{"id":15849,"date":"2016-02-02T13:49:11","date_gmt":"2016-02-02T18:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/news\/article.php?ArticleID=15849"},"modified":"2018-11-01T09:53:25","modified_gmt":"2018-11-01T13:53:25","slug":"15849_the-john-j-cali-school-of-music-introduces-a-new-advanced-certificate-for-music-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/arts\/2016\/02\/02\/15849_the-john-j-cali-school-of-music-introduces-a-new-advanced-certificate-for-music-education\/","title":{"rendered":"The John J. Cali School of Music Introduces a New Advanced Certificate for Music Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The John J. Cali School of Music is excited to announce a new graduate program that is the first of its kind in the New Jersey area \u2014the <strong>Advanced Certificate for Music Education<\/strong>.\u00a0Designed with today\u2019s educator in mind, the Advanced Certificate is a unique opportunity for music teachers at all levels and specializations to experience the benefits of graduate study without committing to a master\u2019s program. Applications for the program are now being accepted for the 2016-2017 academic year.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Advanced Certificate is great for teachers who want to advance their qualifications for career enhancement but can&#8217;t take the time to pursue a full master&#8217;s degree,&#8221; explained Dr. Lisa DeLorenzo, director of the program. &#8220;The program serves as a stand-alone credential; at the same time, 12 of the 15 credits can go towards the M.A. in Music Education for students who want to keep going.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course Offerings, Faculty and Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Course work in the Advanced Certificate for Music Education is focused on both pedagogical theory and hands-on strategies relevant to today\u2019s music classes.\u00a0 Classes are offered year-round, and are available in online, hybrid and in-classroom formats.<\/p>\n<p>Hybrid and online courses include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Technology for Music Teachers<\/li>\n<li>Psychology of Music<\/li>\n<li>Teaching Music as Democratic Practice<\/li>\n<li>Independent Study in Music Education<\/li>\n<li>Music Education Techniques for Children with Disabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In-classroom courses include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Critical and Creative Thinking in Music<\/li>\n<li>Teaching World Music<\/li>\n<li>Critical Issues in Music Education<\/li>\n<li>Movement and Dance for Children<\/li>\n<li>Piano for Music Teachers<\/li>\n<li>Independent Study in Music Education<\/li>\n<li>Band Literature for the Music Educator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-left: 39.2pt;\"><!--[endif]--><\/p>\n<p>For students who want to get a jump-start on the program, the Cali School is offering two courses this summer, both of which can be applied towards the certificate requirements in the Fall 2016 semester:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-indent: -0.25in;\">Creative Movement and Dance for Children (July 12 \u00ad\u2013 August 4)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-indent: -0.25in;\">Music Education Techniques for Children with Disabilities (August 8 \u2013 25)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A high caliber faculty of national and international prominence as clinicians, authors, and researchers, create a challenging and stimulating learning space where students have ample opportunities for discussion. Class sizes are small enough to provide individual attention while large enough to enhance networking opportunities among other music education professionals.<\/p>\n<p>The John J. Cali School of Music is a modern facility with a large parking deck just a block away from the building. In addition to its faculty committed to teaching excellence, the school presents over 250 performances and masterclasses each year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--StartFragment--> <!--EndFragment--><\/p>\n<p>Students interested in the Advanced Certificate for Music Education may apply online at <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/prospective-students\/applications\/\" target=\"_blank\">montclair.edu\/graduate<\/a>.\u00a0Transcripts of previous college study and a copy of applicants\u2019 teaching certification in music (standard or alternate route) are required, however GRE scores and an audition are not.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn More\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--StartFragment--><\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the program, including application guidelines, prospective students are encouraged to click the links below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/media\/montclairedu\/collegeofthearts\/johnjcalischoolofmusic\/academicprograms\/musiceducation\/CARTCertificateInMusicEd_1-27-16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Advanced Certificate in Music Education flyer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/media\/montclairedu\/collegeofthearts\/johnjcalischoolofmusic\/academicprograms\/musiceducation\/Advanced-Certificate-in-Music-Education---Course-Descriptions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Certificate Course Descriptions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/media\/montclairedu\/collegeofthearts\/johnjcalischoolofmusic\/academicprograms\/musiceducation\/Summer-2016-Courses.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Summer Courses \u2013 Get a Head Start<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/arts\/cali-school-of-music\/academic-programs\/music-education\/\" target=\"_blank\">John J. Cali School of Music \u2013 All Music Education Options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Graduate School<\/a>\u00a0 l\u00a0\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Questions about the program may be directed to Dr. Lisa DeLorenzo, Graduate Coordinator of Music Education at <a href=\"mailto:delorenzol@mail.montclair.edu\">delorenzol@mail.montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Questions regarding the application process may be directed to <a href=\"mailto:graduate.school@montclair.edu\">graduate.school@montclair.edu<\/a> or 973-644-5147.<\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The John J. 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