You’ll combine intensive study in music education with pedagogy and music specialization course work. You can choose from electives in research and praxis, including topics like teaching music composition and improvisation and technological trends in music education, as well as courses across the variety of programs at NYU Steinhardt.
You'll gain valuable experience through completing one semester of fieldwork in a New York City–based community setting, and learn from faculty who are active musicians, respected educators, regularly published authors, and avid researchers.
You'll also have opportunities to hone your musical talents by participating in a variety of performing ensembles and chamber groups directed by top New York artists.