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Holy Names University
Overview
Holy Names University / Department of Music is located in Oakland, CA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Music (MM) | Music education with Kodaly emphasis | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Piano pedagogy | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Vocal pedagogy | |
| (Certificate) | Kodaly |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 4 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 2 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Comp Exam Required Recital |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
10
Applied
6
Accepted
4
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | August 1st | July 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | December 1st | December 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Audition; minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.6 overall, 3.0 in major |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 2 |
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
13
Total Graduate Students
92%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
7%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7.69% |
| White or Caucasian | 61% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 15.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7.69% |
| Two or more races | 7.69% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (15%)
Female (84%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Performance practice with special interest in Baroque, Romantic, and twentieth-century instrumental and vocal music; choral pedagogy; Hungarian music education |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
3500 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94619-1699
United States
Oakland, CA 94619-1699
United States
