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Music, Certificate

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Program Overview

The Music certificate program is designed for those who wish to develop their musicianship and explore an academic program in music. It provides students the opportunity to assess their musical skills and explore the College learning environment. The program offers practical application in music composition, ear-training, sight-singing, and basic piano skills, and develops an understanding of Western Art Music as well as American popular music. Courses offer a hands-on approach to writing, understanding, and demonstrating concepts in music and the experience of college-level academic course work.

Program Goals and Objectives

  • Developing the sense of responsibility and self-discipline required to compete in the workplace.
  • Fostering the ability to use creative decision-making and problem-solving skills as part of the design process.
  • Learning the fundamental principles of drafting to help the student develop the tools and skills required to compete in the workplace.
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Curriculum Overview

Program Learning Outcomes

The assessment of student learning outcomes is not only a key indicator of program effectiveness, it is also one of the standards of excellence identified by the Middle States Commission (Standard 5) and is required through the SUNY assessment initiative.

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