Edwardsville,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The graduate programs offer specialized training for careers in teaching and performance. Applicants are required to pass placement tests in music theory and history/literature (or complete the preparatory courses MUS 500a, b) and may need to audition, depending on their chosen focus. Certificate programs cater to educators looking to enhance their qualifications and expand career options. It's common for students to work toward a certificate simultaneously with an MM degree, with some coursework applying to both. The music field is highly competitive. Professionals who refine their performance techniques or teaching methodologies typically enjoy the best career opportunities.