Catholic University of America Multiple locations
Washington, D. C. , Washington, D.C. , United States
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Overview
The departments of music at Catholic University of America offer traditional conservatory-based performance degrees at both the master's and doctoral levels in orchestral instruments, voice, and piano as well as graduate degrees in pedagogy of voice or piano, such as the Music Education program.
Audition, Prerequisites, and Exams
- Ten-minute proficiency audition on the student’s major instrument or voice prior to admission
- Undergraduate Prerequisites (See letter of admission)
- Theory Placement (Harmony and Aural skills)
- Music History Placement
- PCASET (formerly Praxis I)
- Piano Proficiency
Accreditation
The Catholic University Music Education Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Field Exp in Music Education
- Educating Diverse Learners
- Adv. Foundations of Education
- Elem Gen/Ch Student Teaching
- Action Research in Mus Educ
- Elem Instr Student Teaching
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
35 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Music Teaching View 1897 other Masters in Teaching in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- An undergraduate music degree with a posted cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 is required. Any previous graduate study that might be accepted for transfer credit must also have at least a 3.0 GPA. Audition for vocal and instrumental applicants, and faculty interview required
- Prior to submitting a formal application, persons interested in the Master of Arts in Teaching degree must communicate with the director of the program
- All entering graduate students in the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T) degree program must take the Music Theory Placement Examination and the Music History Placement Examination before their first semester of classes
- All entering graduate students must pass a Piano Proficiency Exam before student teaching
- All entering graduate students must also pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills Test (Test Code 5752) with scores in all three areas (reading, writing, and math) sufficient to meet D.C. public school licensure requirements
Tuition Fee
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International
52190 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
52190 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
1705 - 2975 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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