Teaching Standards: Teachers of Fine Arts
School Level: Primary and Intermediate (K-6)

Standard 1: Fine Arts teachers have developed and can clearly communicate a philosophy of and justification for lifelong learning in the fine arts as well as their specific fine arts discipline.

Standard 2: Fine Arts teachers demonstrate knowledge of curriculum theory and structure in their specific fine arts discipline and use skills in development, implementation, and revision to provide arts curricula that meet the educational goals of the learner and the local community.

Standard 3: Fine Arts teachers understand than many instructional options are available and use a variety of strategies that are developmentally appropriate for students and for their specific fine arts.

Standard 4: Fine Arts teachers understand the core concepts and structures of the specific fine arts discipline they teach and are knowledgeable about diverse student learning styles.

Standard 5: Fine Arts teachers demonstrate knowledge of and skill in assessing curriculum, instruction, programs, and student achievement in their specific fine arts discipline.

Standard 6: Fine Arts teachers understand that classroom management which creates a classroom environment conducive to learning depends on the consistent, objective use of a reasonable system of procedures in a fair and compassionate manner.

Standard 7: Fine Arts teachers understand the importance of continuous professional growth and development, and demonstrate commitment to the profession by participating in personal and professional development activities.

Required Testing for Indiana Licensing

PRAXIS I (Reading, Writing, Mathematics)
PRAXIS II (Music: Content Knowledge 0113)

Requirements for Successful Completion of the Licensing Program

• Successful completion of performance assessments through Phases 1, 2, and 3
• Minimum of “C” in required courses in the major and licensing programs
• 2.50 minimum GPA in the major, all licensing areas, and overall

Required courses for the major: elementary music instrumental

MUS 125 Theory I 4 cr

MUS 126 Theory II 4 cr

MUS 325 Theory III 4 cr

MUS 326 Theory IV 4 cr

MUS 338 History of Western Music I 3 cr

MUS 339 History of Western Music II 3 cr

MUS 330 Conducting 2 cr

MUS 430 Advanced Conducting 2 cr

MUS 331 Percussion 2 cr

MUS 328 Choral/Instrumental Arranging 2 cr

MUS 332 String Class I 2 cr

MUS 333 String Class II 2 cr

MUS 336 Brass I 1 cr

MUS 337 Brass II 1 cr

MUS 334 Woodwinds I 1 cr

MUS 335 Woodwinds II 1 cr

MUS 250 Introduction to Music Technology 3 cr

MUS 490 Senior Seminar 2 cr

Applied music 8 cr

Organization 8 cr

Senior Recital

Courses required for licensing to teaching primary and intermediate grades

EDU 174 Observation and Description of the Young Child 3 cr

EDU 175 Introduction to Schools and Society 3 cr

EDU 221 Expressive Arts 3 cr

PSY 220 Human Growth and Development 3 cr

EDU 230 The Inclusive Classroom 3 cr

EDU 314 Teaching and Learning in Kindergarten 3 cr

EDU 446 Creating Positive Classroom Environments 3 cr

MUS 329 Music in Elementary School 2 cr

EDU 462/463 Student Teaching 12 cr