PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE

June 1, 2011  (Late applications considered, space permitting)

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PREREQUISITES

AKI is a graduate program for music educators who hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Music or
Music Education.  Under certain circumstances, students whose undergraduate degree is not in
music but have an extensive musical background may apply, with the approval of the director.  

Level I courses are prerequisites for Level II courses.  Level II courses are prerequisites for Level
III courses.  Level I students who need an introduction to, or brush-up of, sight singing/ear training
skills must take the Solfa Fundamentals course during Special Studies Week prior to taking Solfa
I.  There are no prerequisites for Solfa Fundamentals or Level IV courses.

Due to the unique content of AKI courses and the number of credits each course carries, transfer
credits from other institutions are not accepted.
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HOW TO APPLY

Application Requirements

  • Complete and submit the on-line (preferred) or paper application.
  • Pay the non-refundable application fee of $50.
  • Make arrangements for your undergraduate college to send an official transcript for your
    bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Education, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Special
    permission from the program director is required if your undergraduate GPA is lower than
    3.0.
  • Write and submit an essay describing your academic and professional accomplishments,
    your aspirations, and why you want to enroll in the Kodály master’s degree program.
  • Submit your resume or vitae.
  • Submit two professional letters of recommendation.
  • Take the Solfa Skills Assessment Test.  Schedule a time by contacting program director
    Amy Branum Huggins at ahuggins@american-kodaly-institute.org .

Application Procedures

ON-LINE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (Preferred Method)

____1. Go to Loyola’s Graduate Admission page.

____2. If you do not already have a Loyola College log-in I.D. and password, create them by left
_______clicking personalize this site, and following the sequential instructions provided.

_____3. Return to Loyola’s Graduate Admission page, and left click Apply Online!

_____4. Click Start.

_____5. Select a category from the Student Type drop-down menu, then left click Next.

_____6. Select Education and Teacher Certification from the Academic Area of Interest drop-down
_______menu, then left click Next.

_____7. Select Kodály Music Education from the Concentration of Interest drop-down menu, then
_______left click Next.

_____8. Select Master of Education from the Intended Degree drop-down menu, then left click
_______Next.

_____9. Select LOCATION from the Program Location drop-down list.  (The location is the
_______main campus on Charles Street, called Greenwood.)

____10. Select one of the Multi-summer categories from the Attendance Plan drop-down menu,
_______then left click Next.

____11. Select Summer 2011 or Summer 2012 from the Anticipated Start Term drop-down menu,
_______then left click Next.

____12. Review your summary of selections.  Go back to change any that are incorrect.  Left click
_______Finish.

____13. Read the Application Instructions, then complete and send the application form.  

The instructions page is a generic one for applications to Education and Teacher Certification
graduate degree programs, so the Requirements of a Completed Form listed are not specific to the
Kodály master’s degree program.  In addition to your completed form, you must submit the
following to Loyola’s Office of Graduate Admission:

  • Non-refundable fee of $50
  • Essay describing your academic and professional accomplishments, your aspirations, and
    why you want to enroll in the Kodály master’s degree program.
  • Official transcript for your bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Education, with a GPA of
    3.0 or higher.  Special permission from the program director is required if your
    undergraduate GPA is lower than 3.0.
  • Resume or vitae
  • Two professional letters of recommendation.  Use the Request Recommendation link to
    make arrangements for your references to receive a recommendation request from Loyola.  

All applicants must make arrangements with program director Amy Branum Huggins to take the
Solfa Skills Assessment Test.  The test may be taken in person (preferred) or via a combination of
telephone, recorded responses, and written responses.  If your test score indicates that you require
a prep course before entrance into Solfa I, your admission into the master’s program will be
conditional upon enrolling in, and successfully completing, the Solfa Fundamentals course given
during the first week of July.

In addition to the above, international students must submit the following to Loyola’s Office of
Graduate Admission:

  • WES Evaluation (required only for International applicants who have pursued college or
    university study outside the U.S.) Official transcripts must be submitted to World
    Educational Services (http://www.wes.org) for program evaluation and equivalency of
    grades and credits
  • TOEFL Score Report (required only if English is not your native language)
  • International student supplemental documents (required only if you need a student visa)
  • If your undergraduate transcript and/or letter(s) of recommendation are not in English, each
    must be accompanied by a certified translation.

PAPER FORM APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

A pdf admission form that can be printed out is available by clicking here: Pdf Admission Form .

Paper admission forms for the Kodály masters program are available from:

_____Office of Graduate Admission
_____Loyola University Maryland
_____GCTC 80
_____2034 Greenspring Drive
_____Timonium, Maryland USA 21093
_____Telephone: (410) 617-5020
_____Toll-free: (800) 221-9107, ext. 5020
_____Fax: (410) 617-2002
_____E-mail: graduate@loyola.edu
_____Open House Information Line: (410) 617-5335

In addition to your paper application form, submit the following:
         
  • Non-refundable fee of $50
  • Essay describing your academic and professional accomplishments, your aspirations, and
    why you want to enroll in the Kodály master’s degree program.
  • Official transcript for your bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Education, with a GPA of
    3.0 or higher.  Special permission from the program director is required if your
    undergraduate GPA is lower than 3.0.
  • Resume or vitae
  • Two professional letters of recommendation.  Use the Request Recommendation link on-line
    to make arrangements for your references to receive a recommendation request from
    Loyola.  

In addition, all applicants must make arrangements with program director Amy Branum Huggins to
take the Solfa Skills Assessment Test.  The test may be taken in person (preferred) or via a
combination of telephone, recorded responses, and written responses.  If your test score indicates
that you require a prep course before entrance into Solfa I, your admission into the master’s
program will be conditional upon enrolling in, and successfully completing, the Solfa Fundamentals
course given during the first week of July.


INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATIONS

International students should contact Maureen Faux, the Director of Graduate Admission, before
applying.  Depending upon your country, there are various wait times for obtaining student visas to
study in the United States.  Ms. Fox can help you to determine whether you should apply to begin
your degree in Summer 2011 or Summer 2012.  Her contact information is:

_____Maureen Faux
_____Director of Graduate Admission
_____mwfaux@loyola.edu _____(410) 617-5020

In addition to your on-line or paper application form, submit the following:
         
  • Non-refundable fee of $50
  • Essay describing your academic and professional accomplishments, your aspirations, and
    why you want to enroll in the Kodály master’s degree program.
  • Official transcript for your bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Education, with a GPA of
    3.0 or higher.  Special permission from the program director is required if your
    undergraduate GPA is lower than 3.0.
  • Resume or vitae
  • Two professional letters of recommendation.  Use the Request Recommendation link on-line
    to make arrangements for your references to receive a recommendation request from
    Loyola.  

All applicants must make arrangements with program director Amy Branum Huggins to take the
Solfa Skills Assessment Test.  The test may be taken in person (preferred) or via a combination of
telephone, recorded responses, and written responses.  If your test score indicates that you require
a prep course before entrance into Solfa I, your admission into the master’s program will be
conditional upon enrolling in, and successfully completing, the Solfa Fundamentals course given
during the first week of July.

In addition to the above, international students must submit the following to Loyola’s Office of
Graduate Admission:

  • WES Evaluation (required only for International applicants who have pursued college or
    university study outside the U.S.) Official transcripts must be submitted to World
    Educational Services (http://www.wes.org) for program evaluation and equivalency of
    grades and credits
  • TOEFL Score Report (required only if English is not your native language)
  • International student supplemental documents (required only if you need a student visa)
  • If your undergraduate transcript and/or letter(s) of recommendation are not in English, each
    must be accompanied by a certified translation.

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HOW TO REGISTER FOR COURSES

Registration Form and Instructions

After you receive notice that you have been accepted into the master’s degree program, you will
receive detailed registration information, and may register for summer semester classes.  Your first
summer, a paper registration form – “the green form” – is required.  This is available from Deborah
Smedley:   

_____Deborah Smedley                                                                        
_____Coordinator of Graduate Records, Education Specialties
_____410-617-2106
_____dsmedley@loyola.edu

_____The American Kodály Institute
_____Loyola University Maryland
_____c/o Deborah Smedley
_____Timonium Campus, 26e
_____2034 Greenspring Drive
_____Timonium, Maryland 21093


Registration & Tuition Fees

  • Course Registration                  $25
  • Tuition, per semester hour       $490


Course Numbers, Titles, and Credits

SPECIAL STUDIES WEEK COURSE - 1 credit (July 5 - 9):

  • KM 991 - Solfa Fundamentals (1 credit)

This course is required for students whose scores on the Solfa Skills Assessment Test indicate the
need for a prep course before entering Solfa I.  Others are welcome to enroll on an optional basis.  
This course is not counted among the 36 credits required to complete the Kodály master’s
degree.      

REQUIRED LEVEL I COURSES - 9 credits (July 11 - 29)

  • KM 860 - Solfa I        (2 credits)
  • KM 852 - Kodály Methodology I (2 credits)
  • KM 853 - Kodály Materials I (3 credits)
  • KM 856 - Choral Studies I (2 credits)

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