Degree Programs: Graduate

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Creative Arts Therapy: Music Therapy Specialization

The Master of Science Creative Arts Therapy Program is embedded in a psychotherapeutic orientation, preparing those educated in art or music to be effective and ethical professionals specializing in the fields of Art Therapy or Music Therapy. Utilizing highly collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches, the Nazareth College program is committed to developing people who are capable of applying intellectual strength, ethics, and aesthetic values in the treatment of individuals, groups, and families. Click here for more information.

Graduate Music Education

The Music Education Graduate Program, as approved by the National Association of Schools of Music, at Nazareth College offers teachers who are certified in music advanced instruction in curriculum, pedagogy, musicianship, research methods, and special topics in music and music education. Attention is given throughout the program to current research, practices, and trends in the fields of music education in particular and education in general. Required musicianship study promotes the continued growth of musicianship. Applied study with a graduate recital is an option.

The program requires a minimum of 30 semester hours. Courses are offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer.

Entry Requirements: Graduate Music Education

1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree in music education at an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and a B average in the major field.
2. Two letters of recommendation.
3. Submission of official transcripts.
4. Copy of teacher certification in music.
5. An audition on the candidate's major instrument (*Please see audition requirements listed below).
6. Application and fee.

Program Requirements

Core Education Courses ( 9 credits)
Social Foundations of Education
Teacher Learner Inquiry
Capstone Seminar

Core Music Education Courses ( 6 credits)
Foundations of Music Education
Curriculum Design in Music

Elective Music Education Courses (15 credits–must choose two pedagogy-content linked courses * *)
Music Theory and Musicianship* *
Applied Music/Graduate Recital
Seminar in Conducting* *
Masterpieces of Music Literature* *
The Psychology of Music
Music for the Special Learner* *
World Musics* *
Workshops in Methodology or Techniques
Issues in Elementary Music
History of Jazz

Audition Requirements: Graduate Music Education

The audition should be 10 to 15 minutes in length representing at least two different composers and styles. A variety of tempi is suggested. Vocalists should include music in three languages, including English. As part of the audition the Music Department Faculty will briefly interview each individual.

The audition must be completed prior to the graduate application deadline. Please download the audition request form and return it to Dr. Mary C. Carlson, Director of Music Education by the indicated deadline.

 

2008-2009 Audition Dates

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 (for October 1 application deadline) & Tuesday, March 31, 2009 (for April 1 application deadline). Auditions begin at 5:30 pm and are held in Wilmot Hall.

For more information please contact:
Director of Music Education
Dr. Mary C. Carlson
Nazareth Music Department
4245 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: (585) 389-2697
Fax: (585) 389-2939
email: mcarlso3@naz.edu

To request an application form, please contact:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Nazareth College
4245 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618-3790
Phone: (585) 389-2050
Phone: 1-800-860-6942
Fax: (585) 389-2817
E-mail: gradstudies@naz.edu