Music Education Initial License Program
Overview
A Post-Baccalaureate Program for Initial Licensure Certification K – 12 Music
Our curriculum is designed to bridge the gap to teacher licensure eligibility for candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than music education, and are seeking Initial Licensure endorsement for K – 12 Music. The Gordon Post Baccalaureate Program is fully approved and accredited as a teacher preparation program by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Benefit from a unique licensure-only path to achieving your professional goals as an educator
- Advance from a preliminary or emergency teaching license to the Initial License
- Customized program of study based on previous undergraduate music coursework
- Flexible options for culminating teaching practicum, mentoring and observations
Convenient Part Time Schedule for Working Professionals
With in-person coursework and lab ensemble experiences concentrated during the summer term, combined with online learning during the academic year, this program is built for working professionals, career changers, and today’s educators.
Students are welcome to join our Summer Workshops for professional development or to earn graduate credit. Sometimes the Program Director may encourage you to take a workshop—especially if you’d benefit from a stronger foundation in music theory or other content areas required by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
| Degree | Initial Licensure |
|---|---|
| Program Level | Graduate |
| School | Adams School of Music and the Arts |
| Program Format | Hybrid |
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Courses
Music Education Initial License Program Courses
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All students, new and returning, must complete the Course Registration form to enroll in courses.
Tuition & Aid
In a rapidly changing world, you want to make sure your educational investment is both affordable now and valuable in the long run.
Summer Housing
Housing accommodations can be provided for five weeks, during the on-campus learning portion of the degree program summer coursework.
Faculty
Faculty
Nationally recognized, personally focused
All of Gordon's graduate music education faculty have K-12 public school music teaching experience and will challenge you to reach your full potential as a music educator and musician. Our faculty have been in your shoes and from them you will receive the unwavering encouragement, commitment to high standards, support and flexibility you need to complete your music education degree requirements and achieve your career goals.
Careers
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Benefits of Gordon's Initial License Program in Music Education
Gordon's post-baccalaureate music education program is widely respected in Massachusetts and beyond for the practical, real-world skills our graduates bring straight into their classrooms. And that’s just the beginning of what the program offers.
- Previous coursework evaluated for course waivers and individual plan of study
- Experience applicable music making and practical curriculum with a vibrant summer learning community of passionate graduate music students and faculty
- Save money with one of the lowest cost-per-credit music teacher preparation programs in New England.
I am surprised by how much more confident I feel in my conducting and overall musicianship. The supportive nature of my peers in my courses and lab ensembles creates an atmosphere where I feel comfortable trying new techniques. This mirrors the encouraging environment I strive to create for my own students. A place where it is okay to make mistakes and the main goal is to enjoy making music together. My goal as a teacher is to create meaningful experiences for my students through music making. Our learning experiences are directly applicable to our classrooms and what we do every day as music educators.
Andrea Johnston M.M.Ed. '25
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We're here to help! We believe you were made to thrive, and we’re here to give you the tools to do just that. Get in touch with our graduate admissions team to guide you through the process.
Kristen Harrington
Program Coordinator