Program Details
Advanced certificate program in music education
HEGIS code 0832
NYS SED program code 26817
The Conservatory of Music in conjunction with the Department of Secondary Education, offers an advanced certificate program in music education. The New York State Education Department licenses graduates of registered teacher education programs who meet the state requirements for teachers.
Please consult the Bulletin under Conservatory of Music for the Advanced certificate program in music education HEGIS code 0832; SED program code 26817
Program Heads
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| Jensen-moulton, Stephanie | Graduate Deputy | 718 951 5000 x1182 | 415 Whitehead Hall |
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Mon & Wed 10:30am-1pm; Tues 1pm-4:15; other days & times by appointment |
Building codes:
A-Whitehead; B-Boylan; J-James;
N-Ingersoll; NE-Ingersoll Extension; R-Roosevelt; RE-Roosevelt Extension; WEB - West End Building
Admission Requirements
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Education, Secondary Education
Music, Conservatory Of |
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March 1st |
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November 1st |
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Supporting Documents for Matriculation: Master's degree not required. Submit to the Office of Admissions official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, two letters of recommendation, resume, photocopy of New York State or other state teaching certificate, a brief biographical statement of 500 to 1,000 words describing your reasons for pursuing the specific graduate program to which you are applying and your future professional goals. Interview with department. |
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| TOEFL (paper, computer, internet) | 550, 213, 79 |
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The advanced certificate in music education is for the student with an undergraduate music degree who wishes to teach music in the New York State public school system. This course of study meets the curricular requirements for initial certification in New York State. 21 credits, 100 field hours, and forty days of student teaching are required for the certificate. The courses required by the School of Education may vary depending on the entry qualifications of students.
All students should consult with the School of Education for the current requirements.
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Matriculation requirements
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Applicants must offer a B.Mus., or a B.A. or B.S. in music, or the equivalent from an accredited college or university completed with a grade point average of 3.00 or higher. Applicants must also offer course work including the liberal arts and sciences, one course in human development (child and adolescent development), and one course in philosophy of education. Matriculation is contingent upon admission to Brooklyn College and admission to the Conservatory of Music, including music performance audition, music education interview, theory/aural skills test, and transcript review, and TOEFL score of at least 550 on the paper-based test or 213 on the computer-based test or 79 on the internet-based test, if required.
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Certificate requirements
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Twenty-one credits are required for this certificate. The following courses are required.
Music 6510T (2 semesters); Music 6581T; Music 6582T; Music 6583T; three courses chosen from Music 6601X-6661X; Music 7201X; Education 6505T; and Education 6506T.
