Graduate Certificate in Music Pedagogy at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

The Certificate in Music Pedagogy is intended for current graduate students and practicing professionals who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a relevant music discipline such as composition, conducting, instrumental performance, vocal performance, musicology, music education, music theory, or have equivalent experience. Coursework for the certificate will focus on music teaching strategies, environments, and educational trends that will enhance and broaden students’ career preparedness.

Faculty: College-Conservatory of Music | Duration: 1.5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

Career pathways

CCM's Certificate in Music Pedagogy provides an immersive professional development opportunity for musicians and music educators. Graduates pursue many different careers. A few examples include school music teachers, private instructors, community arts personnel, faculty members at colleges and universities, and students in advanced programs of study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

CCM’s admission requirements vary by program. Please visit the CCM Admissions website for additional information. All programs require both the UC Graduate Admissions Application followed by a pre-screening submission via CCM's Acceptd website , which must be completed and uploaded by Dec. 1.

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.

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

Apply through the official page: https://ccm.uc.edu/admissions-and-aid/admissions/apply.html

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