The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) offers several pathways to Virginia teaching certification in arts education focus areas, including graduate certificates in Art Education Licensure, PK-12 Music or PK-12 Theater Education, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT).
Supported by the teacher preparation team in Mason’s College of Education and Human Development, CVPA provides dedicated advising, area-specific courses, in-classroom teaching placements, and licensure resources for all future arts educators. Learn about requirements for teacher preparation programs.
REVA AND SID DEWBERRY FAMILY SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Music Education Licensure for PK-12 Graduate Certificate
The Music Education Licensure for PK-12 Graduate Certificate is a pathway to earning a PK-12 music teaching license in Virginia for those with an undergraduate degree in music but not an education degree. The 21-credit certificate includes graduate-level music and education courses, fieldwork, and a student-teaching internship, with the goal of equipping students with the skills and experience needed for licensure.
Room 3001 in the deLaski Performing Arts Building is a state-of-the-art rehearsal room. It's size and wonderful acoustics are perfect for ensemble rehearsals, student solo recitals, departmental recitals, small chamber recitals, and even some academic classes.
Admission to this program is a multi-step process:
1) review the program's admissions requirements, and
2) apply to George Mason University.
3) If your program requires a portfolio or pre-screening materials, you will be provided a link to SlideRoom during the admissions process.
Applicants who apply for licensure programs must go through the Content Area Review process.