Master of Music degrees in Performance, Music Education, Composition, or Conducting. Certificate will also include coursework enabling students to complete licensure requirements without obtaining a second Master of Music degree.
Admission Requirements
Students much have an earned Bachelor’s degree with overall GPA of 2.75 or above in the Comprehensive Subject Area (Vocal/General or Instrumental) or a Master’s degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above in a non-licensure music field.
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
($400 lab fee)
($400 lab fee)
Piano Proficiency Exam
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Total Credits: 40
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