DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK
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ADMISSION TO STUDENT TEACHING IN THE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM

This applies only to students who have qualified for the Music Education program.  Requirements for admission to student teaching are as follows:

1. Admittance to the College of Fine Arts.
2. Completion of all prerequisite courses for student teaching.  Consult your advisor for further information.
3. A 2.50 GPA in music and music education courses and a 2.0 GPA overall.
4. Satisfactory completion of the piano proficiency examination.
5. Satisfactory completion of the vocal proficiency examination (for Vocal Concentration Piano or Guitar Emphases only). 
6. Application for admission to a Teacher Education Program in the College of Education.  This process includes passing two parts of the New Mexico Teacher Assessment Tests:  Basic Skills and General Knowledge, and a screening interview with the Music Education Committee.  It is suggested that you initiate this process at least one year before the beginning of the semester in which you plan to student teach.  Consult your assigned advisor for details.
7. Other requirements, including evidence of liability insurance and evidence of a completed tuberculosis skin test or chest X-ray.  Consult your advisor for additional information.

 

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