Program Overview:
The goals of the Certificate of Advanced Study in Music Education graduate program are:
- To develop critical and independent thinking,
- To teach problem solving in the learning and teaching of music through scholarship,
- To develop a curriculum of breadth and depth in content areas, and
- To prepare those seeking initial certification in Music K-12 in the State of New York.
Students in the Certificate of Advanced Study in Music Education graduate program are required to select a concentration in either Instrumental or Vocal Music Education. Upon fulfilling the academic requirements of the Music Education program, and passing examinations required by the New York State Education Department, students qualify for initial certification to teach music in New York State. New York Certification is All-Level K-12.
Pianists and Guitarists are tracked vocal-general. If a pianist or guitarist has a designated proficiency on a band or orchestra instrument and desires to change tracks, they must pass an audition on an instrument. The track may then change to instrumental but they must continue major lessons on piano or guitar with five additional semesters of successful secondary applied lessons on their minor instruments. It is recommended that this audition take place during regular audition dates, however, this change must be declared and approved by the end of their first year to ensure all instrumental techniques courses are completed.
Program Contacts:
To email the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Music,
Dr. Bruce C. Roter
Program Webpage,
Music Education C.A.S.
Program Requirements:
Prerequisite Music Requirements
The following courses, credits, and/or competencies, as determined by the graduate music faculty, are required to begin the Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) Program:
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Ear Training/Sight singing
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(8)
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Music Theory/Analysis
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(12)
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Music History
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(6)
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Keyboard Harmony
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(8)
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Child and Adolescent Development (EPY 244)
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(4)
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Applied Music
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*(7)
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Senior Recital requirement
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*(0)
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* The amount of Applied Study necessary will be determined at the time of audition; students who are registered for Applied Study must meet all requirements specified in the Catalog of Undergraduate Studies, including Repertoire classes, Convocations and Juries. Students who have not fulfilled a Recital requirement in their undergraduate program must meet this requirement (0 credit) to receive the Certificate of Advanced Study.
Prerequisite Liberal Education Requirement (30 Credits)
Coursework for those who are seeking initial certification through the Certificate of Advanced Study program:
Composition, Literature and Humanities: 9 credits including composition and literature
Social science: 9 credits
Mathematics: 3 credits
Science: 3 credits, minimum, which must include a laboratory science
Technology: 3 credits
Foreign Language, Linguistics: 3 credits which may include American Sign Language
Graduate Programs- Certificate of Advanced Study
| EPY 502 | Survey of Educational Psychology | 3 |
| SED 515 | Including Students with Disabilities in General Education Classrooms | 3 |
| EPY 637 | Substance Abuse Workshop | 0 |
| EDU 603 | Child Abuse Prevention | 0 |
| EDU 602 | Violence Prevention | 0 |
| EDU 606 | HIV/Aids and Communicable Diseases Workshop | 0 |
| EDU 611 | Dignity For All Students | 0 |
| MED 597 | On-Site Professional Experience | 6 |
| MED 595 | Student Teaching Seminar | 2 |
Additional Requirements: Specific to Instrumental Concentration
*MED 631/MED 632: While enrolled in one of these courses, students must also be enrolled in a major instrumental ensemble.
Additional Requirements: Specific to Vocal Concentration
*MED 635/MED 636: While enrolled in one of these courses, students must also be enrolled in Masterworks Choral.
*MED 671/MED 672: (piano/guitar only)
Additional Information
Teaching Certification
Students who have successfully completed the program requirements for the Certificate of Advanced Study will be recommended by the College to New York State for New York State initial certification. It is, however, the student’s responsibility, independent of the College, to fulfill all other State requirements (including NYS certification tests—SEE below) in order to achieve NYS initial certification.
New York State Certification Tests
All students must successfully pass the New York State Examinations for Teacher Certification as part of the process to gain New York State initial certification. Certification is required to teach in New York State public schools. Certification is also required or preferred in many New York State private institutions as well.
These examinations are:
ALST – Academic Literacy Skills Test
edTPA – Teacher Performance Assessment
EAS – Educating All Students
CST - Content Specialty Test (in Music Education)
Total Program Credits: 41 (Instrumental concentration) / 40 (Vocal concentration)
Internship/Field Experience/Service:
Required Course
| MED 597 | On-Site Professional Experience | 6 |
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Course
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The specialized accrediting agencies noted below are recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation: The Department of Music at The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music; Programs offered by The College of Saint Rose for the preparation of all school professionals, leading to initial and advanced certifications, are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
General Admission Information
Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:
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Submission of a completed application and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
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Evidence of the possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
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Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation.
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A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
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Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission of resumes, writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.
Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students may wish to visit our website for online application options and downloadable forms.
See Graduate Admissions section for more information.
Financial Aid
The College of Saint Rose has long been committed to the premise that a quality education should be within the reach of qualified students. To this end, the College serves its student body through a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional financial aid. While the basic responsibility for financing education lies with the students and their families, scholarships, loans, and/or assistantships can supplement insufficient family resources. The amount of aid available through the College is limited and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. All financial assistance from the College is subject to adjustment if the recipients are later granted aid from other sources. Financial aid awards are contingent upon students’ maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.
See Financial Aid section for more information.
Additional Music Education Admission Information:
- Candidates for admission to the Certificate of Advanced Study program must have completed an undergraduate degree in music or courses/experiences equivalent to a music major (as determined at the time of admission by the Graduate Coordinator). Applicants must submit undergraduate transcripts to determine the amount of undergraduate music prerequisites completed (SEE Prerequisite Coursework below). Candidates must also pass an entrance audition (SEE below).
Those who are within 10 credits of completing all prerequisites for the Certificate of Advanced Study program, may begin taking courses within the Certificate of Advanced Study program. Students who are within 6 credits of completing the Certificate of Advanced Study may begin taking courses within the M.S. in Music Education K-12 program. Those who successfully complete the Certificate of Advanced Study may, if desired, continue into the M.S. in Music Education K-12 program by filing a change of program request with the Registrar’s office.
- Audition Requirements Candidates for admission to the Certificate of Advanced Study program must pass an entrance audition with members of the Music Department faculty. For examples of appropriate audition repertoire, please consult the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) manual, Levels V, and VI, or the equivalent manual from another state music education association.
- Brass and Woodwinds should prepare approximately 10 minutes of music from two contrasting selections of difficulty level grades 5-6. For examples of specific audition repertoire, please consult the College of Saint Rose Music Website and the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) manual, Levels V, and VI, or the equivalent manual from another state music education association. Saxophone students with jazz experience are encouraged to also perform a jazz piece. It is recommended that saxophone auditions be performed on the alto saxophone and clarinet auditions be performed on the Bb soprano clarinet.
- Guitarists and Bassists are required to audition on acoustic instruments.
- String applicants must prepare scales and two contrasting works or movements. For examples of appropriate audition repertoire, please consult the College of Saint Rose Music Website and the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) manual, Levels V, and VI, or the equivalent manual from another state music education association. Guitarists and bassists are required to audition on acoustic instruments.
- Percussionists should demonstrate skills on at least two of the following percussion units: snare drum, timpani, keyboard percussion, multiple percussion, or drum set. It is strongly recommended that all percussionists demonstrate ability to perform on keyboard percussion instruments.
- Pianists are expected to demonstrate all major and harmonic minor scales and arpeggios, and to perform from memory at least two contrasting solos from the standard classical repertoire. For examples of appropriate audition repertoire, please consult the College of Saint Rose Music Website.
- Organists will perform a solo organ selection, play a hymn, and demonstrate manual and pedal technique.
- Vocalists should be prepared to present two solos from memory and to sight-read. One solo should be in English, and the second in another language. An accompanist will be provided for the audition should a student not be able to bring his/her own.
- Prerequisite coursework for admission to the Certificate of Advanced Study program.
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