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To receive institutional recommendation from UD for certification in music, candidates must:
Graduate from UD’s teacher preparation program in music education.
Achieve a passing score on the Praxis Music Content Knowledge test (5113) according to the State of Delaware guidelines. (As of 2023, a passing score in Delaware was 155)
Some candidates may earn their degree (#1 above), but may not complete and pass the Praxis Subject Assessment(s) (#2 above) when their degree is conferred. These candidates must pass this content area test by the first June 30 following graduation from the associated program (i.e., Students graduating in Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Winter 2023, and Spring 2023 must complete by June 30, 2023). Waivers to this policy may be considered by the Certification Officer in cases of documentable illness, emergency, bereavement, or with documentation of repeated attempted passage of certification examinations. Requests for waiver must be made, in writing and with appropriate documentation, to the Certification Officer no later than May 1st.
Praxis tests taken before the June 30 deadline can be considered even if the scores are reported after the deadline. In addition, students who complete institutional recommendation requirements after their graduation date must contact the UD teacher certification officer to have their institutional recommendation status reviewed and updated.