Music, K-12 Teacher Certification

The program of studies in music with teacher certification is accredited by both the National Association of Schools of Music and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Students graduating from Lander University with recommendation for teacher certification complete student teaching, coursework and testing requirements for recommendation for certification in South Carolina consistent with the College of Education’s conceptual framework. This framework provides direction for programs, courses, teaching and teacher candidate assessment. The framework is built on the conceptual model of the “Professional Educator” as one who demonstrates these Learner Outcomes:

The Professional Educator

1. integrates content knowledge and skills of scholarly inquiry to teach all students;
2. plans, provides and assesses learning experiences that are supported by research, knowledge of best practice and professional standards;
3. communicates and collaborates with diverse populations (students, educators, families and community members) exhibiting professional behaviors and dispositions; and
4. engages in reflection and professional development to foster student learning and inform instructional decisions.

Concentrations

Choral

The Choral concentration focuses on preparing educators who will be working with students on their vocal talents. 

Instrumental

The Instrumental concentration provides a broad knowledge of instruments for educators who will be working with ensembles, bands and more. 

Keyboard

The Keyboard concentration allows students to focus on piano or organ.