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The Music Education faculty assesses every Music Education candidate before they can register for advanced methods courses to verify their eligibility. These requirements consist of: 1) a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, 2) at least a 2.5 GPA in all music-related classes, 3) grades of C- or better in every concentration course, and 4) a B grade or higher in MUS 3310 - Introduction to Music Education. Additionally, candidates must show teaching proficiency as judged by the faculty and exhibit professional qualities and conduct appropriate for working with children in educational settings.
Submission for admission to Music Education/Teacher Education takes place upon completing MUS 3310 - Introduction to Music Education, using the official form provided by the faculty. Prerequisites include finishing 60 credit hours of study, covering mandatory courses in Areas A and D. Candidates must also have successfully passed the Georgia Educators Ethics Assessment. Further examinations, such as the GACE music content tests, will be administered in the student's final semester at GSU.