Academics

GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

Graduate programs at Five Towns College provide rich and rewarding opportunities for study at the
masters and doctoral degree levels. These degree programs are registered by the New York State
Education Department. Students entering our teacher education programs leading to a Teaching
Certificate can be assured that these programs meet the latest standards required by the New York State Board of Regents.

The Graduate Childhood Education Program provides qualified elementary school teachers with the
opportunity to pursue a course of study leading to the Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) degree. The program emphasizes rigorous academic inquiry and practical experience in combination with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary for success in schools that are culturally diverse, artistically challenging and educationally complex.

 

The graduate music programs at Five Towns College lead to the Master of Music (M.M.) and the
Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) degrees. The Music Education Program provides qualified teachers,
who have achieved provisional/initial certification at the undergraduate level, the opportunity to earn a Master of Music degree (M.M.) leading to professional certification.

The program in Jazz/Commercial Music, leading to a Master of Music degree (M.M.), is offered with
concentrations in Performance, Composition/Arranging, Music History, and Music Technology. The
exceptional recording and music technology studios available on campus for instructional purposes are a major strength of the College.

 

The Graduate Division accepts prospective candidates for programs in the fields of music performance, composition/arranging, music history and literature and music education leading to the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.). The degree is offered with an emphasis on jazz/commercial music in accordance with the mission of the College.

 

We are confident that you will find our graduate programs in Childhood Education, Music and Music
Education exciting, challenging, and rigorous. You are encouraged to visit our beautiful wooded
campus to learn more about the College and its innovative programs.
We look forward to meeting with you and reviewing your plans for a future that is personally,
professionally and socially rewarding.