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Enhance your career opportunities, better understand Deaf culture, and learn how to communicate with Deaf people with this undergraduate minor.

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Prepare to conduct original, impactful research on critical issues at the intersections of language, education, and society.

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Applied Psychology combines theory, research, and applications to real-world problems. Prepare for graduate study or a career in psychology or related fields.

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This dual degree program allows you to earn a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness in as little as five years.

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Learn applied statistics and public policy analysis and apply these skills to critical issues across social, behavioral, and health sciences.

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Learn advanced quantitative research techniques and apply them to critical policy issues across social, behavioral, and health sciences.

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Our program integrates psychotherapy and visual arts practice that engages the creative power of art for clinical assessment and treatment.

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Join a community of artists, educators, activists, and community organizers working together to create critical art interventions that inspire dialogue and catalyze social change.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Ideal for multilingual teachers, administrators, and education leaders who seek to extend their career opportunities and training in bilingual education.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Conduct research and study pedagogy in linguistically and socially diverse environments as you prepare for a career in bilingual and bicultural settings.

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Prepare for your New York State Bilingual Extension Certificate and build on your knowledge as a multilingual teacher, supervisor, teacher trainer, or administrator.

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Expand your existing teaching practice and knowledge by engaging in rigorous course work and a reflective model of practice, preparing you to work in bilingual education settings.

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Engage in a comprehensive liberal arts education that enriches your professional musical training. A balance of core studies and forward-thinking electives equips you to excel and adapt in today’s ever-evolving musical landscape.

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Develop technical excellence and deepen your musical insight under the guidance of renowned artists, complemented by exceptional opportunities to perform on campus and across New York City.

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This 16-credit, cross-school undergraduate minor provides exposure to the business, theory, and practice of media and entertainment.

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In this undergraduate minor you'll learn about prevention and intervention efforts that address psychological, social, educational, and health problems in children and adolescents.

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Begin a career in childhood education with course work and student teaching that prepares you for New York State initial teaching certification, grades 1–6. Currently not accepting applications.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Gain hands-on experience student teaching in schools and collaborating with families to teach children with varying capacities and needs.

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Learn to educate children at all learning levels and become eligible for initial teaching certification in general and special education for grades 1–6.

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Expand your teaching skills through pedagogy and fieldwork and prepare to earn professional certification to work with students with or without disabilities.

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The Clinical Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy certificate helps professional PTs develop the clinical skills to gain orthopedic specialist credentials.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Build on your knowledge of clinical and counseling psychology and prepare for a career as a psychologist in community agencies, clinics, hospitals, or private practice.

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This interdisciplinary undergraduate major explores normal communication as well as communication disorders.

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This degree prepares you for eligibility to become a professionally licensed speech-language pathologist.

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Get the skills you need for an academic career as a researcher in an interdisciplinary field.

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The undergraduate minor in Communicative Sciences and Disorders is designed to introduce non-CSD majors to the field.

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The online speech-language pathology (SLP) master’s program prepares students to address speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Complete in as few as two years.

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Gain the skills to be an in-demand computer science educator teaching computer science and programming to children and adolescents in a variety of educational settings with this undergraduate minor.

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Get a comprehensive education focused on the history of costume and textiles in its broadest aesthetic and cultural context.

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NYU Steinhardt's Costume Studies program, in partnership with Long Island University’s (LIU) Palmer School of Library and Information Science, offers this dual degree.

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This master’s degree is designed for aspiring mental health counselors who want to treat mental illness and help clients reach their potential.

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Earn your master’s in mental health counseling online from NYU in as few as 21 months. Graduate prepared to pursue licensure and employment.

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Gain the knowledge and clinical training to become a licensed mental health professional, with a focus on the issues affecting the LGBTQ+ population.

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The Data and Education minor is for students who want to learn how data-driven solutions and applications can improve education practices, policy making, and implementation.

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Gain a strong foundation in developmental theories and cutting-edge research tools and methods for studying development in context.

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Learn to conceive and create digitally based art and design work with a blend of technological skill and theoretical and historical perspectives in this undergraduate minor.

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Gain new or advanced skills in the design and production and use of multimedia learning environments so you can design the media and technology of the future.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Explore Digital Studies to gain a critical understanding of how digital technologies impact individuals and society.

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This interdisciplinary undergraduate minor introduces students to the historical, social, and legal circumstances that shape the experience of disability.

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Start your physical therapy career with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree to gain the knowledge and clinical training necessary to practice physical therapy.

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Boost your physical therapy knowledge through the Doctor of Physical Therapy for practicing professionals. Full-time and part-time options are available.

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Our advanced clinical training in counseling and course work in drama therapy will prepare you to promote health and wellbeing in a range of wellness contexts.

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Prepare to teach young children at different developmental stages and with varying capacities and needs through course work and field experiences.

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Learn to teach children of all ability levels during their youngest years, becoming eligible for early childhood special education certification, birth–grade 2.

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Teach children of all ability levels during their earliest years as you undertake extensive study of their development in multiple contexts.

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Prepare to work in a leadership role in Jewish educational settings, such as schools, community organizations, foundations, and universities. Not currently accepting applicants.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Rooted in economics and sociology, this master’s teaches you how to use statistics, data sets, and research results to formulate, implement, and evaluate educational policies for grades K-12 and higher education.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Explore and understand the broader context of education and its link to social change, and the role you can play in making change possible.

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Pursue your interest in education policy analysis and research methodology, and earn two degrees in less time with this dual BA/MA.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Pursue your interest in education equity and leadership as you prepare for a career with a dual BA in Education Studies and MA in Educational Leadership, Politics, and Advocacy.

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This rigorous research-oriented doctorate prepares you for academic and leadership positions in research, technology, education, and learning in all contexts.

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Develop expert, practice-focused skills in educational leadership and policy to address real-world challenges and advance to senior leadership and policymaking positions.

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Explore theoretical foundations and engage in rigorous empirical research in educational leadership and policy to prepare for a scholarly career as a professor or researcher.

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Prepare to lead and advocate for equity in education through data-driven policy, research, and community partnerships.

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We prepare certified and independent teachers for school leadership positions such as teacher leaders and principals, and for cross-sector work.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Prepare for a career as a superintendent, associate superintendent, or other district-level administrator. (Currently on moratorium.)

Currently not accepting applications.
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Train for a career in cultural institutions, community organizations, schools, or prestigious professional theatre companies.

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Explore the transformative power of the theatre arts and learn more about a career as a theatre artist or educator in schools, cultural institutions, and more in this undergraduate minor.

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Become eligible for New York State initial certification as a teacher of theatre, all grades (K–12), and teach in schools, cultural institutions, and more.

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Gain initial teaching certification eligibility and learn pedagogical methods and drama strategies for the teaching of theatre, reading, writing, and language arts.

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Acquire hands-on experience in New York schools, learn pedagogical methods, develop your foundation in social studies and drama, and prepare for teaching certification.

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Conduct cutting-edge and innovative research that addresses the most pressing questions in the cultural and educational arenas of theatre.

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Prepare for roles such as principal, curriculum developer, and policy analyst in this practice-based doctorate with an emphasis on arts-based research methods.

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Earn two degrees in just five years and embark on a career as a teacher of English,
curriculum specialist or evaluator, editor or publisher, and more.

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Build your career as a university researcher, English curriculum specialist, or English teacher educator in post-secondary school systems.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Gain an understanding of the profound effects of human activity on the planet, and the role of education in solving environmental problems.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Explore the critical interpretation and practice of fashion in this cross-school, global undergraduate minor.

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The NYU Steinhardt Food Studies MA will provide you with an advanced education in the cultural, historical, and sociological aspects of food.

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Our doctoral degree in Food Studies offers an interdisciplinary, research-focused approach to the study of food in its historical and cultural contexts.

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This undergraduate minor provides a basic understanding of the cultural and sociological aspects of food production and consumption to students in any NYU school or undergraduate program.

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This dual degree enables you to efficiently earn an MA in Food Studies and an MSLIS in Library and Information Science at the same time.

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Create, use, and evaluate digital games for the specific purpose of learning in a broad range of formal and informal learning settings.

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This interdisciplinary undergraduate minor will give you a deeper understanding of critical social, cultural, economic, political, legal, and policy issues in education.

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This major/co-major bridges psychology and public health principles with the goal of improving health outcomes among diverse populations.

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This interdisciplinary major and co-major combines an exploration of global public health outcomes with foundational knowledge of speech, language, and hearing processes and communication disorders.

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The Global Public Health/Food Studies major and co-major prepares undergraduates for careers in advocacy, policy, food production, or to pursue additional academic training.

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As future public health practitioners, Global Public Health/Media, Culture, and Communication majors/co-majors develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the sociological, political, and cultural intersections of global media and health policy.

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The undergraduate Nutrition and Dietetics major and Global Public Health co-major prepares you to apply current knowledge, policy, and research about food and nutrition toward the improvement of the health of populations locally and around the world.

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This dual degree allows you to earn a bachelor of science in Global Public Health/Nutrition and Dietetics and a master of public health in Public Health Nutrition in as little as five years.

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Explore the Health and Wellbeing Studies minor at NYU Steinhardt! Dive into the social, biological, cultural, and psychological factors that shape health and prepare for diverse career paths.

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Explore the BS in Health and Wellbeing Studies—a flexible, interdisciplinary degree examining health from biological, psychological, artistic, and social perspectives. Gain skills in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving while preparing for careers in healthcare, nonprofits, consulting, or advanced study.

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Earn your doctorate while addressing issues of access and equity, policy, student development, and institutional development and assessment.

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Meet the need for visionary and entrepreneurial leaders in colleges, universities, corporate-sponsored education, and governmental agencies.

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Prepare for a career in higher education through curriculum encompassing broad themes in the history and development of higher education.

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Earn two degrees in just five years and embark on a career as a social studies teacher, teacher trainer, curriculum specialist, and more.

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This program will prepare you to understand human development across the lifespan as well as the psychological, cultural, and socio-ecological factors that influence the contexts and systems in which people develop.

Currently not accepting applications.
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In one year, you’ll earn your master of arts in teaching (MAT) through an immersive teacher residency experience paired with technology-enhanced course work.

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Ideal for advanced students and professionals preparing for a career in performance, this post-master’s artist diploma helps you continue to develop your technique and musicianship.

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Learn how to design, implement, manage, and evaluate international education programs in a broad range of settings.

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This advanced certificate prepares teachers, consultants, and education specialists to work more effectively in international and multinational settings.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Prepare for a faculty position in comparative and international education, or for a career as a professional educator in international and multinational settings.

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For advanced students and young professionals seeking to enhance their performance careers, this artist diploma immerses you in the Greenwich Village jazz community.

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Specialize in jazz composition or performance, perform with ensembles and in New York City's leading venues, and study one-on-one with world-renowned jazz artists.

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Perform weekly at landmark venues, study one-on-one with our internationally acclaimed faculty, and build a professional career in the modern jazz industry.

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Rooted in a rigorous academic experience, this online doctorate is designed for cross-sector leaders who are motivated to create change in education and learning.

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Design impactful learning experiences with technologies including emerging media (AR/VR/MR), web-based tools, social media, games and simulations, mobile devices, tangibles, AI, learning analytics.

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This certificate prepares you to work with the LGBTQ+ community, or to work in educational, health, research, counseling, and community-based settings that support and serve these populations.

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Study techniques for teaching reading and writing skills to pre-kindergarten and elementary students, including supportive strategies for diverse learners.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Build on your teaching experience and prepare to work at the middle or high school levels as a literacy specialist or educator.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Complete two degrees in just five years on your path to becoming a middle or high school math teacher, curriculum specialist, researcher, and more.

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This dual degree graduate program with the London School of Economics (LSE) is designed for media studies students who want to critically engage with how media shapes and is shaped by two global media capitals: London and New York.

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The media studies MA trains agile researchers of a shifting global media landscape.

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The media studies BS engages the history, present, and future of global media, offering significant opportunities to study media abroad in international contexts.

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The interdisciplinary media studies doctorate foregrounds a diverse array of research methods and theoretical frameworks.

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Learn to analyze our rapidly changing and increasingly global media landscape in this 16-credit undergraduate minor.

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Provides students an opportunity to earn a dual degree (a Bachelor of Arts in Composition or Performance and a Master of Arts in Music Education) in five years.

Currently not accepting applications.
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The Bachelor of Music in Music Business focuses on all facets of the music industry including financial accounting, concert promotion, entertainment law, and music publishing. Upon graduation, you will have gained significant music skills.

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Learn to navigate an ever-changing industry by studying with leaders in the field in New York City, the world's music business capital.

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The Bachelor of Science in Music Business exposes students to all aspects of the music industry including music creation, recording, production, technology; artist and brand management; label operations and more. A background in music is not required.

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Pursue a career as an innovative music educator working in schools, community music settings in this non-certification program.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Prepare for a career as a music educator in PK–12 schools and get a liberal arts education, all while performing and studying in New York City and abroad.

Currently not accepting applications.
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This doctorate is designed for credentialed music therapists with an articulated area of clinical specialization who want to develop research skills.

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Gain a thorough grounding in the significant issues and developing paradigms in music education as you prepare for a career in higher education.

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Study abroad and explore how social, cultural, and technological trends are shaping music around the world. Open to NYU undergraduates. No musical experience required.

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Prepare for a lifelong career in music as a collegiate educator or top level performer in the Steinhardt DMA program.

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Create a highly personalized program as you refine your compositional voice to write large-scale works and embark on significant research for in-depth study and writing.

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Conduct cutting-edge research, perform on stage at NYU and throughout New York City, and study with world-renowned artists.

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This dual degree allows you to jumpstart your career in sound engineering, film scoring, multimedia, and software development in just five years.

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Pursue advanced studies and research in music production, electronic music, DSP, immersive sound, XR systems, acoustics, music cognition, and informatics.

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Receive a solid foundation in music, electronics, sound engineering, music production, electronic music, and the liberal arts as you study with industry leaders.

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Prepare for a career in university teaching, research and development, multimedia, and audio computation, at the evolving intersection of music and technology.

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Located in the heart of New York City, composers come to NYU from far and wide to be a part of the city's vibrant artistic life. NYU’s Music Composition community offers a creative, openminded, supportive environment in which to make new work.

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New York City is the place to be! NYU has spawned numerous composer collectives, ensembles, record labels, festivals and more. Join a community of supportive peers to develop your unique compositional voice and chart your career. One on one contact with leading composers in the field will help realize your vision.

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Study the craft of writing, producing, and recording songs, and the music industry, through intensive course work and collaboration with professional musicians.

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Specialized training in music composition, screen scoring, and technology in a liberal arts university through mentoring and individualized attention.

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Become an efficient, versatile composer for the screen through intensive technical training, private lessons, recording sessions, and networking.

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This dual degree allows you to jumpstart your career in screen scoring, music production, music editing, orchestration, recording, and mixing.

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Improve your compositional talents and have your work performed by talented musicians as you prepare to enter the competitive songwriting field.

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This American Music Therapy Association–approved degree prepares you for certification and licensure to work with all types of people seen by music therapists.

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Combining rigorous course work with research, PhD students pursue the Nutrition and Dietetics doctoral degree to hone their independent investigative skills.

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The 16-credit undergraduate minor in Nutrition provides students of all majors with a basic understanding of nutrition for healthy living.

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If you’re a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or have already completed a dietetic internship, the 34-credit master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics will further develop and advance your clinical dietetics training.

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The 40-credit MS in Nutrition and Dietetics with a Concentration in Clinical Nutrition will put you on track toward attaining Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentials.

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This MS is for students interested in advanced academic training in food and nutrition to further their careers in fields like medicine or dentistry.

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The undergraduate BS degree in Nutrition and Food Studies offers two concentrations: Food Studies or Nutrition and Dietetics.

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This dual degree program allows you to earn a bachelor of science in nutrition and dietetics and a master of science in clinical nutrition in as little as five years.

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Enhance your expertise in just one year with a master’s program designed to advance your skills, deepen your knowledge, and elevate your impact in the field of occupational therapy.

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The NYU Steinhardt Professional MS in Occupational Therapy prepares graduates to become registered occupational therapists.

Currently not accepting applications.
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In this practitioner-focused advanced degree, occupational therapists enhance their clinical and analytical skills to build their knowledge and credentials.

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The PhD provides occupational therapists with the knowledge and skills to work in the profession as researchers, scholars, and educators.

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The NYU Steinhardt Entry-Level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy prepares graduates to become registered occupational therapists.

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With a concentration in pathokinesiology, the post-professional Master of Arts in physical therapy trains physical therapists to become scientific thinkers.

Currently not accepting applications.
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This undergraduate minor gives you the tools to better understand the world, analyze global conflicts, and contribute to global peace efforts.

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Gain advanced performance training as a percussionist and get a full liberal arts education with myriad performance opportunities in a variety of ensembles.

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Launch your career as a professional percussionist, combining numerous performance opportunities on and off campus with intensive academic study.

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Build on your performing arts background and prepare for a leadership role in national and international performing arts organizations.

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Graduates of the post-professional Research in Physical Therapy PhD are prepared for rigorous research careers in the profession of physical therapy.

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Prepare for a career in academia as well as the concert hall, with coursework in performance practice and music education as well as professional mentorship.

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Designed for mature artists seeking to move to advance their careers, this program provides enrichment and exposure for pianists at the pre- and post-doctoral levels.

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Learn to be a Music Director: Mentor with professionals, perform in musical theatre productions and the Broadway Orchestra, and collaborate with colleagues in Vocal Performance.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Hone your technique and knowledge of the repertoire, mentoring with world-renowned artists and taking advantage of unique performance opportunities.

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Explore rich liberal arts offerings as part of your professional musical training. Traditional coursework and innovative electives prepare you to navigate today’s musical landscape.

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Our post-master’s certificate offers advanced classes in music education, performance, and more to further develop your career or prepare you for doctoral study.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Prepare for a career as a social scientist who can understand, transform, and improve the contexts and systems in which humans develop across the lifespan.

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Prepare for a fulfilling academic career in research and teaching in the rehabilitation sciences through interdisciplinary study across health fields.

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NYU Steinhardt’s online master of arts in School Counseling is designed to equip aspiring pre-K–12 counselors in preparing them for certification and employment in public and private schools across the country.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Get the education and clinical training to become a professional K–12 school counselor, with the option to focus on bilingual student populations.

Currently not accepting applications.
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This dual master's and advanced certificate degree prepares you for professional certification.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Get education and clinical training to become a professional K–12 school counselor, and gain a deeper understanding of the issues affecting the LGBTQ+ population.

Currently not accepting applications.
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In one year, you’ll earn your master of arts in teaching (MAT) through an immersive teacher residency experience paired with technology-enhanced course work.

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Get strong analytical and methodological training in a sociological approach to education-related questions and problems.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Train to analyze educational issues and problems as you develop expertise in qualitative and quantitative sociological research methods, sociological theory, and the foundational questions and themes in the field of sociology of education.

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Our master's is designed for individuals who are interested in studying education without obtaining initial teacher certification credentials.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Learn statistical, computational, and social science theory and practice to address problems of social importance in public health, education, criminal justice, and other domains.

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Explore rich liberal arts offerings as part of your professional musical training. Traditional coursework and innovative electives prepare you to navigate today’s musical landscape.

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Hone your technique and knowledge of the repertoire, mentoring with world-renowned artists and taking advantage of unique performance opportunities.

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The BFA Program is designed to offer you intensive and innovative studio art practice, combined with an outstanding education in the liberal arts.

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Undergraduate students at NYU have the opportunity to minor in Studio Art, which allows you the opportunity to explore three core areas of contemporary studio practice.

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The MFA program is dedicated to assisting you in the development of your artistic practice through an approach that is intensely introspective while collectively open to the challenges and issues of the larger world.

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This dual degree allows undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue a masters degree and teaching certification while they focus on their art practice.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Explore a career as a classroom teacher or in fields such as psychology, advocacy, or social work through the study of education and human development in this undergraduate minor.

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Educators who already hold initial certification in teaching dance can expand their dance and pedagogical skills and refine their teaching practices.

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Become an artist-educator with the skills to change the landscape of art education, while working toward your professional teaching certification.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Prepare to work as an English teacher in private and community colleges, teachers’ colleges, and community settings in this non-certification program.

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With this non-certification advanced certificate, you’ll continue your study of world language education and expand your career options or prepare for doctoral study.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Become a first-rate scholar and practitioner in a focus area of your choosing, including literacy education, mathematics education, special education, and more.

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With a focus on contemporary art, social justice education, and critical multiculturalism, the MA in Teaching Art, K–12, Initial Certification envisions the artist-educator as cultural worker, intellectual, and activist.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Prepare for initial certification as a teacher of dance and a career as an educator and teaching artist in public and independent schools, studios, and more.

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Build on your love of dance and complete all requirements to be eligible for initial certification as a teacher of dance in New York State, pre-K–12.

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This dual degree combines intensive study in dance technique, theory, and composition with performance, choreography, and student teaching opportunities.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Prepare for a career teaching dance in postsecondary and professional education settings such as studios, community colleges, outreach programs, and more.

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Take American Ballet Theatre pedagogy, research, and arts management courses with master classes in ballet technique on your path to becoming a dance educator.

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Prepare for a career teaching African dance in postsecondary and professional education settings such as studios, community colleges, outreach programs, and more.

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Prepare to become a skilled English language and literature educator for middle and high school students through course work and student teaching.

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Learn new skills, theories, and strategies for teaching English to secondary and high school students through rigorous course work and content specialization.

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Explore deep English content knowledge and pedagogical methods that address the needs of students with disabilities and other learning challenges.

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Extend your study of TESOL beyond the graduate level and acquire skills that can expand your career options.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Learn to teach English around the world by building a strong foundation in second language theory and practice, language pedagogy, and completing internships in various sites throughout the city.

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Engage in course work and research focused on language education pedagogy, language assessment, sociolinguistics, intercultural communication, and bilingual and multilingual teaching and learning in local and global contexts.

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Engage in rigorous course work and hands-on learning in K–12 education sites as you prepare to teach English to diverse speakers in local and international contexts.

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Learn to teach English in local and international contexts through rigorous course work, hands-on learning in adult education sites, and study abroad options.

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This two-year program, taught at NYU Shanghai and in New York City, prepares you to become an expert English teacher for children and adolescents in China.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Pursue your initial teaching certification in English, grades 7–12, through extensive course work, school-based fieldwork, and supervised student teaching.

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Prepare for your mathematics teaching career by learning pedagogical strategies and math content, and gaining hands-on experience through student teaching.

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Advance your career by studying modern mathematics, pedagogy, and current issues in education as you prepare for your professional teaching certification.

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Gain content knowledge and pedagogical skills through courses and student teaching as you prepare for a career as a math teacher in middle and high schools.

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Study applied music, theory, and pedagogy and complete student teaching in New York schools as you prepare for a career as an innovative Pre-K–12 music educator.

Currently not accepting applications.
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Train to become a science teacher of biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics through science and pedagogy courses, as well as hands-on student teaching.

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Gain the pedagogical skills you need to become a transformational teacher in science (biology, chemistry, physics, or earth science). Graduates are eligible to apply for initial teaching certification.

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Through a history-based curriculum and hands-on student teaching, prepare for a career as a social studies teacher who inspires students to be active citizens.

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Develop the skills to teach a range of diverse students in social studies and history as you gain a dual certification in Social Studies and Special Education.

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In just one year, build your knowledge of history and social sciences, learn pedagogical strategies, and apply them in supervised student teaching placements.

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Become a skilled educator for students with disabilities in grades 7–12 and also prepare to teach computer science in all grades in this initial certification program. Generous grants available!

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Get the in-demand skills you need to become a secondary school educator for students with disabilities and other learning challenges. Graduates are eligible for initial certification.

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Earn a BFA in Theatre and an MA in Performing Arts Administration in just five years, studying both business and the arts and interning at top organizations.

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Expand your vision as an interdisciplinary theatre maker and facilitator to foster change in your community and beyond.

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Train for a career as a Tonmeister, supervising technical and artistic personnel during the production of music, sound recordings, and live broadcasting.

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This two-tiered MS/OTD prepares graduates to become registered occupational therapists and advance their applied knowledge of the profession.

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Prepare for roles in a broad range of arts organizations. Our MA focuses on the cultural and economic impact of the visual arts and today's industry challenges.

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Combining intensive vocal training with related academic study, this post-master's advanced certificate expands your knowledge of vocal pedagogy.

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Gain a foundation of vocal technique through private lessons, studio classes, performances, and more as you prepare for a career on the stage.

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With a blend of training in voice, acting, diction, movement, and repertoire, this degree prepares you for a career in recital and concert performance and opera.

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Prepare for a career as a classical vocal performer and develop pedagogical skills and methods for teaching voice.

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Study voice, acting, movement, auditioning, and business, while achieving a level of performance excellence necessary for a career as a professional vocalist.

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Study movement, speech, diction, song study, scene study, audition skills, business skills, and more as you prepare for a career in music theatre.

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Study vocal performance with a specialization in music theatre, fully integrating training in voice, acting, and dance.

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Perform in fully staged music theatre productions, develop pedagogical skills for voice, and build a vocal repertoire for teaching in this dual degree.

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Explore rich liberal arts offerings as part of your professional musical training. Traditional coursework and innovative electives prepare you to navigate today’s musical landscape.

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Hone your technique and knowledge of the repertoire, mentoring with world-renowned artists and taking advantage of unique performance opportunities.

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Train to teach Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish in the US or abroad through intensive language study, pedagogy courses, and student teaching.

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Prepare to teach secondary Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish in diverse settings, leading to eligibility for New York initial teaching certification.

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Prepare for a career teaching a world language to adult learners by studying pedagogy and applied linguistics, as well as completing a practicum internship.

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Broaden your career options by becoming eligible for both New York initial teaching certification in a world language and TESOL.

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