Learn specialized and contemporary approaches to teaching music through a wide range of courses in applied music, theory, and pedagogy. You’ll gain hands-on experience through a semester of fieldwork and two semesters of supervised student teaching at NYU-affiliated New York City schools. Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible for New York State initial teaching certification as a teacher of music in all grades (Pre-K–12).
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Degree Details
Official Degree Title
Master of Arts in Teaching Music, All Grades: Initial Certification
Professional Licensure or Certification
Format
Full-time or Part-time
Credits
41
Start Date
Spring
Application Deadline
Start Date
Fall
Application Deadlines
Extended Deadline for International Students
Extended Deadline for Domestic Students
Throughout your program of study, you will engage in course work, hands-on learning, and research in the following areas as you prepare to become an innovative educator of music:
- Music research
- Music education foundations
- Urban and culturally relevant music pedagogies
- Technology-enhanced music teaching strategies
- How to develop a curriculum and build a repertoire suitable for your teaching practice
- Pedagogical techniques and methods for elementary and secondary school classrooms
- Approaches to teaching music with special learners
You'll also have opportunities to work on your musical craft by participating in a variety of performing ensembles and chamber groups directed by leading New York artists.
You will graduate eligible for New York State initial teaching certification as a teacher of music in all grades (Pre-K–12). Learn more about teacher certification and our degree's accreditation.
You'll gain valuable experience through intensive fieldwork and two semesters of student teaching at New York City public and independent schools under the close supervision of experienced music teachers. Plus, with dynamic and diverse classroom settings throughout New York City, you’ll get to work with students from numerous backgrounds and experiences.
Questions
If you have any additional questions about our degree, please feel free to contact us at es86@nyu.edu.
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