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Program Overview
A graduate certificate in music theory pedagogy prepares post-baccalaureate performers, educators, theorists, historians, composers, and other musicians to teach music theory in a variety of educational settings. These credentials certify that students have acquired professional skills necessary to teach music theory , making them more competitive on the job market. Non-matriculating students will usually complete a certificate within one academic year (two semesters). Matriculating master’s students will usually distribute a certificate’s four required courses (12 credits) evenly over two years of study, taking one course per semester. Prerequisite: Pass all sections of the Graduate Theory Diagnostic Exam before beginning coursework. GPA requirement: Earn a grade of B (3.0) or higher in each course used toward a certificate. One pedagogy course: Music 615 Pedagogy of Theory Two core courses (6 credits) from among the following: MUSIC 691A: Analysis of Music since 1945 MUSIC 691C: Analysis of Counterpoint MUSIC 691F: Musical Forms MUSIC 691G: Jazz Styles and Analysis MUSIC 691K: Post-Tonal Theory MUSIC 691M: Motivic Analysis MUSIC 691O: Analysis of Opera MUSIC 691P: Analysis for Performance MUSIC 691R: Analysis of Rhythm and Meter MUSIC 691S: Schenkerian Analysis; Other 600-level theory courses as approved by the Graduate Program Director. One teaching course: Music 795 Teaching Practicum
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