Kodály Association of Southern California Participants Only
KASC’s mission is to train, encourage, and inspire educators to achieve higher levels of excellence and advance music education through the implementation and adaptation of the Kodály philosophy.
The summer institute features three levels designed to improve teaching practice in a fun, supportive, and rigorous environment. Whether you are a new music teacher, an experienced educator, or somewhere in between, these courses will help you develop the tools and skills needed to become a more effective music teacher and musician. Courses prepare educators to teach music from Kindergarten through 8th grade and beyond.
Course content across all three levels includes pedagogy, musicianship, and choral experience. Pedagogy focuses on the sequential teaching of musical elements and instructional techniques using folk song materials. Musicianship develops skills through moveable do, ear training, sight-singing, music dictation, interval study, and arranging. Choral experience enhances individual musicianship through ensemble singing and conducting repertoire appropriate for school, religious, and community-based settings.
Number of Units: 3.0 - 10.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours.
Certificate Option: To earn the KASC Summer Institute Certificate, select the certificate option under “Other Fees” and include the additional $75 fee. Your certificate will be mailed to you along with your official transcript.
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Kodály Association of Southern California Participants.
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IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ENROLL WITH THE PARTNERED ORGANIZATION AND PAY ALL REQUIRED FEES BEFORE PURCHASING UNITS THROUGH USD.
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The 糖心Vlog partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.
Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways.
These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the 糖心Vlog; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.
Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.
Directions to Enroll for Credit
Step 1: Register with the Partner Organization (Kodály Association of Southern California) Complete your registration directly with the partner organization. Follow their instructions to begin the course and pay any required enrollment fees.
Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.
Step 2: Register for University Credit After confirming your registration with the partner organization, return to USD’s website.
If this course displays Request Information, it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment (please check the enrollment dates) or enrollment has already closed. If enrollment has closed, you may still contact the organization directly to see if they will accept a late enrollment or if the course will be offered again in the future.
Step 3: Complete the Course Participate fully in the course through the partner organization and complete all required assignments, activities, and assessments.
Step 4: Submit your Certificate of Completion After completing this course, you are required to submit your certificate of completion, which will be provided by your program. Please be sure to purchase your credits first, then email your certificate to [email protected], including the course number in your message.
Step 5: Receive Your Transcript Once your grade has been processed, USD will issue an official transcript reflecting your earned credit. Transcripts are mailed to the address listed in your USD student account.
Transcript Process: Once we receive your certificate of completion, we will begin processing your transcript. Participants are responsible for ensuring that their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.
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