I work at Coconino High School in the Flagstaff Unified School District. I'm the band and orchestra director. I also teach percussion, guitar, and AP music theory. I'm supe...
If you want to share your passion for music and hold a bachelor's degree in a related music field (performance, music therapy), you can seek initial teacher certification with a Post-Baccalaureate Music K-12 Certification from Marywood.
A minimum required undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Post-bacc candidates must successfully complete two components:
Music Education (II)
Professional Education (III)
Applicants with bachelor's degree in a field other than music must complete all three components:
Basic Musicianship
Music Education
Professional Education
Perfect certificate program for those with a related music degree who wish to teach
Options available for those who hold a non-music degree
Certified to teach music (K-12) in Pennsylvania upon completion
Graduate Assistantships help students pay their way through graduate school while giving them the experience they need for success after graduation.
Marywood is ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings for 2026, making Marywood a great, centrally located option for students in Northeastern Pennsylvania who want to stay closer to home.
I work at Coconino High School in the Flagstaff Unified School District. I'm the band and orchestra director. I also teach percussion, guitar, and AP music theory. I'm supe...
Visit campus during one of our admissions events specially designed for you to learn more about your degree program, or schedule an individual appointment with a graduate admissions counselor by clicking on the Weekday Visits link.
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Marywood University’s education unit is proud to be recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The approval process establishes rigorous standards for program quality and professional educator competency and holds licensed institutions accountable for meeting these standards.
Marywood University's music programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. | Address: 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248. | Phone: (703) 437-0700
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