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University of Minnesota Duluth Music Education Benchmarks, Details, and Timelines David Edmund, Ph.D.
Who
Freshmen Second semester Sophomores Second semester Sophomores Junior/Senior (Voice only) First semester Juniors
What Create Graduation Plan in UST 1000 Basic Piano Proficiency MU 200 Pass Advanced Standing MU 300 Pass Advanced Keyboard Proficiency MU 250 Background Check MU 3606
First semester Juniors First semester Juniors (or earlier)
Liability Insurance MU 3606 Complete 30 Volunteer Hours
Freshmen/ Sophomore
Pass the MTLE Basic Skills Tests
First semester Juniors
Letter of Recommendation1
Second semester Juniors First semester Seniors
Application to Education Dept. Application for Student Teaching
Requirements
Deadline ASAP
Obtain criteria for successful completion from keyboard faculty Advanced Proficiency on Principle Instrument
Before end of the spring semester
Advanced Proficiency on Keyboard
Prior to student teaching
Completed through Human Resources (arranged by MU3606 professor) Membership in Education Minnesota satisfies this Submit evidence of 30 volunteer hours (working with youth) with app to the UMD Education Department Complete each of the three MTLE Basic Skills tests (Reading, Writing, and Math) Will be submitted with app to the UMD Education Department See STEP Admissions link below – begin process 1 semester prior See Application/directions for student teaching link below
Prior to entering schools for field experience Same as Background Check Prior to application to the Education Dept.
Prior to end of sophomore year
Prior to application to the Education Dept. Before end of the spring semester 6th Friday of the semester before entrance to the blocks 4th Friday of the semester before student teaching2
1 Have a faculty member who is familiar with your ability write a brief recommendation letter. The letter will be included with your application to the UMD Department of Education. 2 Due in person to Tracy Hansen in EduE 150. Her office hours are 7:30 to 12:30 and 1:30-‐‑
4pm. Applications will not be accepted by mail, under the door or by anyone other than Mrs. Hansen.
Last update 4-‐‑3-‐‑2016
Suggestions: ● Begin planning as a freshman. Remain involved with your plan and keep the application to Education on the horizon. ● Formulate a four-‐‑year plan in UST 1000 class or with music peer advisor. ● Begin preparing application materials for the UMD Department of Education at least one month in advance.
Links: ● UMD Information on background checks: http://www.d.umn.edu/umdhr/Policies/hiring/background/ ● Liability Insurance (membership in Education Minnesota fulfills this requirement): http://www.educationminnesota.org/member-‐‑benefits/membership/students.aspx ● Department of Education Application (for STEP): http://www.d.umn.edu/educ/academics/programs/SecondaryEd_pages/SecondEd_admissi on.html ● Application/directions for student teaching: http://www.d.umn.edu/educ/academics/field_exp/information/student_teaching_block_ap plication_due_dates.html ● Minnesota Teacher Licensure Exams (MTLE): http://www.mtle.nesinc.com/ ● MTLE Preparation: http://www.mtle.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_PreparationMaterials.html
Notes: ● Liability insurance is obtained through membership in Education Minnesota. The cost is $30 per year. Coverage lasts one calendar year: September 1st – August 31st. You must have liability insurance for MU3606 Field Experience, Secondary Practicum and Student Teaching. ● Students are encouraged to take the MTLE Basic Skills exams before their junior year (while your knowledge of Math is fresh). v Students who have taken the ACT + Writing and have eared a composite score of 22 or higher, with a combined English/Writing score of 21 or higher are exempt from the Basic Skills portion of the MTLE.
Terminology:
Block – term for semester classes that are consistent for all teacher candidates (cohort system). Most education students have a three-‐‑block/semester system of upper division education courses. Music students have a two block system that combines blocks one and two in block two. All have student teaching in the block three (or last semester).
All courses should be completed prior to the semester of student teaching. Student teachers are not to be enrolled in any ensembles or classes during student teaching.
STEP: Stands for Secondary Teacher Education Program. Application to the Education Department is also referred to as application to STEP. Because the music education degree is administered through both music and education, students must apply to be admitted as teacher candidates.
