Piano Pedagogy Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

Ideal for students who seek to advance their keyboard skills without seeking an advanced two-year degree in piano, this certificate is flexible and is available to piano teachers working in the field who have developed their own piano studio or who wish to start a piano studio and desire additional advanced training. These individuals are often working on certification for the Music Teachers National Association, a national organization that seeks to promote and uphold professional standards for music teachers. Learn more at usd.edu/grad-music.

DELIVERY: On campus

Certificate Requirements - 11 Credit Hours

• MUAP 710 - Individual Instruction 1 to 4 cr (4 credit hours required)
• MUAP 711 - Individual Instruction 1 to 4 cr (4 credit hours required)
• MUS 791 - Independent Study (C) 1-3 cr (3 cr hrs required)
• Pedagogy Project (Piano) 1 credit hour required
• Piano Literature Project 2 credit hours required

Application Requirements

1. Completed application
2. $35 application fee
3. Official transcripts*
4. Letters of recommendation*
5. Admission test scores*
6. Statement of purpose
7. Resume/CV*

*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. For specific program requirements and submission deadline, visit: catalog.usd.edu.

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live

If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization

Questions?

Department of Music
605-658-3466 | music@usd.edu | usd.edu/music

Graduate Admissions 
605-658-6200 | gradadmissions@usd.edu  | usd.edu/grad