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Graduate Certificate in Music Theory Pedagogy at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States

Programme overview

A 15-credit-hour graduate certificate that provides coursework and practical experience for teaching high school or undergraduate music theory courses. Students already in a Master of Music programme may earn it alongside their degree.

Faculty: Graduate School  |  Department: Natalie L. Haslam College of Music  |  Duration: 15 graduate credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Courses include an analysis course (Analytical Techniques I or II), Music Theory Practicum, a pedagogy course in written or aural skills, 6 hours of theory and technology electives such as film scoring and virtual audio modeling, and a final Music Theory Projects teaching project.

Career pathways

Teaching high school or undergraduate music theory.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Submit the UT online application and meet Graduate Admissions certificate requirements; submit the separate Natalie L. Haslam College of Music application; interview with Music Theory faculty; and have passed the Graduate Theory Diagnostic exam or MUTH 400.

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: 15 graduate credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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