Microcredentials (ICMs)

The Music Program at Geneseo offers a number of certificate programs (SUNY ICMs). Certificate programs consist of a cluster of 3-4 courses that focus on the development of practical and professional skills and applied learning, leading to a final project. Certificate programs are ideal for professionals who are looking to explore alternative career paths or to enhance existing skills.  You can read more about SUNY ICMs here. 

In addition, all certificates may be earned en route to a minor, major, or may be combined to create a unique music major. For information on "stacking" certificates to complete a music major or minor, see the description of our Programs of Study in Music. The department offers the following certificate programs in music:

Harmony & Composition

  • MUSC 189 Elements of Music Theory
  • MUSC 256 Elements of Diatonic Harmony and Polyphony
  • MUSC 356 Contemporary Harmony
  • MUSC 357 Counterpoint for Composition

Suzuki Violin Pedagogy

  • MUSC 144 Applied Violin Study (2 semesters)
  • MUSC 244 Applied Violin Study (2 semesters)
  • MUSC 362 Suzuki Seminar I
  • MUSC 362 Suzuki Seminar II
  • MUSC 399 Directed Study Suzuki Practicum

Music Business, Recording, & Production

  • MUSC 102 Elements of Music Technology
  • MUSC 202 Introduction to Music Business
  • MUSC 302 Recording and Production I
  • MUSC 303 Film and Game scoring or MUSC 304 Recording and Production II