Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Music Education in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University
Hofstra University
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Hempstead United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,968
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Music Education program is designed for educators with initial K-12 music teaching certification who wish to pursue professional certification. This advanced degree focuses on music curriculum development, teaching methodologies, and content mastery. The program aligns with both the National Standards for Art Education and New York State's Arts Learning Standards. Hofstra University's School of Education delivers this graduate program to certified music educators seeking to enhance their professional qualifications through deeper exploration of music pedagogy and content, ultimately leading to Professional Certification in K-12 Music Education.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A completed application form to the master's program.
New York State initial certification in music, valid for teaching grades PreK-12. (Applicants who have provisional certification rather than initial certification should see the appropriate graduate program director for program alternatives.)
A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate course work, or it's equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.
A minimum GPA of 2.75 on course work in the content area in which certification is being sought.
A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
New York State initial certification in music, valid for teaching grades PreK-12. (Applicants who have provisional certification rather than initial certification should see the appropriate graduate program director for program alternatives.)
A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate course work, or it's equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.
A minimum GPA of 2.75 on course work in the content area in which certification is being sought.
A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
27,968