Edwardsville,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The graduate programs offer specialized training for careers in teaching and performance. Applicants need to pass placement tests in music theory and history/literature (or complete the preparatory courses MUS 500a, b) and may require an audition depending on their focus area. 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 enjoy the strongest career opportunities.