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.

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.

Arkansas music teacher certification

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

Must receive Nebraska certification first. You must have three years of teaching experience, or you must pass identified Praxis exams. Certain endorsements also require an Arkansas history course.

For more information on licensure requirements in Arkansas, contact the Arkansas Department of Education.

California music teacher certification

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

Must receive Nebraska certification first. California has a two-tier credential structure. A preliminary credential is the first document issued after an individual meets basic credential requirements. The preliminary credential is issued for a maximum of five years. A clear credential is issued when all credential requirements have been completed. 

For more information on licensure requirements in California, contact the California Department of Education.

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

Must meet content competency requirements, through Praxis exam, endorsement worksheet or Multiple Measures of Competency. May be granted interim authorization while fulfilling additional requirements.

For more information on licensure requirements in Colorado, contact the Colorado Department of Education.

Florida 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 Florida.
• The Vocal Music Education (PK-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State has no comparable endorsement for certification in Florida.
• The MSE in Music Education does not meet certification requirements.

Can obtain a temporary certificate while completing any needed requirements while teaching.

For more information on licensure requirements in Florida, contact the Florida 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.
• The Vocal Music Education (PK-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State has no comparable endorsement for certification in Iowa.
• The MSE in Music Education does not meet certification requirements.

No Praxis exams required. If candidates do not obtain a Nebraska license first and seek reciprocity, they must go through a transcript review, which could identify deficiencies. Iowa also requires a certificate from Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training.

For more information on licensure requirements in Iowa, contact the Iowa Department of Education.

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.

Must receive Nebraska certification first. School Administration must have passed Praxis or have taught for the year prior to application.

For more information on licensure requirements 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.

Additional endorsements require at least 80 practicum hours within that content area. K-12 must student teach at elementary, middle, and high school.

For more information on licensure requirements 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.

An applicant who completed a teacher education program in another state and possesses a valid professional certificate in that state may be granted a Missouri certificate in an area most closely aligned to the certification if Missouri issues such certificate. If an educator is completing or has completed a teacher education program in another state (either on campus or online), it would be beneficial to obtain that state's certificate whether one plans to reside in that state or not. In most cases, a Missouri certificate is issued with no further coursework or test requirements. If an area of certification is not equivalent, an educator may be evaluated based upon Missouri's current requirements for the most closely aligned certificate.

For more information on licensure requirements in Missouri, 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.
• 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.
• 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 for the K-12 Vocal Music Education endorsement in South Dakota.
• The MSE in Music Education does not meet certification requirements.

All candidates must complete an approved Native American History course but may receive a provisional certificate valid for one year while completing this course.

For more information on licensure requirements in South Dakota, contact the South Dakota Department of Education.

Wisconsin music teacher certification

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

Must have a 3.0 GPA in content area or pass a designated content test. All applicants applying for a Wisconsin teaching license in early childhood, elementary education (PK-5), special education, or reading are required to pass the Foundations of Reading Test for Wisconsin, a test of reading instruction knowledge and skills administered by Pearson Education, Inc. Out-of-state teacher license applicants, except those pursuing a license via reciprocity, must verify that they have met all coursework requirements that fulfill all Wisconsin statutory requirements, including training on science-based reading and language arts instruction.

For more information on licensure requirements in Wisconsin, contact the Wisconsin 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.

A Praxis test is required for the Elementary Education and Secondary Social Studies. Application process includes a 20-question multiple choice test for the U.S. and Wyoming constitutions, with a 75% passing scoring required (can be retaken until passed). A provisional license can be issued to candidates who have been hired but have not passed the Praxis (good for one year).

For more information on licensure requirements in Wyoming, contact the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.