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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Music Education EdM


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The EdM in music education program focuses on designing curriculum and assessment to help you thrive in a challenging and rapidly changing educational environment. It empowers musicians with an in-depth study of the psychology of learning as an overarching framework for active music-making. Successful completion of the program leads to an institutional recommendation for NYS Initial and/or Professional Certification in Music Education.

I. Initial Certification Curriculum


II. Initial/Professional Curriculum


Content Area Electives (12 credits)


Select 12 credits from:

  • LAI 687LEC - Select Topic: Laban Movement Analysis for Musicians  Credits: 3
  • LAI 765LEC - Select Topic: SMI Moving Through Music History  Credits: 2
  • LAI 766LEC - Select Topic: SMI Creative Practice Choral Pedag  Credits: 3
  • LAI 766LEC - Select Topic: SMI MLT & Special Needs Students  Credits: 3
  • LAI 767LEC - Select Topic: SMI MLT & Kodaly  Credits: 3-6
  • LAI 767LEC - Select Topic: SMI Musicianship and Theory - Elementary General  Credits: 3-6
  • LAI 768LEC - Select Topic: SMI Musicianship and Theory - Early Childhood  Credits: 3-6
  • LAI 769LEC - Select Topic: SMI Musicianship and Theory: Instrumental  Credits: 1-6
  • Graduate Level Music (MUS) classes with advisor approval.  Credits: 1-6

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis (3 credits)


Total Initial/Professional Curriculum Credits: 63


3.0 Degree GPA required

 

III. Professional Curriculum


Content Area Electives (12 credits)


Select 12 credits from:

  • LAI 687LEC - Select Topic: Laban Movement Analysis for Musicians  Credits: 3
  • LAI 765LEC - Select Topic: SMI Moving Through Music History  Credits: 2
  • LAI 766LEC - Select Topic: SMI Creative Practice Choral Pedag  Credits: 3
  • LAI 766LEC - Select Topic: SMI MLT & Special Needs Students  Credits: 3
  • LAI 767LEC - Select Topic: SMI MLT & Kodaly  Credits: 3-6
  • LAI 767LEC - Select Topic: SMI Musicianship and Theory - Elementary General  Credits: 3-6
  • LAI 768LEC - Select Topic: SMI Musicianship and Theory - Early Childhood  Credits: 3-6
  • LAI 769LEC - Select Topic: SMI Musicianship and Theory: Instrumental  Credits: 1-6
  • Graduate Level Music (MUS) classes with advisor approval.  Credits: 1-6

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis (3 credits)


Additional Requirements: (Required for Conferral of Degree)


  • Proof of completion of Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop
  • Proof of completion of NYSED Students with Disabilities Requirement
  • Proof of valid NYS Initial Teacher Certificate

Total Professional Curriculum Credits: 33


3.0 Degree GPA required

 

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)


1) Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Students will flexibly adapt and implement pedagogical approaches that meet the needs of all learners.

2) Commitment to All Learners: Students will build relationships with students through mindful, intentional interactions that demonstrate enthusiasm, care, and humility.

3) Collaborative Professionalism: Students will practice critical reflection and inquiry independently and in collaboration with peers.

4) Professional Stance and Action: Students will exhibit dispositions that reflect commitment to culturally-responsive sustaining pedagogies, knowledge of individual and group differences, and how these differences influence learning communities.

5) Critical Integration of Curriculum and Instructional Tools: Students will use a repertoire of curricular and instructional tools and evidence-based practices to support inclusive, equitable learning.

6) Commitment to School, Family, & Community Engagement: Students will affirm the expertise, wisdom, assets, and strengths that reside in families and communities, and develop skills to connect authentically with families and communities.

SED Statement


This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

 

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