Music Technology Certificate
Requirements for the Certificate (21 credits)
Purdue University 2024-2025 University Catalog
Music Technology Certificate
Location(s): West Lafayette
About the Certificate
The Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance, in collaboration with two of its
own programs, Division of Music and the Department of Theatre along with the Purdue Polytechnic
Institute, have developed a certificate program in Music Technology. This timely program will add
depth to the university’s offerings in technology and also speak to the need by many students to
continue their study of music while at Purdue.
Students will take essential courses in electronic music synthesis, recording practices,
computer-based music notation and music history and theory courses. Upon completion of this
certificate, students will have a theoretical and practical understanding of how music is made
today using electronic instruments, computers, and other essential technologies. A program like
this adds depth and awareness to any academic major and may offer new insights into future research
and creative impulses.
Requirements for the Certificate (21 credits)
Foundational Studies (12 credits)
Required:
MUS 13200 - Music Theory I Credits: 3.00
MUS 16100 - Class Piano And Musicianship I Credits: 3.00
MUS 16200 - Class Piano And Musicianship II Credits: 3.00
Choose one:
MUS 25000 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3.00
MUS 37600 - World Music Credits: 3.00
MUS 37800 - Jazz History Credits: 3.00
Music Technology (9 credits)
Required:
MUS 27000 - Computer Skills In Music Credits: 3.00
MUS 38300 - Digital Audio Recording And Production I Credits: 3.00
Choose one:
ECET 22400 - Electronic Systems Credits: 3.00
ECET 17 700 - Data Acquisition And Systems Control Credits: 3.00
ECET 17 900 - Introduction To Digital Systems Credits: 3.00
NOTE: It is recommended that students with little or no previous technology training take ECET
22400 Electronic Systems rather than ECET 17700 or ECET 17900.
Notes
Students do not need any previous knowledge or experience in music to complete this program. At
least 50% of credits for the CLA certificate must be from Purdue University.
College of Liberal Arts Pass/No Pass Option Policy
P/NP cannot be used to satisfy Liberal Arts Core, Liberal Arts major, minor, or certificate
requirements.
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