Overview

The traditional Music and Music Education from Teachers College at Columbia University program is designed to allow flexibility in course selection, so that each student may prepare for his or her professional career in music education.

Program Details

It is awarded upon satisfactory completion of 60 points of graduate study. Major emphasis is placed on the improvement of instruction and curriculum. Candidates who show clear promise of success in further graduate study may apply for the doctoral program.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Music
Music Education
Instruction
Teaching

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume

Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed

Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)

$65 Application Fee

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

Video Essay (included in online application)

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

68192 USD / year

≈ 68192 USD / year
Out-of-State

68192 USD / year

≈ 68192 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

68192 USD / year

≈ 68192 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Program Details

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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