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Explore the diverse influences on music's development through figures, genres, literary works, and historical eras with Temple's Boyer College of Music and Dance Undergraduate Certificate in Music History. This program reveals music's role as a cultural foundation, reflecting societal challenges, pivotal moments, and evolving viewpoints across generations. You'll examine how both musicians and listeners have transformed throughout history. The curriculum is perfect for those wishing to investigate historical periods from ancient times to the Renaissance, analyze musical structures and techniques, pursue personal or career-related musical interests, and expand their academic scope with music studies beneficial for professional advancement or graduate work. Admission to this 13-credit program requires undergraduate students to maintain good academic standing and complete a minimum of 15 credits at Temple University.