Students majoring in music education are required to complete the Music Education Professional Core Courses and the Core Curriculum. Students choose either the instrumental music education concentration or the vocal-general music education concentration.
Successful completion of the program certifies students to teach music at the P-12 level in Maryland Public Schools and other states with reciprocal agreements. Certification requires admission to the Music Education Program, successful completion of courses and requirements in the music education degree program, passing the Praxis examination Parts I and II, completing a notarized criminal disclosure statement, completing a state and FBI criminal background check, and passing the speech and hearing screening.