Non-degree Licensure Program in Music Education at Georgia State University

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College of the Arts

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Entry Requirements

Required University Application Materials Transcript(s): Upload unofficial copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. The institution logo and your name must be present on the copies. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance into the program. Official TOEFL/IELT Scores (international applicants only): Institutional code 5251 should be used for reporting TOEFL scores. Personal/Goal Statement: Please provide a statement of your educational and career goals (be as specific as possible). Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Upload within the online Slate application. Writing Sample: Provide a scholarly/research paper on a subject in the field of music of a level of intellectual and critical engagement appropriate to graduate-level work. Letters of recommendation: 2 letters of recommendation are required. Applicants must enter the names and contact information of the 2 recommenders within the application. An electronic recommendation request will be sent to recommenders, and recommendation letters must be submitted via this request. It is strongly advised that letters of recommendation are completed before the application deadline and are written within the last year. Recommendations submitted after this date are not guaranteed to be reviewed. GPA: Students considered for admission into the graduate program generally have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. School of Music Application Materials: Complete the Start an Applicationâ€ fields to view your specific application and audition requirements for the School of Music. Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Upload within the online Acceptd application. An audition is required when applying to the non-degree program leading toward teacher certification in music. The audition will be held after the application materials have been processed and before acceptance to the university. The purpose of the audition is to demonstrate evidence of the technical proficiency and musical artistry necessary to inspire young peoples study of music. It consists of four parts: Perform repertoire on primary instrument or voice (between three and five minutes in duration), demonstrating the highest level of current musical ability. Play My Country tis of Theeâ€ on the piano. Conduct My Country tis of Thee.â€ (The interviewers will be the performers.) Sightread a simple four-part chorale on the piano. In addition to the general requirements of the College of the Arts, the School of Music has the following requirements: Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Music or Graduate degree in Music. Applicants wishing to be licensed who do not hold a bachelors degree in music or waivers from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission must apply either for admission to a second bachelors degree in music education or as post-baccalaureate students to complete the equivalent of a bachelors degree in music education. Further information on both programs may be obtained from the Music Education Division. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. For questions about the Non-Degree Teacher Licensure program, please contact Dr. Patrick Freer [email protected].

English Program Requirements

For students required to show English Language Proficiency for summer 2020 and fall 2020, Georgia State accepts Duolingo English tests as one of the new English proficiency tests. To register for the test, please go to go.duolingo.com/applicants. The Duolingo English Test can be taken online from a computer with a camera. Certiﬁed results are available within two days and can be shared instantly with the university. For 2020-2021 admissions cycle, any changes on the admissions requirements will be updated on the website under the guidance from the University System of Georgia.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 22,389

Application Fee

USD 60

How to Apply

Whether applying for an associate, bachelor's or graduate degree you can expect to do the following steps to apply: Prepare: Gather your materials and note admission requirements and deadlines. Some academic schools and colleges within Georgia State have different application deadlines. Apply: Create an application account, and submit transcripts and other required materials. Check Your Status: Pay the application fee, and look out for status updates on your account.

Non-degree Licensure Program in Music Education

Georgia State University

Georgia State University

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