Arts Leadership Program Certificate Requirements
Effective for students accepted into the ALP certificate program in Fall 2010 or after, the following are the requirements to complete the ALP certificate:
- 3 courses (one of which has to be a core course)
- an internship (2 credits)
- credits totaling 6 or more
- sign and comply with the requirements of the
ALP Pledge
For students entering the program prior to Fall 2010, see ALP
Certificate Requirements
| 1. Core Course | Select a minimum of 1 of the following core courses: |
| Course Title | Credits | Offered |
| Entrepreneurial Thinking (formerly Entrepreneurship in Music) |
2 |
Spring |
| Leadership Issues in Music |
1 |
Fall |
| How to Win an Orchestral Audition | 2 |
Fall |
| Career Skills for the 21st Century | 2 |
Fall |
| 2. Required ALP internship* | 2 credit requirement (1 per semester) |
| 3. Electives | Any other ALC courses to meet
or exceed the 3 course/6 credit certificate requirement |
ALP Certificate candidates are encouraged to take as many ALP courses as their schedule and time will permit.
*ALP Internship Requirements
Local internships during the school year require a commitment
for Fall & Spring, 1 credit per semester. In special cases,
a summer internship may be allowed (1 credit) and must be approved
by the Director, Institute for Music Leadership. Such internship
must be for a minimum of 120 hours. No more than 2 internship
credits can be used towards the 6 credit certificate requirement.
Additional information
Students enrolled in both the ALP and College and/or Community Teaching (CCT) certificate programs cannot count credits for the CCT required course, "MUE 504: Preparing Future Music Faculty," towards their ALP certificate. The ALP internship and the CCT internship must also be separate experiences.
Special Information for Undergraduate Winds, Brass & Percussion students
For more information:
