Fall 2011 Graduate Catalog
Graduate Level - Certificate in Kodaly (9 Credits)
Department: School of Teaching and Learning

Program Description
The Kodály Method Summer Program is a graduate-level program designed for qualified educators and music supervisors at every level of musical instruction, from elementary, junior and senior high school through college and university-level students. To achieve Kodály certification, participants must complete all three sequential courses in the program. The courses are taught by an exceptional collection of certified Kodály instructors in a friendly, supportive, and educationally focused environment. The Kodály concept emphasizes music literacy based on singing folk songs. Music concepts are taught through a developmental sequence of skills. Teaching techniques include solfege syllables, Curwin hand signs and rhythm syllables.



Admission Requirements

1. Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Completed “Application for Admission to Graduate Study” form.
3. Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended.
4. Non-refundable $20.00 fee for first-time applicants to Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Requirements (9 Credits)


MUS 634 Kodaly Method for Training Teachers Level I (3)
MUS 635 Kodaly Method for Training Teachers Level II (3)
MUS 636 Kodaly Method for Training Teachers Level III (3)