PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This flexible 34 hour program of study provides students with the opportunity to select 15 elective hours in a field of specialization to compliment a required 19 hours in the areas of music education, theory, history and performance. In consultation with the graduate advisor, students may select courses and workshops within music education, applied music, music theory, music history, composition as well as other graduate disciplines from the University at large. Many elect to work concurrently on the Music Certificate in the Applications of Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly as their area of specialization.

Graduates of this program are usually employed as music teachers in public or private schools. They work in the areas of vocal-general and/or instrumental music. Others are employed as private teachers or administrators, or as church musicians.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: students must complete:

• a 34 hour program of study;
• a final project appropriate to their major area;
• a written master's degree examination integrating course content from music education, music theory, music history and related courses as appropriate.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for students are:

• A bachelor's degree in music education or music, or certification as a public school music teacher.
• Completion of a music theory and history advising examination.
• A 2.5 GPA is required for conditional admission, and 3.0 for full admission.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: A 15 hour program of study, the Music Certificate program provides music education specialists with comprehensive training in the teaching methods of Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly. The sequence of courses helps music teachers understand the rationale and curricula of the three methods, and furthers the development of their own musicianship. Instruction provides all students with introductory experiences and then gradually moves them toward more sophisticated instructional strategies including, musical composition, and improvisation. The program is designed to assist music educators in developing and enhancing their musical skills for bringing music and people together. It may be completed in as few as three summer sessions and culminates in earning a DOK certificate. The certificate may be earned separately from or in conjunction with the Master of Science in Music Education.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: students must complete:

• a 15 semester hour prescribed series of course work.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for students:

• A baccalaureate degree with a major in music education or certification as a public school music teacher.

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