Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Music Education

Program Facts

Delivery Method:

Blended

Start Term:

Spring, Summer

Completion Time:

12 Months

Credits:

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About Our Culturally Relevant & Sustaining Music Education Certificate

Enhance your impact as a music educator with focused, practical coursework designed for today’s diverse classrooms. This program equips you with the tools to create inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments that resonate with all students.

Why Get a Culturally Relevant & Sustaining Music Education Certificate?

Learn from experienced faculty who bring deep knowledge and passion to each course.
Create inclusive classrooms by building the skills to foster belonging for all students in your music program.
Study on your schedule with flexible course formats designed for busy educators.
Boost your resume quickly by earning a valuable graduate-level credential.

Career Outcomes

Earning a graduate certificate in Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Music Education is a powerful way for current music educators to enhance their teaching and become leaders in their field. This specialized credential equips you with the strategies to design and implement inclusive music curricula that reflect and affirm the diverse backgrounds of your students. While this certificate builds on your existing teaching role rather than preparing you for a new one, it opens doors to leadership opportunities and makes you a valuable asset to any school district committed to equity and student engagement. This certificate enhances your qualifications for roles such as:

Lead Music Teacher or Department Head
Music Curriculum Coordinator
Mentor Teacher for culturally responsive practices
Arts Integration Specialist
Director of a community music program
Professional development leader in arts and culture
An enhanced role as a General, Choral, or Instrumental Music Teacher

Requirements

What are the admission requirements for this program at SRU? Check out the requirements in the dropdowns of this section!

Program Director / Coordinator

Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Timothy Little Tran
Music
724.738.2451
timothy.little@sru.edu

When are applications accepted?

Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.

What are all of the admissions requirements?

All applicants must submit the following materials along with a completed online graduate application and a non-refundable application fee:

Official undergraduate degree transcript(s)

Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.

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