About the course

The M.S. programs in Music Education prepare graduates to be innovative musicians, effective and engaging educators, and advocates of the arts in the schools and communities they serve.

　　These dual programs from both the School of Education’s Department of Teaching and Leadership and The Setnor School of Music provide an environment of excellence where one can develop the understanding and skills necessary to become a skilled, independent, lifelong learner, and music educator. There are three Music Education master’s degrees at Syracuse, depending on your existing New York State teacher certification and interests:

　　The Music Education: Preparation M.S. program is for candidates with a NASM-accredited undergraduate degree, but no existing music certification. This program meets the academic requirements for both initial and professional New York State teacher certification in Music (all grades).

　　The Music Education: Professional M.S. program is for candidates with existing New York State initial teacher certification in Music (all grades) and would like to concentrate in education. This program meets the academic requirements for professional New York State teacher certification in Music.

　　The Music Education: Professional M.Mus. program is for candidates with existing New York State initial teacher certification in Music (all grades) and would like to concentrate in music. This program meets the academic requirements for professional New York State teacher certification in Music Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: US$33,696

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Syracuse
Fall (August), 2025	Syracuse

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Syracuse University

Bachelor?s degree and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.

　　Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study

　　Competitive scores on one of the following admissions entrance exams: Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Miller Analogy Test (MAT), or other acceptable, nationally normed admissions examination, or a passing score on the Praxis: Core Academic Skills for Educators, edTPA, or ATS-W exam.

　　A personal essay describing the candidate?s beliefs about music teaching, student learning, commitment to diversity, enthusiasm for learning, willingness to foster collaboration, and ethics.

　　Letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers.

　　Interview recommended (telephone interviews accepted).

　　Resume or CV.

　　No audition is required.

　　Additional requirements for the Preparation M.S. program

　　Bachelor?s degree in music from an institution accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

　　No existing teacher certification in music.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Syracuse University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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