Location:

Rochester, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Graduate Certificate

Specialty:

Performing Arts

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Music Education is a professional program designed to meet the needs of music teachers, to help them expand and extend their professional skills and understanding, and to improve their own practice. The program consists of 16 credits of music education courses. The graduate certificate program is an outgrowth of the work of the Center for Applied Research in Musical Understanding.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Oakland University is accredited as a doctoral degree-granting institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Online Application, Official transcripts providing evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. institution, OR a degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree from a college or university of government-recognized standing. Official transcripts for all post-secondary educational institutions, Two official and original Recommendation for Graduate Admission forms, Proof of English language proficiency, Applicants must have earned a master’s degree in music from a regionally accredited institution or proof of a U.S. equivalent degree for foreign educated applicants, K-12 teaching certificate in music and at least one year of elementary and/or secondary music teaching experience, Sample of academic writing.

International Requirements:

International applicants requiring an I-20 for a visa must also submit additional documents, including an International Student Supplemental Application, financial documents, transcript evaluations, and proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB).