MSc in Music Education (Preparation) in Syracuse United States | Syracuse University

The Master of Science programs in Music Education equip graduates to become creative musicians, impactful and inspiring teachers, and champions for the arts within their schools and local communities.
These collaborative programs offered by both the School of Education's Department of Teaching and Leadership and The Setnor School of Music create an exceptional learning environment where students cultivate the knowledge and abilities needed to evolve into proficient, self-directed, lifelong learners and music educators. Syracuse University offers three distinct Music Education master's degree options, tailored to your current New York State teaching credentials and professional goals:

The Music Education: Preparation M.S. program is designed for individuals holding a NASM-accredited bachelor's degree without current music certification. This pathway fulfills the educational requirements for both initial and professional New York State teaching certification in Music (all grade levels).
The Music Education: Professional M.S. program serves educators who already possess New York State initial teaching certification in Music (all grades) and wish to specialize in education. This program satisfies the academic criteria for professional New York State teaching certification in Music.
The Music Education: Professional M.Mus. program caters to certified teachers with New York State initial certification in Music (all grades) who want to focus on musical studies. This curriculum meets the educational standards for professional New York State teaching certification in Music.