Woodwind Specialist Graduate Certificate at Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University

United States of America, Lubbock

University Rank:#731

The Woodwind Specialist Graduate Certificate at Texas Tech University is a Graduate Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Lubbock , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on July 5, 2027.

About Woodwind Specialist Graduate Certificate

Woodwind Specialist Graduate Certificate

The 14-hour Woodwind Specialist graduate certificate is designed to support the development of multiple woodwind skills for those seeking careers as doublers either in the jazz or music theater medium, or to support the development of multiple woodwind skills for music education professionals seeking to develop areas of specialty.

The certificate is comprised of two options, each containing five existing applied courses in the current School of Music Program.

OPTION 1: Four-Instrument Concentration

8 credits of Applied Lessons (MUAP 5001 : four different instrumental sections, four enrollments of 2 credits, for a total of 8 credits), outside of the students home performance area to be selected from applied flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and/or saxophone.
6 credits from two 3-credit enrollments in Pedagogy of Applied Music (MUAP 5303 ) and/or Applied Music Literature (MUAP 5302 ) in areas of the students choice outside his/her home area of specialty.

OPTION 2: Two-Instrument Concentration

8 credits of Applied Lessons (MUAP 5001 : two different instrumental sections, four enrollments of 2 credits, for a total of 8 credits) outside of the students home performance area to be selected from applied flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and/or saxophone.
6 credits from two 3-credit enrollments in Pedagogy of Applied Music (MUAP 5303 ) and/or Applied Music Literature (MUAP 5302 ) in areas of the students choice outside his/her home area of specialty.

Total Credits for both options: 14

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Woodwind Specialist Graduate Certificate at Texas Tech University

Entry Requirements

Graduation requirements include a minimum cumulative Texas Tech University GPA of 2.0 for all courses, including repeated courses, attempted in the degree program in which students seek graduation. To obtain a degree granted by the university, at least 25 percent of the total semester credit hours must be earned through instruction offered by Texas Tech University. Students in their semester of graduation must be enrolled in a minimum of one credit-bearing semester hour.

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

Applicant attended four (4) consecutive long semesters of credit-bearing/non-development/non-ESL courses at an accredited post-secondary school in the U.S.
Attended two (2) consecutive years of high school in the United States.
Attended two (2) consecutive years of high school with U.S. accreditation or within an English proficiency exempt country
Applicants from the below English Proficiency exempt countries (must provide proof with passport)

Tuition and Fee Information for Woodwind Specialist Graduate Certificate at Texas Tech University

How to Apply for Woodwind Specialist Graduate Certificate at Texas Tech University

Unofficial copies of transcripts, and test scores are required for application evaluation purposes. If admitted, you will be required to submit official transcripts, diplomas/degree certificates, and test scores. Please do not send official transcripts until you have received a notice of acceptance from Texas Tech Graduate School.
Provide Program Materials: In addition to transcripts and test scores, most Texas Tech graduate programs require supplemental materials for admission review. These materials may include (but are not limited to) items such as a statement of purpose, recommendations, writing samples, creative portfolio, etc. Supplemental materials are reviewed by the department only, not the Office of Graduate Admission. Please refer to the homepage of your intended graduate department as well as the instructions on the "Program Materials" quadrant on our online application to verify which supplemental materials are needed. You may also find the required material here.
While you will be able to add to certain segments on the application (e.g. test scores) post submission, you will not be able to make revisions once the application has been submitted.
Submitting incorrect information on your application or failing to include important details can delay the admissions process.

Woodwind Specialist Graduate Certificate at Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University

United States of America, Lubbock