Admissions Information:
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Music Theory Pedagogy Research and Practice will be required to submit the following for admission into the program:
● Completed online application to the Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies
● Application fee
● Statement of Teaching Philosophy
● Three references
● Resume/Vita
● Remote or live interview with members of theory faculty, will include sight singing proficiency
● Video performance demonstrating proficiency on keyboard in playing prepared excerpts
Students must demonstrate proficiency in both keyboard and sight singing. If a student does not pass the proficiency at the audition stage but is still admitted to the program, he or she must sign up for a remediation course in keyboard and/or sight singing. Students will be required to successfully pass the sight singing and keyboard proficiency before enrolling in the final practicum. Remedial classes will not count toward the 13 hours required to earn the certificate.
In order to provide a quality learning and teaching experience for all students, the cohort of students entering the certificate program will be limited to six students per academic year. Priority consideration will be given to students whose applications are complete by March 1.
Degree Course Requirements:
Total Required (Minimum 13 hours)
MUS 5602-Music Theory Pedagogy (3)
MUS 5063-Advanced Readings in Music Theory Pedagogy (2)
MUS 5064-Advanced Topics in Analysis (3)
MUS 5065-Teaching Practicum in Music Theory (1)
MUS 5066-Pedagogy Portfolio (1)
Electives (3 Hours) to be chosen from:
HE 5210: Teaching for Equity and Inclusion (3)
HE 5220: Exploring Digital Learning Environments in Postsecondary Education (3)
HE 5440: College & University Teaching (3)
MUS 5530: Special Topics (3)
EDTC 7040: Instructional Strategies for Distance Learning (3) (online at ECU)
EDTC 7030: Web Teaching: Design and Development (3) (online at ECU)
EDTC 6300: Introduction to Distance Learning (3) (online at ECU)
Others in consultation with advisor
Assistantships and Scholarships: