MSM: Master of Sacred Music
The Master of Sacred Music at the University of St. Thomas prepares students for employment as professional church musicians. The UST Music Department offers an extraordinary educational opportunity for anyone wishing to study and pursue a career in organ and vocal performance, teaching, or church music.
The program integrates the musical, liturgical, and pastoral dimensions to ground students professionally in liturgical music as a ministry. Graduates of the program will be prepared to work with clergy and congregations in a full or part-time capacity, as well as to teach.
Intakes
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- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Welcome to University of St. Thomas Human Resources. UST prides itself on its tight-knit community of experienced and skilled administrators, faculty and staff, all supporting the University’s vision to become one of the great Catholic universities in America.
The University is an exciting and enriching place to work that offers competitive salaries and benefits. Some of our benefits include:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance, long term disability, short term disability
Section 125 Flexible Medical Spending Account and Section 125 Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Free and discounted tuition for employees and families
403(b) pre-tax retirement plans
Paid sick time, vacation, etc. and summer hours
Free use of library and gym
Employee discounts from local and national vendors
PSW Opportunity
3 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Please submit the following:
Online application for admission
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)
TOEFL (minimum 79), IELTS (minimum 6.5), ELS (level 112) or English Comp
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
34890 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: N/A
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