Overview

The Music Education programme from Syracuse University, which leads to a Bachelor or Music degree, is designed to give students a strong foundation in musical and teaching skills and to enable them to obtain initial certification for public school teaching (all grades) in New York State and other states with which there are reciprocal arrangements.

Key Facts

Gain an advantage in a range of fields, from the classroom to the stage, with a dual programme in music education with a music emphasis.

Engage in a programme that emphasizes cultural and linguistic diversity, integration of media and technology, multilevel teaching and standards-based assessment.Be part of the School of Education’s commitment to equitable and inclusive practices.Engage in at least four field placements beginning in your second year, providing a multi-stage introduction to classroom teaching at various levels in urban, suburban, and rural settings.Experience our pioneering work in clinical simulations for realistic preprofessional practice, replicating common interactions in school and classroom environments and integrated into your classes to build your skill set and confidence.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching of Woodwind Instruments II

Music in the Elementary School

Methods and Materials in General Music

Jazz Ensemble Techniques

Instrumental Rehearsal Techniques in Music Education

Marching Band Techniques

Literacy Across the Curriculum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

129 SCH

129-132

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Syracuse, United States

Disciplines

Music Art Education View 2679 other Bachelors in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you have completed academic work outside the U.S. you must also provide official academic credentials as well as English translations of the documents. If only one document is available, we will accept notarized or certified copies of the original document. If translations are needed, it is your responsibility to have the credentials translated by a reputable translation and evaluation service.
Syracuse University will not provide translations for you. A key to the marking system or grading scale should also be included if it is not indicated on the transcript.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

66580 USD / year

≈ 66580 USD / year
Out-of-State

66580 USD / year

≈ 66580 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

66580 USD / year

≈ 66580 USD / year

Living costs

Syracuse

United States

935 - 1370 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Syracuse

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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