Overview

Program Details

You will take fundamental courses in educational philosophy and pedagogical studies so you may excel as a teacher in a variety of settings - from the elementary music classroom to the high school concert stage.

You will also complete fieldwork in a variety of classroom settings across a range of grade and ability levels, as well as student teaching assignments.

The Secondary Education - Music Education students from Hofstra University conforms with the National Standards for Arts Education and the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts. You will graduate with initial certification as a teacher of music in New York state, ready to work with instrumental, choral, and general music students in preK-12.

Programme Structure

Courses

Harmony

Instrumental Conducting

Choral Conducting

History of Music

History of Music: The 20th-Century

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

There’s no set national deadline to apply to Hofstra—applications are accepted throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

129 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hempstead, 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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General requirements

Online application form: either the Common Application or our Hofstra Online Application. We accept either, but please only choose one.
One counselor letter of recommendation
Secondary school transcript: Your complete 9-, 10-, and 11th-grade transcript and official translation in English, or any national exam or government certificates earned. Review country-specific requirements to see details for the country you’re studying in.
Proof of English proficiency. Review acceptable proof of proficiency.
Nonrefundable application fee ($75)

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

58844 USD / year

≈ 58844 USD / year
Out-of-State

58844 USD / year

≈ 58844 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

58844 USD / year

≈ 58844 USD / year

Living costs

Hempstead

United States

1300 - 2834 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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