University Policy

All students must meet the requirements stated in the Undergraduate Degrees, Minors, and Credit-Bearing Certificates Policy and the Credit Requirements Policy, including the following:

UMD residency credit requirements for undergraduate degrees include a minimum of 30 semester credits; 15 credits of the last 30 credits; and half of upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits that satisfy major requirements.
Undergraduate degree program requirements also include completion of the Liberal Education Program and no more than 20 S/N semester credits.
The University of Minnesota (UMN) GPA required for graduation is a minimum of 2.00, which is cumulative and includes only University of Minnesota coursework from all campuses. Each UMD major, minor, and certificate requires a minimum program GPA of 2.00, which includes transfer coursework meeting requirements for the academic program.
If pursuing multiple programs that include overlapping coursework, students must complete a minimum number of non-overlapping credits for each additional program.

Program Requirements

This major does not require a second field of study (e.g., minor, major, degree).
Students are expected to make satisfactory progress each semester, including grades of C- or better in all courses required in the major. Students must complete all courses on the A-F grading basis, with the exception of student teaching, earn a grade of C- or better and also successfully achieve all standards aligned with the assignments in each course.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative and major GPA.
Demonstrate acceptable professional performance, including dispositions and teaching skills, in clinical experiences; candidate proficiency is assessed throughout the teacher preparation courses by University faculty, University supervisors, and the cooperating teachers in all clinical experiences. The field experience and student teaching assessment forms include knowledge, skills, and dispositions that are aligned to institutional and standards for all clinical experiences.
Abide by the MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) and UMD Department of Education Code of Ethics.
Background Checks: Students are required to obtain an approved background check prior to placement in field experience, practicum, or student teaching in schools and agencies. Proof of complete background check is required prior to any experience in public school and agency settings. Students are required to keep a printed copy of the background check to provide to the school or agency, if necessary.
Seek out advising each term with your assigned advisor throughout your college career to ensure you are on track for program completion.
Adhere to university policies regarding attendance; and in addition to the above expectations, students must abide by all university policies. (https://evcaa.d.umn.edu/academic-policies).
Before block coursework, students must complete all Music Ed coursework, UMD Lib Ed Program, Adv Writing, and all other requirements outlined online. APPLICATION DEADLINE: The STEP application is due the 6th Friday of the term prior to starting Block 2. Application for admission will be completed in fall terms for spring term entry into Block 2.
Students are required to complete a program clearance process as part of the student teaching application to review their degree status with their advisor and UMD Department of Education and the CEHSP ALFE Office. Student teaching applications are due the 4th Friday of the semester. Learn more online at: z.umn.edu/studentteach. Students must have grades of C- or better in all required courses and meet the required GPA in the major to be eligible for student teaching.
Recommendation for licensure is based on successful completion of all program-related courses; demonstration of satisfactory outcomes required by the program; acceptable performance in clinical experiences, including student teaching (including final student teaching assessments); completion of a PELSB board-approved performance assessment, and completion of UMD Department of Education graduate exit survey.
In addition to the Program Requirements listed below, students are required to complete the courses listed under Admission Requirements, as well as a sub-plan.

Global experience is a UMD goal for all students, and international study is encouraged. Talk with an academic or faculty advisor to explore academic options for fulfilling some of your degree requirements through study abroad.

Music Education B.Mus.

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