Bachelor of Music (B.A.)
Certification
Individuals seeking state licensure will need to complete ALL certification requirements prior to certification, including meeting all licensure testing requirements. All states have multiple requirements for teacher licensure, often including (1) the completion of a state-approved teacher preparation program, (2) specific licensure tests, and (3) other requirements. In completing a teacher preparation program at URI, you will have met the requirement of completing a state-approved teacher preparation program (requirement 1). Teacher candidates will need to complete all state requirements for licensure, including licensure testing, prior to certification in any state. Please see the links below for more information on certification requirements.
URI Licensure Testing Policy Information for Current Students RIDE Testing Requirements ETS Resources
Test Preparation Resources and Tips
Curriculum Materials Library (CML) Resources General ETS Praxis Information
Out-Of-State Certification
In accordance with the 2019 Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, URI hereby discloses only that the curriculum for this program meets the educational requirements for licensure in the states of Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine and Maryland. The applicable licensing board in these states may impose additional requirements on candidates prior to granting a license (e.g., passing of an exam; obtaining a certificate; performing additional clinical/practicum hours; etc.), and we encourage you to investigate those requirements with your licensing board. URI has not determined whether the curriculum for this program meets the educational requirements for licensure in any other states or territories and we encourage you to investigate the requirements in your state or territory. The best place to find licensure information is on the Department of Education’s website of the state where you plan to pursue licensure. You can also find useful information on general teacher licensure websites, such as Certification Map and Teach.com.