Program Recognition
•Bullet: Housed in USF's Fredrikson School of Education, accredited by the South Dakota Division of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
•Bullet: Prepares graduates to teach general music education to grades K-12, or instrumental and/or vocal music at the K-12 level
•Bullet: Educator preparation programs are approved by the South Dakota State Board of Education, and the Fredrikson School of Education is nationally accredited by CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
Professional Development
•Bullet: Average salary of $52,460 for music instructor roles, with 870 recent job postings (Salary.com / Lightcast)
•Bullet: Graduates pursue K-12 classroom teaching, private instruction, and roles as music directors or conductors for choirs, bands, and orchestras
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: Graduates are eligible to be recommended for an initial South Dakota teaching certificate regardless of the state in which they reside
•Bullet: USF's Certification Officer sends the official transcript to the state certification office on the student's behalf
