Teacher Licensure in Music Education

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Teacher Licensure in Music Education

The undergraduate licensure program in music education prepares students to lead in the classroom with a deep commitment to equity and justice. The program is designed for music education majors to earn their teacher licensure for the state of baby直播app, allowing graduates to work in kindergarten through 12th grade teaching music education.

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Join a community of students who are agents of change and advocates on behalf of all students

Gain hands-on teaching and practicum experience with over 800 hours in local public secondary school classrooms

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Make a difference in the lives of students and future generations with teaching practices grounded in research and centered on equitable learning.
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$61,600

Median salary of secondary school teachers

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019)

Be prepared to teach music education in K鈥�12 schools in baby直播app upon graduation

100% of our recent graduates surveyed were employed within 6 months

(2016 Graduate Destination Survey)

Academic Plan & Requirements

Coursework in the music education program is completed in conjunction with the College of Music. All applicants must be music education majors and must be recommended to the School of Education by the music education chair.

Undergraduate nondegree program

The undergraduate nondegree teacher licensure program is designed for current CU Boulder undergraduates in a college or school outside of the School of Education. The students will complete teacher licensure coursework simultaneously with their undergraduate degree coursework.

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The School of Education has many alumni across the nation helping to advance democracy, diversity, equity and justice within communities and educational settings.
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Anisah Spahn

BA elementary education
Anisah Spahn worked as a learning assistant in the School of Education and as an undergraduate student ambassador. After graduation, she became a teacher resident at Denver Green School and is working toward a graduate degree in communication sciences and disorders.听听

Meredith Nass

BAM in ethnic studies and education
A native of Durango, Meredith Nass has used her degree to help address critical questions about world injustices and how educators and community leaders can become transformative educators and policymakers. Nass works for the School of Education as the student coordinator and is a community organizer through the Coalition to Expand Voting Rights in Boulder.听

Garrett Cease

MA in curriculum and instruction plus teacher licensure in English education
Garrett Cease graduated from CU Boulder with a double major in English and philosophy, and then returned to complete a School of Education master鈥檚 degree in curriculum and instruction while gaining teacher licensure in English education. As both a sixth grade teacher and an enthusiast for meditation, yoga, rock climbing and skiing, Cease practices his wellness techniques in the classroom to help guide his teaching and students.听

Andr茅s Mart铆nez

MA in educational equity and cultural diversity
After spending 23 years as a social studies teacher at Thornton High School, Andr茅s Mart铆nez decided to continue his professional career with a master鈥檚 degree. While earning his MA, Mart铆nez was integral at advancing the Seal of Biliteracy initiative for his school district, Adams 12. He also proposed teaching ethnic studies at his school, with hopes of that becoming an official part of the school鈥檚 curriculum.

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Be successful.

Academic Plan & Requirements

Undergraduate nondegree program

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Community & Involvement

Be inspired.

Anisah Spahn

Meredith Nass

Garrett Cease

Andr茅s Mart铆nez

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