graduate degree program
Facts About VanderCook’s Graduate Program:
- VanderCook has the largest graduate program in music education in the U. S.
- Our graduate program attracts students from all over the country, and abroad.
- All graduate students complete a set of core
requirements and specialize in either band, choral or string music education. - Students must complete a master’s project and a comprehensive written examination.
- You may use up to 12 MECA credits as electives for the graduate degree.
VanderCook College Encourages:
- A working knowledge of various musical instruments and voice
- Skill in arranging, composition, and use of computer technology
- Knowledge and appreciation of music history and literature
- A strong grasp of research techniques
- A high level of musical performance
Our Mission:
Our graduate program serves the educational needs of music teachers with a broad-based curriculum that upholds the College’s mission to develop:
- Strong character
- Skill in the process of teaching
- Respect for the essential role of music in our culture