School of Music – Graduate Certificate Advancing Artistry and Expertise in Musical Expression
Why Choose Liberty University’s School of Music for Your Graduate Certificate?
Do you need to learn new music and worship skills for your ministry? Liberty offers a fast-track to practical music ministry skills through our online graduate certificates!
As one of the largest music schools in the nation, Liberty provides vast resources to help you succeed in your music education and make a more significant impact on your community for Christ!
The mission of the School of Music is to equip musicians and ministry professionals to be Champions for Christ. Liberty’s online music programs do not require any on-campus visits and can be completed in as little as 1 semester, giving you the flexibility, affordability, and quality you need. Become a part of Liberty’s mission today and learn the music and worship skills you need for your ministry!
Ranked in the Top 10% of Niche.com’s Best Online Schools in America
What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Available School of Music Certificate Programs
Ethnomusicology
Worship Studies
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Value of a Degree
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a graduate communication certificate can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: music anthropology researcher** and worship leader.***
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining advanced knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a communication graduate certificate degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Unemployment rates and earnings by educational attainment, 2024 (viewed online Apr. 17, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Librarians and Library Media Specialists (viewed online Apr. 17, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
***Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Music Directors and Composers (viewed online Apr. 17, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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