从事小学和中学音乐教育工作，并有资格获得PK-12级音乐老师的纽约州初始认证。您将通过在纽约市学校和社区环境中的有监督的教学实习，将理论付诸实践，出国学习，并可以选择专门研究声乐，器乐，作曲，歌曲创作或钢琴，并完成核心课程开设文科跨学科课程，以及对音乐，音乐理论和历史以及音乐教育学的深入研究。必修课程包括中小学教学方法，音乐教育基础和音乐技术。您可以通过以下领域的选修课程，根据自己的兴趣和职业目标调整学位：文科，爵士音乐，音乐业务，歌曲创作，屏幕计分，音乐剧院和表演艺术教育。您还可以选择专门研究声乐，器乐
Pursue a career as a music educator in elementary and secondary schools and become eligible for New York State initial certification as a teacher of music for grades PK–12. You'll put theory to practice through supervised teaching internships in NYC schools and community settings, study abroad, and have the option to specialize your studies in vocal music, instrumental music, composing, songwriting, or piano. You'll complete a core curriculum of interdisciplinary courses in the liberal arts as well as intensive study of music, music theory and history, and music pedagogy. Required courses include elementary and secondary teaching methods, music education foundations, and music technology. You can tailor your degree to your interests and career goals through elective courses in areas including the liberal arts, jazz studies, music business, songwriting, screen scoring, music theatre, and performing arts education. You also have the option to specialize your studies in vocal music, instrumental music, songwriting, composition, or piano.You'll gain valuable experience by completing two semesters of student teaching at New York City public and independent schools, and in community music settings under the close supervision of experienced music teachers and teaching artists.You’re encouraged to hone your passions in the musical arts—from vocals to composition to instrumentation—by participating in a variety of performing ensembles and chamber groups directed by leading New York artists. You can choose from a variety of options, such as Contemporary Vocal Ensemble, Recording Studio Ensemble, NYU Chorale, Concert Band, and the All-University Jazz Ensemble.