For the thesis option:
verification of initial certification in music and/or proof of music teaching experience
a sample of your scholarly writing about music or music education. This may be a term paper or research paper written in any baccalaureate level music class, providing evidence of writing skills and potential for writing at the level of a graduatethesis.

For the certification option:
verification of appropriate MTEL passing scores and/or provisional certification.
an essay of at least three typewritten pages addressing the following:
The applicant's purpose and specific objectives in pursuing graduate study in music education
the applicant's philosophy of education in general and arts education in particular