Overview

The Music Education programme at the University at Buffalo is designed to transform skilled musicians into innovative educators. This Certificate of Advanced Study focuses on integrating digital technologies and data-driven instruction to enhance the musical development of students across all grade levels.

Students in this programme benefit from a curriculum that places music at the core of educational development. By understanding the psychological foundations of how pupils engage with sound, you will learn to create safe, productive environments for musical craft. The course emphasises both theory and practical application.

Why Music Education at the University at Buffalo?

Learners study under faculty members who are influential leaders in educational policy and standards. These experts are actively involved with the New York State Education Department, ensuring the curriculum reflects the most current teaching strategies. This connection provides students with unique insights into state learning assessments.

The programme offers extensive clinical experience to ensure graduates are classroom-ready upon completion. You will undertake a full academic year of supervised student teaching, providing hands-on residency in local schools. This experiential approach is supported by dedicated academic advisors and educator preparation specialists.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 12870 per semester
National fee: USD 12870 per semester
Local fee: USD 5655 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum combines advanced pedagogical theory with practical musicianship and literacy methods. Modules may include:

Adolescent Writing across the Curriculum
Middle-Childhood/Adolescent Literacy Methods
Psychological Foundations of Education
Foundations of Education
Sociological Bases of Education
Classroom Musicianship and Materials
Instrumental Musicianship and Materials
Seminar in Teaching
Instructional Strategies for Special Needs and Gifted - (Arts)
Field Experience
Supervised Teaching I
Supervised Teaching II

Careers with Music Education

Graduates are primarily prepared for roles as professional music teachers within the public school system. Because the programme leads to an institutional recommendation for New York State Initial Certification, alumni are qualified to teach music to students of all ages. The focus on technology and modern standards also prepares graduates for diverse roles in arts education and instructional design.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Measurement and Evaluation in Music Education

Research in Music Education

Curricular and Instructional Foundations of Music Education

Technology and Music Education

Studies in Music Education

Design and Evaluation of Music Curriculum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

63 SCH

63-66

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for this program, you must have majored in or completed 30 credit hours in MUSIC

You must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution

Application fee: A $50 non-refundable application fee

Test scores

Two references

Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended

Statement of education and career goals

Applicants to the master's degree program (professional certification) must have applied for, or received, New York State initial teacher certification in the matching certification area

Official original proof of your degree

A course-by-course transcript evaluation

A copy of your passport biographical page

Official test scores for either the TOEFL, the IELTS or PTE

Financial documentation

An official bank statement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Out-of-State

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 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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