Bachelor of Music Education at Hofstra University

The Music Education at Hofstra University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Hempstead , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 5, 2027.

About Bachelor of Music Education

Do you remember the excitement of your first school concert or your performances in a band or choir? Do you aspire to be like the music teachers who inspire you? Develop the knowledge, skills, and experiences required for an exciting career as a music educator in pre-K through grade 12 public, private, or parochial schools.

The BSEd in Music Education conforms with the National Standards for Arts Education and the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts. You will graduate with initial certification as a teacher of music in New York state, ready to work with instrumental, choral, and general music students in preK-12.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Music Education at Hofstra University

Entry Requirements

General Certificate of Secondary Education

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Music Education at Hofstra University

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Bachelor of Music Education at Hofstra University

Step 1: Submit application and fee

Online application form: either the Common Application or our Hofstra Online Application. We accept either, but please only choose one.
One counselor letter of recommendation
Secondary school transcript: Your complete 9-, 10-, and 11th-grade transcript and official translation in English, or any national exam or government certificates earned. Review country-specific requirements to see details for the country you’re studying in.
Proof of English proficiency. Review acceptable proof of proficiency.
Nonrefundable application fee ($75)

Step 2: Submit financial documents for I-20

To receive an I-20 for your student visa, you will be required to submit the documents below proving you have the financial means to support yourself for a full calendar year, including tuition, fees, and living expenses.

Your financial documents are not related to your admission decision. However, Hofstra cannot issue you an immigration document until you have provided sufficient evidence of financial support.

You are welcome to submit these documents prior to “conditional acceptance” to expedite the process, but please be aware that you won’t know your potential merit scholarship until you receive your decision.

Submit the following to your portal at http://my.hofstra.edu or attach in an e-mail to [email protected] with your Name and Student ID number:

Financial evidence, usually bank statement(s) or certificate(s) of deposit, equivalent to the cost of one academic year of tuition and living expenses, minus any merit scholarship award (per year)
Copy of valid passport
I-20 Application Form
Affidavit of Support Form (if the financial documents include an account that is not in the student’s name) Please fill in the U.S. dollar equivalent that the sponsor promises to provide.

If applicable:

Dependent Information Form (if any dependents, ie., children, spouse, will accompany you to the U.S.)
Sponsor's Promise of Free Room and Board Form (if a family member or sponsor will be providing you with free off-campus accommodations for the duration of your education program)

If you are already in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa, you must also submit:

Copy of your current I-20
Copy of U.S. F-1 visa
F1 transfer form signed by your current school

For more information regarding the student visa application process, please visit ISA Immigration Resources.

Bachelor of Music Education at Hofstra University

Hofstra University

United States of America, Hempstead