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Below is a list of courses that make up this certificate. It is recommended that you meet with an academic advisor before registering for classes.
Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Intermediate Piano Pedagogy program is for pianists who want to teach intermediate piano students. Classes offered include learning various methods, techniques, repertoire, skills, style and musicianship necessary to teach piano effectively.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Type
- Certificate
- Academic Plan
- Intermediate Piano Pedagogy (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5749
- Total Credits Required
- 16-17
- Effective Term
- Fall 2024
Admission Criteria
None
What You’ll Learn
This certificate will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Compare and contrast the characteristics and styles of the music throughout history including the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and/or Contemporary periods.
- Differentiate among various piano performance practices and teaching techniques appropriate for teaching intermediate and early advanced piano students.
- Demonstrate musical and piano accompanying skills by using various chords and by adapting scores to fit musical interpretation.
- Collaborate with other musicians in performing chamber ensemble music literature.
- Demonstrate techniques for the applicable intermediate or advanced level of private piano instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, and performance.
- Research piano pedagogy resources on a topic of special interest.
Program Prerequisites
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 0-16 | |
| Certificate of Completion in Beginning Piano Pedagogy (5743N) (16) OR | ||
| permission of program director (0) | 0-16 | |
Required Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 16-17 | |
| MHL140 | Survey of Music History (3) OR | |
| MHL241 | Music History and Literature to 1750 (3) OR | |
| MHL242 | Music History and Literature 1750 to present (3) | 3 |
| MHL242 | preferred. | |
| MUP141 | Intermediate Piano Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUP181 | Chamber Music Ensembles (1) | 2 |
| Two (2) credits of MUP181 required. | ||
| MUP241 | Piano Artistry | 2 |
| MUP101AD | Private Instruction: Piano (1) OR | |
| MUP151AD | Private Instruction: Piano (1) OR | |
| MUP166 | Jazz Piano I (1) OR | |
| MUP289 | Basics of Piano Accompanying Instrument (2) | 1-2 |
| Students should work with instructor to arrange Private Instruction with emphasis in Jazz Piano. | ||
| MUP102AD | Private Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR | |
| MUP152AD | Private Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR | |
| MUP202AD | Private Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR | |
| MUP252AD | Private Instruction: Piano (2) | 4 |
| Total of four (4) credits required. Courses may be repeated for credit. | ||
| MUP298AA | Special Projects (1) OR | |
| MUP298AB | Special Projects (2) | 2 |
| Total of two (2) credits required. | ||
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Disclaimer
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=187276).
Full Award Details
- Major
- 5749
- First Term
- 2024 Fall
- Final Term
- Current
- Award
- CCL
- Total Credits
- 16-17
- CIPS code
- 50.0907
- SOC codes
- 27-2042.00
- Program Availability
- MC
- Instructional Council
- Music
- Last Updated
- 02/23/2026