Music Program at SUNY Plattsburgh - Education Concentration

Education Concentration

Education Concentration in Music (35 credits)

Students majoring in elementary education or special education must choose one of ten liberal arts concentrations. Many teachers have found musical skills to be a great asset in the elementary or special ed classroom.

Benefits of the Concentration in Music

By selecting the music concentration, you will develop familiarity with the foundations of music history, theory, and performance. Several courses specifically explore applications of music to the teaching of other subjects, assisting you in developing teaching philosophies and approaches of your own.

Learn more

• Visit childhood education for detailed information

Program Requirements

• View the childhood education with concentration in music course curriculum. Note: these 266kB PDF files require the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
• View music course descriptions
• View education course descriptions

Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

If you would like more information about the music program of SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact

Daniel Gordon, Chairperson
Phone: (518) 564-2470
Fax: (518) 564-2197
Email: gordondj@plattsburgh.edu