The Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Ethnomusicology at UNC Greensboro provides graduate students with the knowledge and skills needed to apply the principles of ethnomusicology to a variety of musical careers and gain an awareness of a wide variety of musical traditions. In addition to gaining awareness of a wide variety of musical traditions, the Certificate will prepare students to teach introductory courses in world music and ethnomusicology.
About the School of Music
The School of Music at UNC Greensboro was ranked #1 in the U.S. by Best Value Schools in 2025.
The UNCG School of Music offers the only comprehensive degrees in music education and music performance in the State of North Carolina, from the undergraduate level through doctoral study.
The school is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
The Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Ethnomusicology Program Distinctions
UNCG’s PBC in Ethnomusicology program stands out due to its deeply embedded, hands-on regional and global ensemble experiences. The program directly bridges music with the social sciences, encouraging students to take graduate-level coursework in sociology, history, or anthropology.
UNCG pairs Musicology and Ethnomusicology into a unified, collaborative area. Students explore music through both historical documents and cultural/global lenses simultaneously.
The PBC in Ethnomusicology is not just a standard stand alone degree. The program’s curriculum enhances the marketability of its performance (M.M. and D.M.A.) students.
The PBC in Ethnomusicology Student Experience
Students complete two credits of world music ensembles which could include Old Time, Indian Music, Steel Pan, and Latin American Folk.
After Receiving a PBC in Ethnomusicology
The Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Ethnomusicology prepares students to teach introductory courses in world music and ethnomusicology.
How to Apply to the PBC in Ethnomusicology Program
Students interested in the PBC in Ethnomusicology complete the UNCG Graduate School admission process and the School of Music Master’s admissions process.
Frequently Asked Questions About the PBC in Ethnomusicology Program
Program Details
Degree Type: Graduate Certificate
College/School: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Program Type: Graduate Certificate
Class Type: In Person
Catalog Name: Ethnomusicology, P.B.C.
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