Music Education Professional Licensure Program
Overview
A Licensure-Only Program for Professional Certification K – 12 Music
Our summers-only curriculum is designed as a practical path to teacher licensure eligibility for the following candidates:
- Music educators who already hold the Initial License in K – 12 music, plus a Master’s Degree in a discipline other than music education, and wish to advance to Professional License without completing an additional master’s program
The Gordon Professional Licensure Program is fully approved and accredited as a teacher preparation program by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Benefit from the choice and flexibility of Master’s level graduate coursework specific to the music content areas required for Professional license endorsement
- 12 credits total are required and can be completed exclusively during the summer term
- Join an already vibrant and passionate community of graduate music summer leaners pursuing an advanced degree, other licensure certification, and professional development opportunities
- In person courses and music making opportunities will provide immediately relevant and applicable learning specific to the music teaching discipline
Convenient Summer Schedule for Working Educators
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 additional professional development or to earn graduate credit.
| Degree | Professional Licensure |
|---|---|
| Program Level | Graduate |
| School | Adams School of Music and the Arts |
| Program Format | Hybrid |
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Courses
Music Education Professional Licensure Program Courses
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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.
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Benefits of Gordon's music education professional license program
Gordon's Professional license in 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.
- Gordon’s 12 credit program can be completed in just 2 summers
- Experience applicable music making and practical curriculum with a vibrant summer learning community of passionate graduate music students and faculty
- Choose the coursework that is most relevant to your teaching discipline and your professional development goals as a music educators
“The entire Gordon College faculty has been supportive and nurturing. My teaching skills have vastly improved and continue to grow each summer while building valuable professional connections. The practical learning model directly benefits my own teaching methods.”
Nathaniel Smith M.M.Ed. ’26
General Music Teacher and Chorus Director, Ottoson Middle Schools, Arlington, MA
Ready to get started?
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