Graduate Certificate in Piano Pedagogy
The Graduate Certificate in Piano Pedagogy requires a minimum of 12 credit hours of graduate-level coursework, distributed into the categories listed below. Selections must be approved by the area coordinator in Piano Performance. A list of all course offerings can be found on the Schedule of Classes.
*International Graduate Students - F-1 international graduate students must maintain enrollment of 9 credit hours per semester until their final semester of enrollment. Elective courses in the School of Music or courses in the AEC may be taken to reach this enrollment. Students enrolling in a combination of AEC and music courses will be issued a “pathway” I-20 instead of a Certificate I-20.
Faculty Contact & Area Coordinator: Scott McBride Smith, smcbsmith@ku.edu
Graduate Student Academic Services: musicgrad@ku.edu or 785-864-1952
Pre-screening videos are not required for applicants to the Graduate Certificate in Piano Pedagogy program. Final audition videos are due by February 11, 2023.
Graduate Certificate in Piano Pedagogy Program Guide
Pedagogy Courses (9 hours)
Select one literature course from the following: PIAN 743, 744, 747, or 748 (3 hrs)
| Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIAN 840 | 3 | ||
| PIAN 846 | 3 | ||
| PIAN __________ | 3 |
Applied Studio Instruction (3 hours)
| Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIAN 711 | 3 |
Graduation Requirements
| Check | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 12 Total Graduate Credit Hours | |
| 3.0 Cumulative Graduate GPA | |
| Applied for Graduation in Enroll & Pay |