Piano Pedagogy Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Required Credit Hours/Tuition and Fees
- 18
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The post-baccalaureate certificate in piano pedagogy is designed for piano teachers who wish to advance their skills in performance, pedagogy, literature and theory. Students who complete the certificate may apply the coursework (except MUS 440 and 500A) toward a master's in piano performance if accepted into that program.
Admission
An applicant for admission to the certificate program is expected to have a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent in music and at least a 2.5 (A=4.0) overall GPA in undergraduate coursework and must complete a successful audition for applied piano placement.
Program of Study
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Piano Pedagogy (18-20 hours)
Required Courses (16 hours)
Piano Pedagogy: 561A, 561B (6 hours)
Seminar in Materials and Techniques: 553C (2 hours)
Applied Piano: 440K or 540K (4 hours)
Piano Literature: 513A, 513B (4 hours)
Electives (Select 2-4 hours)
Counterpoint: 442 (3 hours)
Applied Theory Ear Training: 530 (2 hours)
Graduate Music Theory Review: 500A (2 hours)
Applied Piano: 440K or 540K (2 hours)
Exit Requirements
Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 and complete the course requirements within four calendar years.
Enrollment in this program does not qualify for federal financial aid.
