Music Education

Mission Statement: The Division of Music Education is dedicated to empowering
students through learning opportunities that are contextual and relevant to a
career in teaching. To become an effective music educator, each student
must commit to excellence in both teaching and musicianship.

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Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification

To be admitted into the Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification program, you must meet the requirements of the College of Music, College of Education, and Robert B. Toulouse School of Graduate Studies.

  1. Applicants must pass proficiencies within the College of Music. The COM must send written word (in the form of an email or inter-campus memo) that applicants have passed the required proficiencies and have been accepted into the program. Applicants can contact Dr. Debbie Rohwer at 940-369-7538 or Debbie.Rohwer@unt.edu.

  2. Applicants must meet the requirements of the College of Education.

    1. You MUST have an overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or a 2.8 on your last 60 hours of your undergraduate degree or have a master’s degree with the same GPA requirement.

    2. You MUST have appropriate TASP/THEA or GRE scores (see explanation below).

      If you pass the College of Music proficiencies and meet the requirements of the College of Education, you will need to request a new Certification (Deficiency) Plan and provide the following information in this process checklist:

    3. Test results showing either one of the following minimum scores:
      1. TASP/THEA: Reading – 240, Math – 230, Writing – 220. Acceptable, appropriate exemptions are as follows – you can be exempt based on SAT, ACT or TAAS scores that are not more than five years old.
      2. GRE: Satisfy master’s degree program in target field

    4. Official transcripts of ALL colleges/universities ever attended.

    5. A $25 money order payable to the University of North Texas (non-refundable) indicating your name and social security number.

    6. A Certification (Deficiency) Plan FACT SHEET from the College of Education. You can get this FACT SHEET also by clicking on the above link.

      Please note: It is a good idea to pass the COM proficiencies before paying the above mentioned fees as they are NOT refundable.

      As long as the COM accepts you, the College of Education can get started on a plan for you. They will provide you with the same list of courses that you need to complete in order to get the certification. It is from that list that they will draw an official Certification (Deficiency) Plan.

      Please submit all items at one time. Incomplete submissions will be returned in their entirety to the requesting party. The Certification (Deficiency) Plan process will take approximately 2-6 weeks from the time that all necessary paperwork is received in the Student Advising Office. During periods of high demand or if other departments must evaluate the courses, it may take longer.

  3. You must apply and be accepted to the Robert B. Toulouse School of Graduate Studies as a certification-only student. Once you are accepted, then you can register for classes. You can find admission requirements here.

    For questions regarding the College of Education and its application process, please contact Ms. Amy Tannehill, Academic Advisor:

    Amy.Tannehill@unt.edu
    940-565-2736