University of Florida College of the Arts 16 courses 24 total credits
The Music Education Certificate serves musicians whose undergraduate music degree programs did not include an education component, but who have decided that they would like to become Florida public school music teachers. Completion of this certificate program, and required state tests, results in qualification for Educator Certification in Music (Grades K-12) through the Florida Department of Education.
Required Courses
Specialization; Select three:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUE 2430 | Voice Skills | 1 |
| MUE 2440 | String Skills 1 | 1 |
| MUE 2442 | String Skills 2 | 1 |
| MUE 2450 | Woodwind Skills 1 | 1 |
| MUE 2452 | Woodwind Skills 2 | 1 |
| MUE 2460 | Brass Skills 1 | 1 |
| MUE 2462 | Brass Skills 2 | 1 |
| MUE 2470 | Percussion Skills | 1 |
Specialization (Instrumental/Choral); Select one:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUE 4421 | Teaching Secondary Choral Music | 3 |
| MUE 4422 | Teaching Instrumental Music | 3 |
| Total | 24 credits | |
Fall Year 1
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUE 2040 | Music Teaching as a Profession | 3 |
| MUE 3311 | Music in Elementary Schools | 3 |
Select 2:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUE 2430 | Voice Skills | 1 |
| MUE 2440 | String Skills 1 | 1 |
| MUE 2450 | Woodwind Skills 1 | 1 |
| MUE 2460 | Brass Skills 1 | 1 |
| MUE 2470 | Percussion Skills | 1 |
Spring Year 1
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUE 3330 | Music in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| TSL 3323 | ESOL and Reading for Teachers | 3 |
Select one:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUE 2430 | Voice Skills | 1 |
| MUE 2442 | String Skills 2 | 1 |
| MUE 2452 | Woodwind Skills 2 | 1 |
| MUE 2462 | Brass Skills 2 | 1 |
| MUE 2470 | Percussion Skills | 1 |
Fall Year 2
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUE 4140 | Music Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| MUE 4941L | Internship in Music Teaching | 3 |
Select one:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUE 4421 | Teaching Secondary Choral Music | 3 |
| MUE 4422 | Teaching Instrumental Music | 3 |
| Total | 24 credits | |
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