Certificate in Music
Learn more about the undergraduate certificate in Music.
Undergraduate students interested in the Certificate in Music must be in good standing and have completed at least 15 credits at Temple University by the initial requested semester of certificate coursework.
Students must complete the online application and other requirements that may be listed on the Certificates page. No audition or portfolio is required.
The Certificate in Music will be acknowledged on the official transcript at the time of the awarding of the bachelor's degree provided that the student successfully completes the following courses with a grade of C- or better in each course.
There are two course completion options for the Certificate in Music: Music A and Music B.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music A Course Requirements | ||
| MUST 3770 | Topics in Music Theory | 2 |
| MUST 2703 | Music in History | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Choral Ensemble (take 3 times for 1 credit each) | ||
| Private Piano for Non-Music Majors (take 3 times for 1 credit each) | ||
| Ensemble (take 3 times for 1 credit each) | ||
| MUST 2704 | Music in History | 3 |
| MUST 2733 | American Musical Theater | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music B Course Requirements | ||
| MUST 1701 | Music Theory for Non-Music Majors | 2 |
| MUST 1763 | American Popular Music | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Choral Ensemble (take 3 times for 1 credit each) | ||
| Private Piano for Non-Music Majors (take 3 times for 1 credit each) | ||
| Ensemble (take 3 times for 1 credit each) | ||
| MUST 2112 | Pop Song Writing | 2 |
| MUST 2114 | History of Jazz | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |