Admission Requirements
Students seeking admission to any degree program in music must perform an acceptable audition prior to admission.
Students are not permitted to register for private lessons until they complete the audition requirement. To schedule an audition, please complete the online music audition application, or call the Department of Music at 618-650-3900. Transfer students must take a placement test in music theory (written and aural) and class piano.
Transfer
Coursework completed at regionally accredited institutions will be evaluated upon admission to the University. Results of transfer credit evaluations are available to students through CougarNet. Visit the transfer website for more information.
Requirements for Students Seeking Professional Educator Licensure
A teacher education program is a joint program by the academic discipline in the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior. Therefore, it is essential that any student desiring teacher licensure meet with an advisor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior student services for information about requirements of the teacher education program as soon as they know they would like to pursue this option. Scheduling required courses involves early and frequent coordination between the student, College of Arts and Sciences advisor, department faculty mentor, and School of Education, Health and Human Behavior advisor. An overall GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to the teacher licensure program. CIED 100 is an introductory course that is open to all students interested in pursuing the professional educator license.
Students seeking professional educator licensure (PEL) must meet specific general education and professional education requirements, and must pass state and licensure tests prior to, during their program, and in order to gain the PEL. State requirements change, and the latest details about these requirements can be found on the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior section of the undergraduate academic catalog or by making an appointment with a School of Education, Health and Human Behavior advisor.
