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EdD Music and Music Education at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

Prepares students for teaching and supervising music in schools, early childhood settings, studios and colleges, and for careers in related arts, humanities and special and adult education fields. Very selective, admitting few students each year.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Music and Music Education  |  Duration: 75 points beyond bachelor's  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Pedagogy, research and musicianship/performance coursework with required research seminars, 15 points outside the programme, a departmental certification exam and a dissertation within eight years.

Career pathways

Teaching and supervision in elementary and secondary schools, early childhood music, studios, colleges and universities, and interdisciplinary arts and education fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online application with statement of purpose and resume; transcripts or course-by-course evaluations for all undergraduate and graduate coursework; English proficiency exam results if applicable; two letters of recommendation; $75 application fee; academic writing sample; optional digital portfolio; applicants normally hold an MA or MM with several years of professional experience. Fall 2027 deadline Dec 1, 2026.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 75 points beyond bachelor's

Apply through the official page: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/admissions/

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