Music Education

Admission Requirements

Master of Arts in Music Education

Applications for admission to a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Education Program in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching are made to the Graduate Admissions Office in the Admissions Center. Students must hold Initial Certification as a teacher of music in New York State (or equivalent). Admission is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following:

• A completed application form to the master's program.
  
• A minimum grade point average of 2.75 in each of two categories:
  • undergraduate course work
  • course work in the area of music
• A written personal statement describing the candidate's goals in the teaching profession and in graduate studies.
  
• Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.

Master of Arts in Music Education with Specialization in Wind Conducting

• A completed application form to the master's program.
  
• A minimum grade point average of 2.75 in each of two categories:
  • undergraduate course work
  • course work in the area of music
• A written personal statement describing the candidate's goals in the teaching profession and in graduate studies.
  
• Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.
  
• Conducting Audition
  
• Interview

Master of Science in Education in Music Education

Applications for admission to a Master of Science (M.S.) in Education Program in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching are made to the Graduate Admissions Office in the Admissions Center. Students who do not meet the full admission requirements may be advised to complete prerequisite courses under a planned program before becoming eligible for admission. Admission is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following:

• A completed application form to the master's program.
  
• A minimum grade point average of 2.75 in each of two categories:
  • undergraduate course work
  • course work in the area of music
• A written personal statement describing the candidate's goals in the teaching profession and in graduate studies.
  
• Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.

The faculty in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching recognize that any single criterion may not reliably predict a candidate's potential for success in a graduate program. Consequently, candidates are welcome to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience may compensate. Students who do not meet the admissions requirements may be advised to complete prerequisite courses under a planned program before becoming eligible for admission. A maximum of 12 s.h. of graduate course work leading toward the Master of Arts degree may be completed prior to matriculation in the program.