Piano Pedagogy Certificate

Required Courses (minimum):

• MUS 404 - Piano Pedagogy I 3 Credits
• MUS 405 - Piano Pedagogy II 3 Credits
• MUS 406 - Piano Literature 3 Credits
• MUS 407 - Piano Teaching Materials 2 Credits
• MUS 408 - Practical Skills for Keyboard Players 2 Credits
• MUS 410 - Internship in Piano Teaching 2 Credits

Music Degree Option:

(16 credits)

Students concurrently pursuing a music degree receive the certificate by completing the required 16 credits of courses listed above.

Non-degree Option:

(minimum of 16 credits)

Non-degree students and students pursuing degrees in fields other than music must complete the required courses listed above. In addition, course work—or demonstrated equivalent competency—in music theory, music history/literature, and piano or organ performance is required. Interviews and auditions will determine whether additional course work will be required. Competency in music theory should equal that of students completing 212; competency in music/history/literature should equal that of students completing 237; competency in piano or organ performance should equal that of students completing four semesters of 272 and 274 or 276. Write or telephone the chairperson of the Department of Music for further details.