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Music (Grades Pre K-12)

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School of EducationMaster of ArtsMA - Master of Arts

General

Requirements

Prerequisite

  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. 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. 

  4. Two letters of recommendation. 

  5. A personal statement.  

  6. An audition and interview.  

  7. Track 2 only: NYS certification in Music PreK-12 (including DASA)

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

Completion requirement

Total Credits

Track 1: 38-44 
Track 2: 31

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.

Exit Requirements

  1. An overall GPA of 3.0

Completion requirement

For students with no NYS certification

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0337601
  • 0234611
  • 1539761
  • 1173791
  • 0336831
  • 0336891
  • 1537641
  • 0305751
  • 0305761
  • 0257731
  • 0257741
AND
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • 0337101
  • 1539841
AND
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0303591
  • 0303601
  • 0303611
  • 0303641
  • 0303651
  • 0303661

Students who have studied these subjects at the undergraduate level may be exempted from these requirements.

AND
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 0303921
  • 0303931
  • 0304181
AND
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 0304621
  • 0304631
  • 0304651
AND
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0305101
AND
Earn at least 3 credits

  • Music electives: Courses chosen in consultation with graduate adviser (3 cr) 

Please note that students admitted to the program must take a proficiency examination during the first two semesters of matriculation in order to remain in the program. This examination will test competence in music theory, music history and literature, and applied skills. Deficiencies revealed by the proficiency examination must be made up by studying the relevant subject matter and passing a reexamination. The proficiency examination requirement must be fulfilled before a student may proceed beyond 18 credits.

Completion requirement

For students who have NYS certification in Music PreK-12

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 1537641
  • 0305751
  • 0305761
  • 0257731
  • 0257741
  • 1539841
AND
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 0303921
  • 0303931
  • 0304181
AND
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 0303811
  • 0304631
  • 0304651
AND
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0305101
  • 0305441
AND
Earn at least 3 credits

  • Music electives: Courses chosen in consultation with graduate adviser (3 cr)

AND
Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
  • 0303591
  • 0303601
  • 0303611
  • 0303641
  • 0303651
  • 0303661
  • 0303701
  • 0303711
  • 0303721
  • 0303731
  • 0303771
  • 0303781
  • 0303791
  • 0303801
  • 0303811
  • 0303821

Take 4 credits from the following, in consultation with the Director of Music Education

Completion requirement

Music 792 – Independent Study is the culminating experience for all students in Track 2. Students will complete a final project either in the area of curriculum or research in consultation with the director of music education