Arts & Humanities
African American and African Studies
Michigan State University, United States
- Degree
- Bachelor's
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- Most first-year students enter in the fall semester. Admission to other semesters may be limited or
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
The Graduate Certificate in Music Cognition covers how music theory and music cognition relate to each other and to related disciplines. Students learn the fundamental principles and perception of music cognition and how to read, interpret and construct experimental studies in the field. It is open to students currently enrolled in MSU master's or doctoral programmes.
Faculty: College of Music | Department: Music | Duration: 11 to 14 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States
Required courses are MUS 973 Readings in Music Theory and PSY 802 Basic Cognitive Processes, plus one music analysis course (e.g. MUS 868 Topics in Music Analysis, MUS 872 Tonal Forms) and one psychology course (e.g. PSY 801 Sensation and Perception, PSY 867 Nature and Practice of Cognitive Science). Students take part in music theory events and the Timing, Attention and Perception (TAP) Lab, and complete a 15-20 page capstone research essay with a public conference-style presentation (1-3 credits).
Open to students currently enrolled in an MSU master's or doctoral programme. Application includes a personal statement, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a scholarly writing sample and an optional portfolio; an interview with affiliated faculty may be required if invited. Applicants must pass the College of Music Graduate Orientation Examination in Music Theory or complete MUS 200 Music Theory Review with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Duration: 11 to 14 credits
Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
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