Graduate Admissions for Professional Studies Certificate

Professional Studies Certificate applicants submit a complete paper application and supporting materials. The checklist for the Professional Studies Certificate is listed below; please be sure to read through the additional program-specific materials.

To be accepted as a Professional Studies student, the applicant must have completed a Master's degree in performance and must demonstrate a Master's exit level of performance through an audition.

The checklist for the Professional Studies Certificate is listed below.

All MUSIC materials should be mailed to:
Boyer College of Music and Dance
Presser Hall (021-00)
Attn: Matthew Schillizzi
2001 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Professional Studies Certificate Application Checklist

• Temple University paper application; there is no application fee
• Academic Transcripts - Official sealed records from each college and university previously attended, including Temple University.
  • All music applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the Bachelor of Music degree at Temple University, which is based on a curriculum of 125 to 136 hours.
  • International applicants, please see Graduate School’s regulations regarding Official Educational Documents.
• Letters of Recommendation (2)
• Resume
• Statement of Professional Goals
• Audition - Note: Application Deadlines, Audition Dates and Audition Requirements are the same as the M.M. programs. 
• Standardized Tests (GRE or MAT) are NOT required.
• TOEFL or IELTS - See Score Reporting for Tests of Academic English for more information.

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