Graduate Certificate in Music Production
The Music Production Certificate provides a strong foundation for students interested in audio recording, sound design, and music production, preparing them for careers in the creative and technical aspects of the music and media industries. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, offering students opportunities to work with industry-standard tools such as digital audio workstations, microphones, and mixing consoles. Core courses cover music technology, audio recording techniques, production and mixing, and live sound reinforcement, while elective options allow for exploration of electronic music, sound design, and arts entrepreneurship.
Designed to complement a wide range of degree programs, the certificate is ideal for students in music, theatre, journalism, and related fields, as well as those from other disciplines who want to develop technical and creative audio production skills. Graduates are well-prepared for entry-level roles in music production, live sound, broadcast, and media industries, as well as entrepreneurial opportunities in creative arts.
Requirements
This 12-credit program includes required coursework in music technology, recording techniques, mixing, and live sound, with electives that allow students to explore electronic music, sound design, and arts entrepreneurship. A minimum GPA of 2.0 and no grade lower than C- are required for certificate completion.
| Required Courses | 8 | |
| MUS_GENL 7260 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| MUS_GENL 7261 | Audio Recording Techniques | 2 |
| MUS_GENL 7262 | Music Production and Mixing | 2 |
| MUS_GENL 7263 | Live Sound Reinforcement | 2 |
| Electives | 4 | |
| MUS_THRY 7245 | Introduction to Electronic Music | 3 |
| MUS_THRY 7247 | Introduction to Digital Synthesis | 2 |
| MUS_THRY 7281 | Analysis of Video Game Music | 3 |
| MUS_H_LI 7320 | Historical Studies in African-American Music | 3 |
| MUS_GENL 7512 | Principles of Arts Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MUS_GENL 8085 | Problems in Music | 1-6 |
For more information about the program, students should contact their academic advisor or reach out to Dr. Cory Brodack, the program coordinator, for guidance.