Course Program

In recent years, there has been a notable surge in interest among Indian and Indian origin families across the globe for a structured certificate course focused on the music of His Holiness Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji. They are seeking a formalized curriculum that blends Carnatic music training with the spiritual essence of Sri Swamiji’s compositions. There’s a strong emotional and cultural motivation to preserve and pass on Sri Swamiji’s musical legacy to the next generation. The interest spans across age groups, from young children to adults, with many parents wanting to learn alongside their kids.


Courses & Certificate


Two levels of courses are offered through this certificate program. The certification is issued by Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, India (to be finalized), an educational institution officially recognized by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, India. Academic credits are issued as part of the certification.

Level 1 ( Beginner )

  • Learn foundational bhajans and ragas
  • Understand music therapy basics
  • Plan and perform in community settings


Level 2 ( Advanced )


  • Master complex compositions and vocal techniques
  • Facilitate music therapy sessions
  • Lead healing initiatives and mentor others


Credit Transfer for International Enrollees


Credit Hour Equivalency

International educational institutions typically use a home country credit equivalency system to evaluate to the equivalent local credit hours. For example, U.S. institutions typically use a Carnegie Unit system: 1 U.S. credit is approximately equivalent to 15 contact hours of instruction. If our course offers 180 contact hours over 9 months, that aligns with 12 U.S. semester credits, assuming 15 hours = 1 credit.


Accreditation and Recognition

The credits are automatically recognized if the issuing institution (Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University (to be finalized)) is a recognized institution by the home country’s educational institution (or employer in the case of employment). In other cases, the credits can be evaluated by evaluation agencies of the home country to equate to local credit hours and recognition. For example, two popular evaluation agencies in the US are ETS and WES.


Transferability

  • Once evaluated, credits may be accepted as:
  • Electives in music, ethnomusicology, or religious studies
  • General education credits
  • Or non-credit enrichment (if not aligned with degree requirements)