Music Education Licensure and Certification

Wayne State's Vocal and Instrumental program (PK-12 field endorsement) and Vocal Music Education program (PK-12 subject endorsement) are designed to prepare students for teach licensure or certification in Nebraska. The Music Education graduate program (MSE) does not meet teacher certification/licensure requirements through the Nebraska Department of Education.

It has not been determined if these programs meet requirements for all other states (listed below). If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Nebraska, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program. For a list of licensing entities, please visit NC-SARA's professional licensure directory.

Also, be sure to notify the Director of Education Services at WSC to check for authorization and licensure eligibility requirements if you relocate during the course of a program.

Colorado music teacher certification

• The Vocal and Instrumental Music Education (PK-12) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Music K-12 endorsement in Colorado. You must also take and pass the Praxis 5113 exam.
• The Vocal Music Education (PK-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Music K-12 endorsement in Colorado. You must also take and pass the Praxis 5113 exam.
• The MSE in Music Education does not meet certification requirements.

For more information on teacher certification in Colorado, contact the Colorado Department of Education.

Iowa music teacher certification

• The Vocal and Instrumental Music Education (PK-12) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the K-8 and 5-12 Music endorsements in Iowa. No Praxis exams required. Licensure in Nebraska is not required for reciprocity.
• The Vocal Music Education (PK-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the K-8 and 5-12 Music endorsements in Iowa. No Praxis exams required. Licensure in Nebraska is not required for reciprocity.
• The MSE in Music Education does not meet certification requirements.

View Iowa Department of Education licensure information.

Kansas music teacher certification

• The Vocal and Instrumental Music Education (PK-12) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Music PK-12 endorsement in Kansas.
• The Vocal Music Education (PK-12) subject endorsements at Wayne State may certify you for the Vocal Music PK-12 endorsement in Kansas.
• The MSE in Music Education does not meet certification requirements.

For more information on teacher certification in Kansas, contact the Kansas Department of Education.

Minnesota music teacher certification

• The Vocal and Instrumental Music Education (PK-12) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Music: Instrumental and Classroom Music K-12, and Music: Vocal and Classroom Music K-12 endorsements in Minnesota.
• The Vocal Music Education (PK-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Music: Vocal and Classroom Music K-12 endorsement in Minnesota.
• The MSE in Music Education is not an initial licensure program and does not meet certification requirements.

For more information on teacher certification in Minnesota, contact the Minnesota Department of Education.

Missouri music teacher certification

• The Vocal and Instrumental Music Education (PK-12) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Vocal and Instrumental Music K-12 endorsement in Missouri.
• The Vocal Music Education (PK-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Vocal Music K-12 endorsement in Missouri.
• The MSE in Music Education does not meet certification requirements.

For more information on teacher certification in Kansas, contact the Missouri Department of Education.

Nebraska music teacher certification

• Vocal and Instrumental Music Education (PK-12) field endorsement: The Vocal and Instrumental Music Education program at Wayne State are designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska. Prior to being issued a teaching license in Nebraska, students must meet required benchmarks and receive a passing score on the state's content exam.
• Vocal Music Education (PK-12) subject endorsement: The Vocal Music Education program at Wayne State are designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska. Prior to being issued a teaching license in Nebraska, students must meet required benchmarks and receive a passing score on the state's content exam.
• Music Education (MSE in Curriculum and Instruction): The Music Education graduate program (MSE) is designed for teachers who are already certified in this content area and serves as an opportunity to go deeper into their specialty while simultaneously earning a master’s degree. This program does not meet initial teacher certification/licensure requirements through the Nebraska Department of Education.

Nebraska Department of Education Teacher Certification

South Dakota music teacher certification

• The Vocal and Instrumental Music Education (PK-12) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the K-12 Instrumental Music Education or K-12 Vocal Music Education endorsements in South Dakota.
• The Vocal Music Education (PK-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you only for the K-12 Vocal Music Education endorsement in South Dakota.
• The MSE in Music Education does not meet certification requirements.

For more information on teacher certification in South Dakota, contact the South Dakota Department of Education.

Wyoming music teacher certification

• The Vocal and Instrumental Music Education (PK-12) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Music K-12 endorsement in Wyoming.
• The Vocal Music Education (PK-12) subject endorsements at Wayne State may certify you for the Music Vocal K-12 endorsement in Wyoming.
• The MSE in Music Education does not meet certification requirements.

For more information on teacher certification in Wyoming, contact the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.