Masters Programs (M.A., M.A. with PreK-12 certification, M.A. with professional certification, Ed.M.)

Please visit the Admissions website for information concerning the application process.

 

Applicants for Masters Programs must have an undergraduate degree with a major in music or music education, or an undergraduate degree with evidence of sufficient musical training and experience to qualify the student for graduate work in this field. The complete application will include:

 

1.         Completed Application Form

 

2.         Application Fee

 

3.         Personal Statement

 

4.         Official Transcript(s)

 

5.         Letters of Reference

 

6.         Resume

 

The GRE is not required.

 

Applicants are responsible for collecting and submitting all necessary application materials by the designated program deadline (available on the Office of Admission website). Online applicants may have letters of reference submitted electronically. All applicants must collect and submit supporting documentation, such as transcripts and test scores (i.e., TOEFL), directly to the Teachers College Office of Admission.

 

Doctoral Programs (Ed.D. and Ed.D.C.T.)

 

Please visit the Admissions website for information concerning the application process.

 

Applicants for the Ed.D. normally have previously received a Master of Arts or Master of Music degree. Applicants for the Ed.D. and the Ed.D.C.T. are expected to have several years of professional experience as an educator or performing musician prior to beginning the doctoral program. Both doctoral programs are very selective and admit only a few students each year. The complete application will include:

 

1.         Completed Application Form

 

2.         Application Fee

 

3.         Personal Statement

 

4.         Official Transcript(s)

 

5.         Letters of Reference

 

6.         Resume

 

7.         Writing Sample

 

8.         Audition (Ed.D.C.T. only)

 

The GRE is not required.

 

Personal Statement

 

As part of the application process, for your personal statement, please thoughtfully consider the questions below and write a 750-1000 word response.

 

1. What are your professional career goals?  How do you envision your future?

 

Where do you expect to be in five or ten years? What do you expect to be doing?

 

2. What are your plans for completion of the degree? 

 

How do you anticipate your enrollment status?

How many credits do you anticipate taking each semester?

3. What are your scholarly interests?

 

Writing Sample

 

Academic paper or scholarly article.

 

Audition

 

Applicants for the Ed.D.C.T. must submit a recent recording (CD/DVD) of a performance or arrange for an audition through the music program office.

 

Applications for the Ed.D. and the Ed.D.C.T. are reviewed once each year for fall admission.

 

Applicants are responsible for collecting and submitting all necessary application materials by the designated program deadline (visit the Office of Admission website for details).

 

Online applicants may have their letters of reference submitted electronically. All applicants must collect and submit all supporting documentation, including transcripts and test scores (i.e., TOEFL), directly to the Teachers College Office of Admission.