Master of Arts Professional Certification Program (32Points)                                                                 

This Master of Arts Program is designed for music educators: (a) certified to teach in other states, or (b) holding New York State Initial certificates to meet the New York State requirements for Professional Certification in Music Education. For professionals teaching in other states, the program provides advanced professional experiences built upon previous professional work. The program requires graduate studies with work in pedagogy, research, comprehensive musicianship, and performance. The degree program is designed to allow some flexibility in course selection, so that each student may build upon his or her previous academic work and teaching experience, as well as prepare for his or her professional career in music education.