Certificate in Church Music (non-music majors) - 16 credits

The Certificate in Church Music (non-music majors) allows students from across campus to pursue further study in church music, regardless of their background in music. Topics addressed include religions, hymns, church history, and basic musical literacy. Any student not majoring in music can add this certificate with approval of their advisor and the music department chair.

This certificate is only for non-music majors; students majoring in music should add the Certificate in Church Music (music majors).

Courses in the Certificate

Required (13 credits):
RLST 201 - Introduction to Religious Studies Credit(s): 3
MUAP 101 - Piano Class I Credit(s): 1
MUEN or MUAP _____ Applied Lessons or Ensemble Credit(s): 1
MUEN or MUAP _____ Applied Lessons or Ensemble Credit(s): 1
MUS 123 - Aural Skills I Credit(s): 1
MUS 343 - History of Church Music and Liturgical Practices Credit(s): 3
MUS 344 - Hymnody, Sacred Repertoire and Church Music Techniques Credit(s): 3
3 credits selected from:
MUS 120 - Fundamentals of Music Theory Credit(s): 3
MUS 131 - Music Theory I Credit(s): 3
*Students are required to pass the music theory placement examination to enroll in MUS 131; if they do not pass the examination, they must enroll in MUS 120 instead.