TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
Welcome from the Director
2
Frequently asked questions
2.1 What is required for admission to the
masters program at the School of Music & Dance?
2.2 Are degrees from foreign universities,
conservatories, and institutions acceptable?
2.3 How long will it take to finish my
degree?
2.4 What areas of concentration are available
for graduate study in music?
2.5 What are the entrance examinations
like?
2.6 Can I transfer in units from another
masters program?
2.7 How strict are the deadlines?
2.8 Who comes to SJSU to get a masters
degree?
2.9 Will my employment prospects be enhanced
when I complete my graduate degree in music?
2.10 Will a master's degree in music from SJSU
make me an attractive candidate for further graduate study if I decide to
pursue additional education?
2.11 What about the faculty?
2.12 Are there special learning
opportunities?
2.13 What types of facilities are
available?
2.14 Is there financial aid for graduate
students in music?
2.15 What are educational and living expenses
like in San José?
2.16 Are there opportunities for me to find
part-time work either on campus or in the community?
2.17 Do I have to be continuously enrolled once
I begin?
2.18 Is it possible to complete a California
Teaching Credential and a master's degree at the same time?
2.19 What resources are available for students
with learning disabilities?
3.
Information for prospective students
3.1 SJSU admission standards
3.2 School of Music and Dance
requirements
3.3 Entrance qualifying examinations in music
history and music systems/theory
3.4 Audition Procedures by Area of
Study
3.5 "Bridge to the Master's" Program
3.6 Classification status
4.
Information for current students
4.1 Residence requirements
4.2 Continuous enrollment
4.3 Academic integrity and grading
policies
4.4 Requirements for satisfactory progress
towards the degree
4.5 Ensemble requirements
4.6 Plans of study
4.7 Final projects
4.8 Written Comprehensive Examination
(WCE)
4.9 Graduation procedures
4.10 Additional information for students in
choral conducting
4.11 Additional information for students in
instrumental conducting
4.12 Additional information for students in
composition and electro-acoustic music
4.13. Additional information for students in
performance
5.
General information about School facilities, procedures, and equipment
5.1.
Music Office
5.2.
Music Use Fee
5.3.
Applied Lesson Codes
5.4
Employment Opportunities
5.5
Building Use
5.6
Practice and Practice Rooms
5.7
Access to the Percussion Studio
5.8
After Hours Passes
5.9
Keys
5.10
Staff Technician and Use of Lab Facilities
5.11 Lab
Key Code Access/Studio Rules
5.12
Resource Center Check out Policy
5.13
Lockers
5.14
Pianos, Harpsichords and Organs
5.15
Instrument Check Out Policy
5.16
Instrument Check Out Procedures
Download Graduate Handbook as a PDF file
Download Graduate Application for the School of Music and Dance
as a PDF file
Page updated
02/14/2005.
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