Master in Music Teacher Education (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are reviewed annually; specific amounts are available through the Office of the Bursar..

This program is designed for practicing music educators and is delivered through three intensive five-week summer sessions. Students engage in coursework on contemporary and historical issues in music education, advanced instrumental techniques, and research methods while remaining in their current teaching roles. Personalized faculty mentoring occurs during each summer session and continues throughout the academic year. The program supports the development of a professional portfolio and a culminating presentation that reflects growth as a research-informed educator.

Focus areas include contemporary issues in music education, historical issues in music education, advanced instrumental techniques, rehearsal and conducting techniques, research and bibliography, psychology in music education.

The program requires completion of coursework across three summer sessions and ongoing academic work during the academic year. Students complete a professional portfolio and a culminating presentation as part of the degree requirements.

Graduates typically continue in music education roles within public or private schools, often advancing into leadership or specialized teaching positions.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in music or a related field. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Submission of a resume, letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose is required.

On-campus, part-time, with three five-week summer sessions and academic year support; typically completed in three years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 70% of applicants.

Ithaca College offers more than 140 majors, minors, and other program options, with undergraduates working alongside faculty and peers in more than 70 majors and 70 minors. Studios, stages, clinics, and laboratories give students hands-on experience across the arts, health fields, business, media, and sciences. Graduate students can choose professional degree programs, practical leadership courses, and specialized certificates.

Professional opportunities extend beyond coursework. Students have produced four documentaries aired by Syracuse PBS, and four student ensembles are scheduled to perform at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. The college's alumni include Bora Yoon ’02, whose path as a composer and soundscape creator began at Ithaca. Career mentors in the Center for Career Exploration and Development help students consider career possibilities and plan for life after college.

The campus is in Ithaca, New York, a setting with natural areas and 150 waterfalls near campus. Students can live in a residential community, join more than 200 organizations, clubs, and service opportunities, and attend lectures, performances, athletic events, and workshops. International students should review the full four-year cost forecast, financial aid process, and scholarship options. Support includes one-on-one financial aid appointments, academic resources, counseling, coaching, and fitness centers.