Application Packet for Admission to The

Application Packet for Admission to the Music Teacher Education Program

Any student enrolled at DePauw University who is pursuing a degree in Music Education through the School of Music may apply for admission to the Music Teacher Education Program (MTEP). Applications are typically submitted during the fourth semester of study and should be submitted to the Director of Music Teacher Education via email ([email protected]) no later than two semesters prior to student teaching. No student shall be recommended for certification without having been officially admitted to the Music Teacher Education Program.

Admission to Music Teacher Education Program

Students seeking admission to the MTEP are to provide the following:  A two-part essay that includes: 1) a rationale for seeking entry into the program and a description of professional goals for your college career and 2) a reflection on the first three components of the Conceptual Framework: musicians, scholars, and communicators.  A completed application form, which is available online.  Four recommendations: one recommendation must be from the student’s advisor, one from another faculty member in Music Education, one from the professor of EDUC 222 (Developmental Theories in Education), and one from a faculty member who does not teach in Music Education.  A portfolio demonstrating an emerging level of understanding of the ten InTASC model core teaching standards. Details regarding the completion of the portfolio can be found in the Portfolio Requirements document on the Music Teacher Education website.  Passing scores on the Indiana CASA exam (Indiana Core Academic Skills Assessment). Conditional admittance may be granted if all other criteria are met. Final admission will be granted upon the receipt of passing CASA scores.

The Teacher Education Admissions Committee is responsible for granting admittance to the Music Teacher Education Program. This committee makes admittance decisions based on the submitted application, the InTASC portfolio, and the following criteria:  Completion of EDUC 222, Developmental Theories in Education.  Cumulative GPA of 2.5. Continuation in the MTEP and admission to student teaching are contingent upon maintaining a 2.5 GPA.  Satisfactory academic potential (earning a C or higher in each course) within foundational courses (MUS 150/170, MUS 262, EDUC 222, Techniques and Diction courses).  Grades of B or higher in applied music on primary instrument.  Interpersonal skills and other characteristics essential for successful teaching, as measured through the disposition rubric.  Passing scores on the Indiana CASA exam.  Confirmed attendance at eight of the twelve required MTEP Professional Learning Community workshops.

Right of Appeal

The University respects the principles of due process. Students may appeal decisions denying them admission to or retention in the MTEP and recommendation for certification. See the Director of Music Teacher Education for appropriate procedures. Music Teacher Education Program Application

 Complete the Personal Information section and email it to the Director of Music Teacher Education ([email protected]).  Read and sign the waivers at the top of each recommendation form.  Give the Advisor’s Report and Advisor’s Recommendation to your Advisor.  Distribute the remaining three Recommendations as explained in the instructions.

Personal Information

Name______

E-mail Address______

Union Building Mailbox Number______

Date of Application______

Expected Date of Graduation______

Permanent Address ______

______

Areas of Interest (check all that apply):

Elementary____ Middle School _____ High School______

General Music____ Band____ Choral ___ Strings/Orchestra ___

When did you/will you take the CASA exam?

______

When do you plan to student teach?

______Waiver of Access: The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 permits the individual requesting this reference to sign a waiver relinquishing the right to inspect letters of recommendation. The person’s signature below constitutes such a waiver; lack of a signature implies that the person for whom this reference is being written shall have the right to read this reference.

Date______Signature______

Advisor’s Report

Classification: Sophomore Junior Senior

Cumulative GPA at the completion of the previous semester: ______

______(Year) (Fall or Spring)

I do/do not recommend that the applicant be admitted to the Music Teacher Education Program (MTEP).

______Advisor’s Signature Date

Please send completed forms to Caroline Jetton, School of Music, 1103 GCPA Waiver of Access: The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 permits the individual requesting this reference to sign a waiver relinquishing the right to inspect letters of recommendation. The person’s signature below constitutes such a waiver; lack of a signature implies that the person for whom this reference is being written shall have the right to read this reference.

Advisor’s Recommendation

______(Student’s name) is applying for admission to the Music Teacher Education Program (MTEP). Please evaluate the student regarding the characteristics outlined below. Use the following scale to rank the candidate in the following categories. If you cannot evaluate the candidate in a particular category, write “N/A” (not applicable).

Scale 1 – 5 (1 = Excellent/Strong & 5= Poor/Weak)

____Responsibility ____Independence ____Interest in Teaching ____Leadership ____Emotional Stability ____Scholarship ____Personality for Teaching ____Verbal Communication ____Punctuality ____Flexibility ____Interpersonal Relationships ____Written Communication

Name ______(Please Print)

Department ______

Signature ______Date______

 Additional comments on back  Please send completed forms to Caroline Jetton, School of Music, 1103 GCPA

Waiver of Access: The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 permits the individual requesting this reference to sign a waiver relinquishing the right to inspect letters of recommendation. The person’s signature below constitutes such a waiver; lack of a signature implies that the person for whom this reference is being written shall have the right to read this reference.

Recommendation to Teacher Education Admissions

Student’s Classification: Sophomore Junior Senior

Department______

 Additional comments on back  Please send completed forms to Caroline Jetton, School of Music, 1103 GCPA Waiver of Access: The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 permits the individual requesting this reference to sign a waiver relinquishing the right to inspect letters of recommendation. The person’s signature below constitutes such a waiver; lack of a signature implies that the person for whom this reference is being written shall have the right to read this reference.

Department______

 Additional comments on back  Please send completed forms to Caroline Jetton, School of Music, 1103 GCPA Waiver of Access: The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 permits the individual requesting this reference to sign a waiver relinquishing the right to inspect letters of recommendation. The person’s signature below constitutes such a waiver; lack of a signature implies that the person for whom this reference is being written shall have the right to read this reference.

____Responsibility ____Interest in Teaching ____Leadership

____Emotional Stability ____Scholarship

____Personality for Teaching ____Verbal Communication

____Punctuality ____Flexibility

____Interpersonal Relationships ____Written Communication ____Independence

Department ______

 Additional comments on back  Please send completed forms to Caroline Jetton, School of Music, 1103 GCPA