Florida International University (FIU) is a public research university with its main campus in the neighborhood of University Park in Westchester, Miami-Dade County, Florida. Founded in 1965 by the Florida Legislature, the school opened its doors to students in 1972. FIU has grown to become the third-largest university in Florida and the eighth-largest public university in the United States by enrollment. FIU is a constituent part of the State University System of Florida.
Florida International University's Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts in Miami, FL, provides a vibrant environment for musical study and artistic development. As part of the College of CARTA, the school offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including degrees like the BM, BA, MM, MS in Music Education, and DMA, serving over 300 music majors. Emphasizing comprehensive musicianship, critical thinking, entrepreneurship, and integrated technology, the curriculum prepares students for varied careers in music. The school is housed primarily in the state-of-the-art Wertheim Performing Arts Center, holds NASM accreditation, and actively engages the community through numerous performances, festivals, and outreach initiatives.
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