Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
MBus
Study Level
PHD
This degree program consists of 60 credit hours of graduate study. It is designed to prepare students for varied professional settings such as performance, research, or college teaching. The flexible curriculum affords customized program of pedagogical study based on background and interest of each student. In addition to traditional pedagogy offerings - covering topics such as historical and modern private teaching methodologies, didactic repertoire and sequencing, group piano teaching, injury prevention, and peak performance strategies - the curriculum strives to reflect the most current needs as well as resources gleaned from the job market and related disciplines. For example: students may learn about pianist-specific professional preparations including effective use of technology and higher-education teaching, or study about the rapidly growing field of cognitive neuroscience as it relates to practicing, performing, and teaching. A wide variety of options exist for hands-on teaching and learning, and our Preparatory Division provides the platform for those interested in a teaching internship for young students. Research ability is deemed an essential skill for graduate-level study. Students have the opportunity to hone their skills in critical thinking and independent research both through various courses in addition to the culminating DMA project.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
MBus
Study Level
PHD
This degree program consists of 60 credit hours of graduate study. It is designed to prepare students for varied professional settings such as performance, research, or college teaching. The flexible curriculum affords customized program of pedagogical study based on background and interest of each student. In addition to traditional pedagogy offerings - covering topics such as historical and modern private teaching methodologies, didactic repertoire and sequencing, group piano teaching, injury prevention, and peak performance strategies - the curriculum strives to reflect the most current needs as well as resources gleaned from the job market and related disciplines. For example: students may learn about pianist-specific professional preparations including effective use of technology and higher-education teaching, or study about the rapidly growing field of cognitive neuroscience as it relates to practicing, performing, and teaching. A wide variety of options exist for hands-on teaching and learning, and our Preparatory Division provides the platform for those interested in a teaching internship for young students. Research ability is deemed an essential skill for graduate-level study. Students have the opportunity to hone their skills in critical thinking and independent research both through various courses in addition to the culminating DMA project.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
Other English Language Requirement: TOEFL (paper-based) score of 550.
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
Domestic
0 USD
International
0 USD
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