许可文学硕士（MAL）计划面向拥有音乐学（但不是音乐教育）学士学位的人士，他们希望获得在公立学校教授音乐的许可，同时又可以继续攻读研究生的音乐教育。课程要求涵盖六个学期，并将音乐教育许可课程（约23小时）和学生教学（12小时）与研究生音乐和音乐教育课程（30小时）结合在一起。该计划的毕业生有资格为音乐P-12申请俄亥俄州教师执照。许可可能会转移到其他州。学生还需要通过“俄亥俄州教育工作者评估”考试，并满足其他州对教师执照的要求，例如通过犯罪背景调查。该计划的亮点包括一个支持性的大学学者社区，该社区有助于为
The MA for Licensure (MAL) program is for persons with an undergraduate degree in music (but not in music education) who wish to obtain a license to teach music in the public schools, while simultaneously pursuing the study of music education at the graduate level. Course requirements span 6 semesters and combine music education licensure courses (approximately 23 hours) and student teaching (12 hours) with graduate music and music education courses (30 hours). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for an Ohio teacher license for Music P-12. Licensure may be transferred to other states. Students also will need to pass the Ohio Assessments for Educators exam and meet other state requirements for teacher licensure, such as passing a criminal background check. Program highlights include a supportive, collegial community of scholars that helps provide personalized attention to students, as well as practical experience gained by working alongside faculty who are internationally recognized as teachers, conductors, researchers, and authors. Graduate assistants work closely with faculty in the areas of research, teaching, and ensemble conducting. Accepted students receive funding for tuition waivers and graduate assistantships.