Overview

The MAT in Applied Music and Music Teaching from The City University of New York is designed to prepare students to apply for K-12 certification in New York State. Upon successful completion of additional certification requirements, including specified teacher examinations, candidates will be eligible to receive Initial Certification to teach music in New York State in grades K-12.

What you'll study

Courses are offered in Pedagogical Methods, Music History, Theory, and Performance along with School of Education topics. Students are supervised in their fieldwork and student teaching or internship by faculty members in the Department of Music.

Once students have completed the degree requirements as well as any outstanding requirements at the undergraduate level, along with the New York State Teaching Certification Exams (NYSTCE) and workshops, they are eligible to apply for New York State Certification. Counseling is provided by the Graduate Advisers or Coordinators of the Department of Music and/or the School of Education.

Degree requirements

To graduate, students must complete all degree requirements, including educational core courses, with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. Students must complete any additional requirements, including pedagogical, content-area, and/or distribution courses, with the same 3.0+ GPA.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Musical Analysis
Special Topics in Music Theory
Performance Practice from the Baroque to the Present
Special Topics in Music Performance
Special Topics in Music History
Methods of Teaching Music in the Secondary School and Adult Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have earned a bachelor's degree in music from an accredited institution.
Demonstrate the ability to successfully pursue graduate study. Above-average academic achievement in general and music courses is required.
Demonstrate, by audition, a professional level of performing ability. Auditions may be arranged by calling the Music Department at 718-960-8247.
Have taken the following undergraduate courses or their equivalents: at least 12 credits in Music Theory and Musicianship and at least 12 credits in Music History or Ethnomusicology. Undergraduate deficiencies must be made up for no credit toward the M.A.T.
Demonstrate, by examination, proficiency in music theory, history, and musicianship.
Submit scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) revised general test, i.e., verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33345 USD / year

≈ 33345 USD / year
Out-of-State

33345 USD / year

≈ 33345 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

18330 USD / year

≈ 18330 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident:

Full-time - $5,545/semester
Part-time - $470/credit

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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