Overview

Ithaca's commitment to hands-on, field-based learning means you will observe classes in your freshman and sophomore years and teach classes in your junior year -- earlier than in most undergraduate programs. Two years of foundational study -- teaching techniques and educational psychology, for example -- prepares you for the classroom.

Then, to help refine your teaching skills, a teaching professional and mentor will provide you with one-to-one advice. You will gain additional professional experience and feedback in your senior year as a student teacher in a local public school.

Through reciprocity agreements, the the Music Education program from Ithaca College also fulfills basic academic requirements necessary for certification in most other states.

Still not convinced this is one of the finest music education programs in the country? On a consistent basis, one hundred percent of the graduates who actively seek a teaching position find one, and they also have a strong record of being accepted into major graduate programs.

Key Features

At Ithaca you'll discover that your professors and your fellow students are devoted to improving their own and each other's musicianship.

When you need advice or additional help or just feel like chatting, faculty doors are always open. They might encourage you to attend a particular concert, meet a visiting artist, consider a different interpretation of a piece you're performing, or enter a competition. Your professors will make sure you have a student-teaching assignment that's right for you or coach you through the graduate school application process.

Whatever the specifics, our faculty take an interest in you as an individual and personalize your instruction at every level. A student-faculty ratio of 8:1 and an emphasis on undergraduate education are key features of our approach to teaching and learning.

As for your peers, one student put it this way: "The students here are teachers, too; we all inspire each other." Indeed, our students are known for their commitment to helping each other improve. At Ithaca, the most intense competitor you will face is the one who looks back at you from the mirror.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Private Studio Performance Class

Voice

Performance Diction: IPA and English Lyric Diction

Performance Diction: Italian and Spanish Lyric Diction

Performance Diction: German Lyric Diction

Performance Diction: French Lyric Diction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

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Spring Admission: priority consideration

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ithaca, United States

Disciplines

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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

The Financial Aid Application in IC Connect.

An official secondary school transcript that displays courses and grades for all years of secondary school attended. Applicants must also submit official leaving exam results and official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended, if applicable.

All documents written in a world language must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Please note that both documents are required—the original in your first language and the English translation.

A letter of recommendation is optional. If submitted, it must be from the principal, school head, or college counselor, sent directly from your school to Ithaca College.

Proof of English proficiency

SAT or ACT with Writing test results (optional)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

56752 USD / year

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Out-of-State

56752 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

56752 USD / year

≈ 56752 USD / year

Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 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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