The Graduate Certificate in Piano Pedagogy requires a minimum of 12 credit hours of graduate-level coursework. Non-music majors and non-degree-seeking students are welcome to apply. A list of all course offerings can be found on the Schedule of Classes. Course selections must be approved by the area coordinator in Piano Performance.
Faculty Contact & Area Coordinator: Scott McBride Smith, smcbsmith@ku.edu
Graduate Student Academic Services: musicgrad@ku.edu or 785-864-1952
Current Music Graduate Degree-Seeking Students: Graduate students in good standing (non-probationary) may submit a request to the Area Coordinator, in Piano, to add the Piano Pedagogy Graduate Certificate at any time during their course of study. There are no admission requirements for current music graduate students.
Current Graduate Students Outside of Music: Non-music graduate students in good standing (non-probationary) who wish to be admitted to the Certificate program must apply directly to the certificate by completing the application to add a Graduate Certificate for current degree-seeking students (online form submission). Applicants may be invited to interview with the Area Coordinator of the Program who will determine whether the student has the necessary background.
Certificate-Seeking Students (non-degree seeking): If applying directly to the Certificate program, you must apply directly to KU (online form submission). Applicants may be invited to interview with the Area Coordinator of the Program who will determine whether the student has the necessary background.
Course Requirements
All courses required for the Graduate Piano Pedagogy Certificate already exist and are scheduled into annual course rotation schedules.
Twelve (12) credit hours must be completed to obtain the Graduate Piano Pedagogy Certificate.
Note for International Graduate Students
International students will be expected to adhere to federal regulations governing their visa status. More information is available at https://iss.ku.edu. Elective courses in the School of Music or courses in the AEC may be taken to reach full-time enrollment. Students enrolling in a combination of AEC and music courses will be issued a “pathway” I-20 instead of a Certificate I-20.
Descriptions
Applied Studio Instruction Courses: Students are required to enroll in 3 credit hours of applied studio instruction (PIAN 711) with the appropriate faculty member.
Pedagogy Courses: Students are required to enroll in 9 credits of pedagogy.
