Graduate Certificate in Vocology

This certificate bridges the gap between the vocal offerings of the School of Music and the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The purpose of the Graduate Certificate in Vocology is to provide the basic and applied science of voice production in the context of aesthetic and professional voice use to individuals seeking to teach voice technique to singers, actors, and professional voice users. It is designed for vocal teachers who want to combine the science of voice production with professional application.

Admission to the Graduate School is open to anyone holding a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university. In cases, where a program’s accrediting body allows alternate admissions standards, exceptions may be made. Applicants should have completed undergraduate or graduate work of sufficient quality and scope to enable them to successfully pursue graduate study. The University of Memphis offers equal educational opportunity to all persons without regard to race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin or disability. Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelor’s degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents. GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field. English proficiency test scores required by the University: Duolingo English Test- For students affected by test center closures due to COVID-19, the University is temporarily accepting Duolingo as an alternative. 100 or higher on the overall score, all sub scores must be at least 80. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Institution code 1459. TOEFL - 550 or higher on the paper version, 79 or higher on the internet-based test IELTS (International English Language Testing System- 6.0 or higher PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 53 or higher To be eligible for the certificate program the student should either have undergraduate coursework in music, theater, or communication sciences and disorders and be currently enrolled at the University of Memphis as a graduate student. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0. Applicants who do not speak English as their primary language are required to meet the University’s minimum TOEFL score. To apply, students must submit an application form, a current or completed undergraduate transcript, and a one-page letter of intent. Letters of intent should describe reasons for pursuing the certificate, relevant background and experiences, and/or professional goals or plans. Admission to this certificate program does not imply acceptance into any graduate program at the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music or the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, within the university, or at outside institutions. Graduate credit obtained in this certificate is not guaranteed to transfer to our program or any other program as credit to fulfill the degree sought. Students will be required to sign a waiver acknowledging the policies and limitations of this program.