A joint program of the LIU Post College of Education, Information and Technology and School of Performing Arts, the M.S. in Music Education offers two plans of study: a 33-credit plan for initial teaching certification by the New York State Education Department and a 36-credit plan leading to professional certification, for students with a significant background in education.

Have an undergraduate major in music or music education or must have a minimum of 30 credits in music classes; Have a Bachelor's degree with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in undergraduate studies or successful completion of another master's degree; Submit an Application for Admission; Submit an Application Fee (non-refundable); Submit official copies of undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any colleges or universities attende; Submit General GRE (Graduate Record Examination – Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Analytical Writing) scores. Scores cannot be more than five years old at the time of the application; Submit a personal statement that addresses reasons for pursuing graduate work in this area of study; Submit a current résumé; Appear before a faculty member or panel, either individually or as a participant in a group situation, for assessment of interpersonal and musicianship skills. If an applicant's location makes it difficult to meet a faculty member or panel during the application process, he or she may be conditionally accepted on a limited matriculated basis, with full matriculation dependent on the results of the required personal interview and assessment of interpersonal and musicianship skills to be done at a later date; TOEFL/IELTS for international students.