The master’s degrees 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 and 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 two Music Education master’s degrees at Syracuse, depending on your existing New York State teacher certification: 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).
Which department am I in?
School of Education
Study options
Full Time
(5 Semesters)
Tuition fees
US$37,882.00
per year
Health insurance - $2,664
Application deadline
15/01/2027
Start date
May 2027
Venue
Syracuse Campus
900 South Crouse Ave.,
Syracuse,
New York,
13244, Northeast, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Bachelors degree and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study
A personal essay describing the candidates beliefs about student learning, commitment to educational access for all, enthusiasm for learning, willingness to foster collaboration, and ethics
Letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers
Resume or CV
GRE not required (optional)
No audition is required
For Preparation program:
Bachelors degree in music from an institution accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music
No existing teacher certification in music
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.