Program: Music: Conducting Certificate, MU91 - Missouri Southern State University

Apr 06, 2025

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Certificate Code MU91

Required Courses: 6 Credit Hours

MUS 0269 - Applied Conducting 1-6 1 credit hour
MUS 0400 - Secondary Music Methods 3
MUS 0495 - Music Certificate Exit Interview 0

Choose one: 2 Credit Hours

TH 0215 - Theatrical Dance: Ballet 2
TH 0216 - Theatrical Dance: Jazz 2
TH 0217 - Theatrical Dance: Tap 2
TH 0218 - Theatrical Dance: Musical Theatre 2

Choose Choral or Instrumental Emphasis: 12 Credit Hours

Choral Emphasis Choose 12 Credit Hours

MUS 0130 - Vocal Technique & Pedagogy 2
MUS 0181 - Choral Conducting: Technique and Literature 2
MUS 0220 - Italian & German Vocal Diction 2
MUS 0221 - French & English Vocal Diction 2
MUS 0320 - Vocal Repertoire 2
MUS 0408 - Choral Ensemble Pedagogy 2

Instrumental Emphasis Choose: 12 Credit Hours

MUS 0182 - Instrumental Conducting: Technique and Literature 2
MUS 0231 - String/Guitar Technique, Pedagogy, and Repertoire 2
MUS 0234 - Woodwind Technique, Pedagogy, and Repertoire 2
MUS 0235 - Brass and Percussion Technique, Pedagogy, and Repertoire 2
MUS 0413 - Instrumental Ensemble Pedagogy 2
MUS 0423 - Instrumental Literature 2

Total Hours: 18

*Must be chosen with prior approval of music advisor, six credit hours must be upper division

Certificate applicants must complete a mandatory concluding review with the Department Chair

Note: Some courses required for this certificate may have additional prerequisites, see course descriptions for details. Your adviser can provide assistance.