The Catholic University Music Education Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Completing the program successfully qualifies you to be eligible to apply for licensure. All students eligible to apply for licensure in the District of Columbia are required to pass mandatory exams.  https://osse.dc.gov/node/1189301

The Praxis® tests measure the academic skills and subject-specific content knowledge needed for teaching. The Praxis tests are taken by individuals entering the teaching profession as part of the certification process required by many states and professional licensing organizations. https://www.ets.org/praxis

You can learn more about the tests by accessing: https://www.ets.org/praxis/dc For an overview for the District of Columbia teacher requirements and how to qualify for licensure: https://www.ets.org/praxis/dc/overview

Educator Passing Scores https://osse.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/osse/publication/attachments/Educator%20Testing%20Flyer%208.26.19.pdf

Here are listings of teachers and schools in the area who are available for field observations:

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