NYU SteinhardtÆs graduate programs in Music Education prepare exceptionally able and knowledgeable artist-teachers for careers in school, community, and private settings. Our corps of outstanding professors, instructors, and supervising teachers is dedicated to facilitating studentsÆ personal and professional growth and to preparing astute, effective, ethical, savvy, compassionate, articulate, and creative music educators. The curriculum provides a rich range of formal and informal learning opportunities that take full advantage of our unique ôlocationsö in New York Cityùthe cultural capital of the worldùand in a department of exceptional artistic and intellectual diversity at a renowned research university. We offer three M.A. programs: (1) Teachers of Music, All Grades (48 credits) for those seeking initial teacher certification; (2) Teachers of Music, All Grades (36 credits) for teachers seeking professional teacher certification; and (3) Music in Higher Education for College and University Faculty (36 credits). Students complete student teaching experiences in public schools and arts venues; attend master classes with today's leading performers and teachers in New York City; and perform in ensembles that prepare them in repertoire that includes traditional classical to modern to the most cutting-edge electronic new music styles while also encompassing popular styles. A summer Kodßly certification workshop is offered. Doctoral students acquire a thorough grounding in significant historical and current issues as well as new, developing paradigms in music education. The Ph.D. program concentrates on research and theoretical development; the Ed.D. program focuses on action research and the implementation of existing theories. We provide access to leaders in educational theory and applied research and offer promising scholars a broad array of forums, seminars, and workshops as well as research facilities and technologies.