<p>This is a little off topic… but in response to post #32 </p>
<p>In terms of college teaching at most universities an MFA, DFA, or PhD is considered the “terminal degree” for a tenured track position in Theatre or Musical Theatre (unless the school is looking for a voice teacher or music teacher for Musical Theatre students in this case a DMA could be the “terminal degree”). Some conservatory type programs may hire people with BA, BFA, etc… degrees to teach in tenured track positions if they have SIGNIFICANT professional experience, but some will not make exceptions.</p>
<p>At most music schools the DMA is the terminal degree for professors who teach voice (and other instruments, or direct choral or band programs). Some Music Historians may have a PhD. The MM is the degree that is obtained before obtaining the DMA. An MM is not considered a “terminal” degree by most universities… but some conservatory type programs may hire people with MM degrees to teach in tenured track positions if they have SIGNIFICANT professional experience, but some will not make exceptions. </p>
<p>To teach in public elementary, middle, and high schools teacher certification is required. Many private schools do not require their teachers to be certified.</p>