Online Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy
Vocal Pedagogy
Program Overview
The Certificate Program in Vocal Pedagogy is an add-on certificate available to graduate students already in a Master’s of Music program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, or as a standalone certificate for vocalists looking to further their pedagogical knowledge and skills. This program will provide graduate students with the coursework and practical experience necessary to build a career as a voice teacher.
Why Earn a Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy?
The College of Music offers a graduate certificate in Vocal Pedagogy to prepare vocal music professionals for a career as voice teachers, whether in a private studio, academic institution, or larger private music program. This certificate focuses on practical pedagogical information and practices, as well as student-led research and discussion. Courses include the study of vocal anatomy and function, historical vs. current issues in vocal pedagogy, and practical experience in voice teaching. Throughout the coursework, students will also explore personal research topics and marketable outcomes.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalency
- Official transcripts of all post-secondary studies
- Two letters of recommendation and a repertoire list
- Applicants must submit an online graduate application to the Office of Graduate Admissions and apply to the School of Music through the Accepted portal on the School of Music website.
- Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take and pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Passing marks are 550, 80, and 6.5 for paper-based, internet-based (IBT) TOEFL, and IELTS respectively.
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Featured Courses
Study of vocal production, examination of different methods.
Study of teaching materials, observation of studio teaching, analysis of vocal problems in selected students, and supervised teaching.
The course is available only for graduate students majoring in vocal pedagogy.
This is an opportunity for vocal pedagogy students to develop and improve their applied teaching skills through a shared practicum experience in a seminar setting. It includes supervised instruction.
