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Music Education

Ithaca College
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 846 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location New York, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Music Education at Ithaca College is a MSc programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Music Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 846 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Ithaca, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Music Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Process-folio and Presentation 1: Seminar
  2. Process-Folio and Presentation
  3. Process-Folio and Presentation
  4. Bibliography and Research in Music
  5. Psychology of Music Teaching
  6. Seminar in Music Education

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Applicants must have completed the requirements for New York State initial or provisional certification, including successful practice teaching in music, or the equivalent requirements for another state, before beginning coursework. Generally, students entering this degree program have professional music teaching experience.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 846 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 846 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Ithaca College directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Ithaca College

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Ithaca College

New York, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Aug, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months