Graduate Certificate in Music Theory Pedagogy at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The certificate augments and refines understanding of the theoretical systems and methods behind the undergraduate and graduate theory curriculum, preparing doctoral students to teach theory.

Faculty: School of Music, Theatre & Dance | Department: Music Theory | Duration: 15 credit hours (five courses) plus oral examination | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Five graduate courses (15 credits): THEORY 531 Schenkerian Theory and Analysis I, 534 20th Century Music, 542 18th Century Counterpoint I, 590 Teaching Tonal Theory, and one elective; a grade of A- or higher is required in each. Students also complete at least 10 hours of grading and a final oral examination consisting of a 50-minute teaching presentation, evaluation of student work and a committee question session.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students must be enrolled in an SMTD doctoral programme and have satisfied all elements of the Transfer Proficiency Examination including the 20th-century component. Students may apply after their first doctoral semester; applications are not considered from students in their last semester.

Duration: 15 credit hours (five courses) plus oral examination

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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