Overview

This Bachelor of Music with Music Education from The City University of New York (coordinated with the School of Education) provides a solid structured musical education and a firm foundation in music pedagogy for students preparing to teach in public or private schools.

Quick Facts:

These students complete the college liberal arts studies, the basic music curriculum, along with education and music education classes. Taking the Music Qualifying Examis required for this program.
There are two tracks to the BMus in Music Education major: instrumental and choral. Students must select at least one track, but those wanting to obtain the broadest possible professional preparation may elect to take both sequences. See also the suggested course sequence for the Music Education program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conducting I-II
Composing and Arranging for School Ensembles
Human Development and Learning I
Children in Cultural Contexts I: Child Development
The Early Development of Language and Literacy
Language, Literacy and Culture in Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Music Art Education View 2687 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

English requirement: a minimum TOEFL of 500.
Apply to Queens College through the online CUNY application system.
Once your application is accepted, you will receive an acceptance letter from Queens College.
After acceptance, apply for your I-20 Visa through the Office of International Students and Scholars.
All undergraduate music applicants are required to take the Music Placement Exam on the day of the audition.

Applications are considered in the following areas:

Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Doublebass
Flute
French Horn
Guitar
Oboe
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Violin
Viola
Voice (all voice type)

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

18600 USD / year

≈ 18600 USD / year
Out-of-State

18600 USD / year

≈ 18600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9150 USD / year

≈ 9150 USD / year

Additional Details

New York State Resident: $3,465 per semester.

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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