Program Overview:
The goals of the graduate program in Music Education are:
- To develop critical and independent thinking,
- To teach problem solving in the learning and teaching of music through scholarship, and
- To develop a curriculum of breadth and depth in content areas.
This curriculum integrates theory and pedagogical practice. The content of this curriculum includes research in music education, curriculum development, assessment of musical behavior, psychology of music, philosophy of music education, history of music education, music theory, and music performance.
The Master of Science in Music Education K-12
The Master of Science in Music Education program prepares those seeking permanent certification in the State of New York.
Program Contacts:
To email the Coordinator of Graduate Music Studies,
Dr. Bruce C. Roter
Program Webpage,
Music Education M.S.
Program Requirements:
Graduate Programs-M.S. in Music Education K-12
1. Core Courses: (21 Credits)
Professional Education (12 Credits)
| MED 571 | Psychology of Music | 3 |
| MED 587 | Foundations of Music Education | 3 |
| MED 592 | Curriculum & Assessment | 3 |
| MED 596 | Research in Music and Music Education | 3 |
Music History and Theory (6 Credits)
Performance (3 Credits)
*MUS 594: This course is only to be taken if a student is simultaneously registering for two applied lessons on two different instruments in the same semester (one instrument will be MUS 593 and the second will be MUS 594).
*Note: Any ensemble offered by the Music Department fulfills the Ensemble requirement.
2. Electives (9 Credits)
The student chooses from a selection of courses designed to provide expertise in teaching techniques, teaching resources and music literature. Any non-core course other than the final project may be taken as an elective. Additionally, a student may take up to 3 institutional credits outside the music department with the approval of the Coordinator of Graduate Music Studies.
3. Final Project (6 Credits )
The Final Project consists of MUS 599 (Thesis) or the combination of MED 603 and MED 605. The Thesis option is dependent upon the acceptance of a thesis advisor from among the graduate music education faculty. In addition, all Masters Candidates must pass the Graduate Comprehensive Examination (MED 699), normally taken during the final semester of coursework.
Prerequisite: successful completion of all core course work.
| MUS 599 | Thesis | 6 |
| MED 699 | Graduate Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
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| MED 603 | Comprehension Seminar in Music Education | 3 |
| MED 605 | Music Education Research Practicum | 3 |
| MED 699 | Graduate Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
Additional Information
Course Transfers/ Permission to Take a Course at Another Institution
SEE Academic Policies and Procedures. All core courses must be taken at the College. Students may transfer up to 6 credits of pre-approved electives from other institutions.
Teaching Certification
Students who have successfully completed the program requirement for the M.S. in Music Education degree will be recommended by the College to New York State for New York State professional certification provided that they have obtained NYS initial certification. It is, however, the student’s responsibility, independent of the College, to fulfill all other State requirements (including state certification exams and completion of 3 years of successful teaching).
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 Credit Hours: 36
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Final Project (6 Credits )
The Final Project consists of MUS 599 (Thesis) or the combination of MED 603 and MED 605. The Thesis option is dependent upon the acceptance of a thesis advisor from among the graduate music education faculty. In addition, all Masters Candidates must pass the Graduate Comprehensive Examination (MED 699), normally taken during the final semester of coursework.
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 M.S. in Music Education K-12 must possess an undergraduate degree in Music Education or the equivalent (as determined at the time of admission by the Graduate Coordinator). Applicants must submit undergraduate transcripts to determine fulfillment of these prerequisites.
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