Music Education PreK-12 - MA

Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0.
2. A major in music or music education (with a minimum of 24 credits in music) or the equivalent. Consult with the Department of Music for specifics.
3. General education core in the liberal arts and sciences to include: artistic expression; communication; information retrieval; concepts in history and social sciences; humanities; a language other than English; scientific and mathematical processes; and written analysis and expression.
4. A 3 credit course in special education that focuses on supporting students with disabilities in the general education classroom. Students without this course may be admitted conditionally and must take SPED 70800  in addition to other degree requirements.
5. Two professional references.
6. A personal statement.
7. An audition and interview.
8. Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), except applicants who are certified teachers or school administrators and hold a graduate degree.
9. Program 2 only: NYS certification in Music PreK-12

See http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/music/grad-students/admissions/music-ed for more details on admissions and registering for an audition.

Progress Standards

1. Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.
2. No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F or WU in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
3. Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.
4. Key Course Performance Standards

   • Students must receive a grade of at least a B in key program courses. 

   • Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program. 

   • Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.

Course of Study

Academic Plan

MUSPK12-MA

Total Credits

Track 1: 39-46 
Track 2: 30

Exit Requirements

1. An overall GPA of 3.0
2. Students will develop a professional teaching portfolio, which is a cumulative effort, integrating course and fieldwork throughout the program.
3. A project involving research is required of each student in the teacher education program. On completion of the courses of study and after approval of the project by the Graduate Faculty Committee, a candidate will be examined orally on the topic of the project and related issues. Students may register for independent study (MUS 79100   or MUS 79200  ) if they wish to receive credit toward the MA degree for work done in fulfilling the TEP Project.
4. Complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop.