<p>Hi...I am hoping someone can shed some light on how graduating with a teaching degree works. My son is a junior who would like to major in Music education. We live in Pa. If he wants to work in live in Pa, should he limit his search to PA schools? He doea like some schoold in NC...if he goes there how difficult is it to transfer/recertify a NC teaching degree to PA??</p>
<p>Also...he would like to double major in Music Education and Elementary education. At the few schools we have looked at it really seems like those two majors are difficult to combine. The last school told he it would require 7 years!!! Any insights???</p>
<p>Thanks!!!</p>
<p>schmee, there are numerous posts within [Music</a> Major - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/]Music”>Music Major - College Confidential Forums) dealing with music ed, and a couple specifically asking about dual certification. This one is a function of the philosophy of the school, and the specific requirements of each degree. These are best addressed by looking through the undergrad handbook and understanding what is and is not possible (or allowed/encouraged) and often direct conversations with both the ed and music ed departments which often operate under different parameters.</p>
<p>I’d be happy to pull links within that forum.</p>
<p>In general, straight music ed is usually most cost effective within your own public system, but there are reasons to look at OOS and privates. Initial certification/licensure is usually in the state one plans to teach within, or in some cases the state of the degree granting institution. It is relatively easy to recertify in another state if one already holds certification. If you google yourstate’s musical educators association, there is a wealth of info there, and usually a link to a chart/listing of other state’s parameters. </p>
<p>Some programs lead to certification, and some don’t. There are differences.</p>
<p>Thanks so much for all the info…I am off to goggle and see what else I can find.</p>
<p>On a side note…what does OOS mean???</p>