Graduate Certificate Music Theory Pedagogy at Arizona State University

This certificate program in music theory pedagogy offers specialized study in music theory to help prepare you to teach undergraduate courses in fundamentals, harmony, musicianship and basic form analysis. Completion of this certificate indicates that you are prepared to offer instruction in basic music theory at the college level. The certificate is intended to be pursued concurrently with a master's or doctoral degree program in the School of Music, Dance and Theatre.

Faculty: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts  |  Department: School of Music, Dance and Theatre  |  Duration: 15 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

15 credit hours Required Core (3 credit hours) MTC 525 Pedagogy of Theory (3) Other Requirement (3 credit hours) MTC 584 Internship (3) Electives (9 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information All new graduate music students must complete diagnostic examinations in musicology and music theory administered by the School of Music, Dance and Theatre before enrolling in any graduate academic courses for the certificate program.

Career pathways

The certificate program in music theory pedagogy can help graduates enhance the marketable skills they acquire in their master's or doctoral degree program and help them develop additional skills, though most career areas require more training than a certificate alone can provide. Career examples: arts administrator, performing musician, public or community school teacher, university professor.

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