Master in Music Teacher Education (Master's)

For Master in Music Teacher Education (Master's), tuition fees are 23,100 USD per year.

Students study music and music appreciation, learning how to teach these subjects at different educational levels.

Graduates typically teach music or music appreciation in educational settings at various levels.

For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 85% of applicants.

SUNY College at Potsdam has grown into a college organized around the Crane School of Music, the School of Education & Professional Studies, and the School of Arts & Sciences. Its programs span more than 60 areas of study, supporting paths in music, literacy, exercise science, creative writing, archaeology, science, and other liberal arts and professional fields. The college’s applied learning model connects coursework with practical experience, and all students participate in applied learning.

Students can take part in internships, research projects, field schools, gallery exhibitions, and community programs. Recent examples include archaeology work in the Adirondacks, research on mosquito-borne diseases in St. Lawrence County, photography exhibition installation at the Gibson Gallery, and one-to-one literacy support for local children. Exercise science students also gain experience through internships across Northern New York. These opportunities can help students test interests and build experience alongside their academic studies.

The campus is located in Potsdam, in Northern New York and near the Adirondack Mountains. More than 70 student clubs and organizations contribute to campus life, while the surrounding area supports outdoor activities such as ice climbing. International students can explore the college’s degree programs, admissions process, campus visit options, and cost and aid information when considering study at Potsdam. The college’s three schools offer different academic environments, from music and education to arts, sciences, and professional study.