Music
7.0 Graduate Certificates & Artist Diploma
7.1 Graduate Certificates & Artist Diploma: General Information
Students may pursue a graduate degree at the University of Memphis after acquiring a graduate certificate. A maximum of 15 credits may be transferred from certificate programs to non-related graduate degrees, subject to approval of the graduate program. Moreover, all credits from a certificate program may be transferred to a relevant graduate degree where the entire content of a given certificate could satisfy some of the requirements of a graduate degree. Students in a graduate degree program may not transfer into a graduate certificate program. After successful completion of a graduate program, a student may apply for the certificate program of their choice. No hours from any degree will apply to a graduate certificate.
7.2 Graduate Certificate & Artist Diploma: Outlines & Certificate Plans
Artist Diploma
The School of Music offers a graduate-level Artist Diploma in the conducting, voice,
and instrumental areas for very advanced performers seeking a highly specialized training
for a professional career. International students can, in consultation with their
advisory, take the following two courses and apply it to the Approved Studies requirement:
- ENGL 6500 - Language Skills for International Students (3 cr.)
- AUSP 6001 - Accent Modification (1 cr.)
Click on the following link for a planning sheet for coursework in the Artist Diploma program: Artist Diploma Certificate Plan
Early Music Certificate
The Early Music Certificate recognizes students in the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music
who have made a specialty or subspecialty in the study of historically-informed performance
of repertories before 1800. It has three components: coursework focusing on these
repertories, lessons on a historical instrument or voice, and a public performance.
Click on the following link for a planning sheet for coursework in the Early Music program: Early Music Certificate Plan
Vocology Certificate
The Certificate in Vocology seeks to further educate singing teachers in the scientific
underpinnings of excellent vocal technique. By integrating the School of Music's graduate
vocal pedagogy coursework with two courses from the University of Memphis's acclaimed
Speech-Language Pathology curriculum, students will gain expertise and knowledge that
will enhance their capabilities as voice teachers.
Click on the following link for a planning sheet for coursework in the Vocology program: Vocology Certificate Plan