Advising for Music Education Students
Suggestions for successful completion of your degree program:
After Freshman year
After Sophomore year
Once you have earned 56 credits, you should apply to the Teacher Preparation Program in the College of Education.
Minimum Admission Criteria to the College of Education
- A minimum EMU grade point average of 2.5
- A minimum major or three minors grade point average of 2.5
- Demonstrated competence in:
- speaking effectiveness as determined by successful completion of one or two courses in speech with a minimum grade of C.
- reading ability as determined by EMU admission policies and successful completion of Basic Studies Program requirements.
- written expression as determined by a review of student's writing submitted as a part of the Teacher Preparation Program admission procedure.
- arithmetical computation as determined by EMU admission policies and completion of Basic Studies Program requirements in lab science and mathematics with a grade of C or better.
- Demonstration of:
- satisfactory health status.
- social and emotional adjustments; account is taken of standards of conduct expected on Eastern's campus, the degree to which students meet their academic, financial, moral, social, and other obligations, and practice good citizenship among fellow students.
- Freedom from any kind of probation, administrative or academic. While on academic probation, students may not register for, remain in, or receive credit for a professional education course. This includes all methods classes listed by cross reference in departments,even though the courses also are listed by and taught in departments outside of the College of Education.
- Satisfactory review of your criminal and civil conviction history
- Passing Scores on all sections of the MTTC Basic Skills Test
After Admission to the College of Education
- Start taking Professional Studies courses (follow the sequence shown in the catalog):
- Consider taking SPGN 251 and EDPS 322 PRIOR to Methods.
- Enroll in Music Methods
- During junior year (or when enrolled in Methods) plan to take MTTC Subject Area test at the April/July testing.
- Pre-student teaching observation hours: See Dr. Patrick regarding hours and sites
- Request your student teaching assignment by due dates
- Fall Student Teaching - January 15
- Winter Student Teaching – June 15
Certification Exams
In order to be certified in the state of Michigan, students in all curricula must pass the appropriate subject area from the Michigan teacher Certification Examination. Instrumental and Vocal students must pass the music subject area examination, which is given four times a year. Apply through the College of Education. The subject area examination may be taken concurrently with the Basic Skills exam, but most students take the subject area exam while Student Teaching.
Helpful Links:
Michigan Teacher Certification
MTTC Tests
