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Department Information and Typical Discipline-Specific Academic Degree & Qualifications1 of faculty within Music

The School of Music is committed to preparing students for diverse careers in the music world of the 21st century. The cornerstone of the school is the philosophy that the thorough understanding of traditional Western, non-Western, and contemporary musical traditions, are fundamental for the success of today's musician. A focus on comprehensive musicianship, individualized instruction, the ensemble experience, and the use of the latest technology are points of emphasis for the school. Located in a culturally diverse, urban center, the School of Music at FIU is committed to training qualified teachers, performers, composers, and music scholars for the world of today and tomorrow.

Degrees offered

  • Bachelor of Music
  • BA in Music
  • Master of Music
  • MS in Music Education

Terminal Degree 2 for each discipline taught in Music

  • DMA, DOA, DOM, Ph.D. in Music (50.0901) for all History, Literature, Theory, Pedagogy and Composition courses
  • Ed. D, Ph.D. in Music Teacher Education (13.1312) for all Music Education courses
  • MFA, MM in Music (50.0901) for all Performance, Arts Management, and Opera Production courses
  • MFA, MM, MMA in Conducting (50.0906) for selected Performance courses (MUG, MUN prefixes)

Related Disciplines 3

  • Conducting (50.0906) - all MUE courses
  • Music (50.0901) - all MUE courses
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory (50.0902) - all MUE courses
  • Music Teacher Education (13.1312) - all MUS courses
  • Musicology and Ethnomusicology (50.0905) - all MUE courses

Related Disciplines for specific courses 3

  • Education (13) - MUE 4940
  • Music (50.0901) - MUH 3220, 3514, MUL 1010
  • Music Teacher Education (13.1312) - MUH 1011, MUL 1010, MUN 1310, 1340, 1380, 2320, 2330, 3313, 3343, 3383, 4323, 4333, 4380, 5315, 5325, 5335, 5345, 5385
  • Stringed Instruments (50.0911) - MUE 2440, 3922, 3923
  • Theatre/Theatre Arts Management (50.1004) - MUH 3220, 3514, MUL 1010

Other Teaching Qualifications (Description of Required Academic Degree and Justifications 4 for the programs in Music)

Consideration of other teaching qualifications in lieu of academic credentials is made on a case-by-case basis and accepted in special cases where evidence of exceptional industry experience, research or other qualifications can be documented and are directly applicable to the course being taught.

Notes

1Whenever instructors are not credentialed by their advanced degree or by an approved CIP relationship, they must be credentialed through a narrative justification of the instructor's qualifications to teach this/these course(s). Such credentialing is based on the proposed instructor's academic and professional preparation; diplomas, certificates, or relevant licensures; publications and presentations in the field; honors, awards, and professional recognitions; and other demonstrated competencies, skills, and experiences which the instructor brings to the University. These must be clearly tied to the specific courses to be taught and should establish beyond doubt that the instructor is qualified to teach the specific courses they are to be assigned.

The Office of the Provost reviews all such justifications and where the justifications warrant the instructor's teaching the courses proposed, it will either approve the justification for the appropriate period (seven years for full-time faculty members, or four years for part-time faculty members) or employ one of two additional clearance categories beyond the advanced degree and related-discipline categories which it may use to credential some instructors where their accomplishments warrant this:

Active Research Clearance in the Discipline or Active Artistic/Special Talent Clearance in the Discipline

2The level and discipline of the terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., MS, MFA, doctorate) that is required to teach graduate courses in the discipline

3For each discipline, all strongly-related degree(s) and/or equivalent names for the discipline (include level) that would also be appropriate for teaching at the graduate level

4(1)The appropriate academic degrees and justifications for each related degree above if not obvious; (2) the justification for why the terminal degree is not a doctorate in a discipline, e.g., specific examples of best practice in the discipline and accrediting association language; and (3) any other criteria used to determine appropriate academic qualifications to teach specialty courses in the program.

Current/Effective Date 11/15/2024