Master of Arts in Teaching Music
Begin an exciting career as a music educator through this cutting-edge certification program, where you will gain the professional skills and knowledge needed for success.
Sacred Heart’s 42-credit MAT with certification provides the skills and knowledge you need to be marketable in the job market and successful in the profession. Our flexible program schedules courses on weekday evenings and can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. With an MAT from Sacred Heart, you’ll benefit from top tier professional preparation as well as the Farrington College of Education & Human Development’s forward-thinking and culturally responsive approach to preparing teachers.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Sacred Heart University boasts a strong placement rate of 98%, with most graduates finding employment or enrolling in graduate school within six months of graduation. The University's Center for Career & Professional Development assists students with finding jobs and internships, while resources like Interstride help international students find opportunities, connect with employers, and navigate visa sponsorships.
Career & Professional Development Resources
Center for Career & Professional Development:
Provides support to students for finding career opportunities and continued professional growth after graduation.
Interstride:
A portal designed to help students find jobs and internships, network with other students, and find immigration and career support, particularly for international students.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
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Applicants typically admitted have a minimum Bachelor’s grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (based on the traditional USA 4.0 scale).
Successful completion of English language course(s) from an accredited US university, determined case-by-case by SHU International Admissions.
International School curriculum in English
AP English
SAT/ACT Reading/Writing scores (optional for general admission to SHU)
TOEFL PBT: 550
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL iBT® Home Edition: 80
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
Academic IELTS: 6.5
EIKEN Pre-1
GTEC: 1200
iTEP: 5
PTE: 62
Completion of ELS 112
Completion of EF Level C1
Completion of Talk Level 7
On-site ESL test proctored at SHU
Cambridge C1 Advanced: 180
Duolingo: 110 (production score minimum 85)
VEPT 5.5
iESOL: B2 Communicator with a minimum of 39 points
Oxford Test of English, Advanced Test: 135
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
27300 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 160 USD