<p>Is it possible to do a Music Education and Musical Theatre double major?
I want to be able to teach the drama department, run the musical, etc. at whatever school I get hired at, and figured a major in MT would help me out a lot with that.
Plus, I absolutely love MT, so it’d be a cool experience :).</p>
<p>It is not possible because the education programs are all within the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.</p>
<p>It is only possible to double major in a program that is part of the College of Arts and Science, and even though you would have to give up a semester or more likely a year of professional/studio training, in addition to possible classes during the summer and winter sessions.</p>
<p>riku92mr – you may want to ask this directly of the people Steinhardt (and post this on the NYU-Steinhardt thread <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/nyu-steinhardt-mt/[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/nyu-steinhardt-mt/</a>)… they have a Music Theatre, and Music Education degrees… it may be possible to double major within Steinhardt, or at the very least be involved with musical theatre opportunities as a Music Education major.</p>
<p>If teaching K-12 music in the public school system is your intended career after graduation, then the Music Education major is the way to go. You are correct that at many schools the music teacher is also responsible for the musical. So, finding a school where Music Education students can take some theatre classes, participate in theatre and musical theatre (or double major – although a double major with education at most schools could take you 5 - 5.5 years to complete.) is an excellent plan. Have you posted your question on the Music forum as well?</p>
<p>KatMT – that is exactly what my plan is for after graduation. I wanted to have that MT experience on my resume so I could get some brownie points if you will. I already have a lot of experience with MT from being in productions throughout HS, but I figured the professional college training would give my experience a little more repute.</p>
<p>How would I go about contacting Steinhardt? Just contact their admissions office?</p>
<p>[Contact</a> Us - Music Department - NYU Steinhardt](<a href=“http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/contact]Contact”>http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/contact)</p>
<p>[Director's</a> Message - Music Department - NYU Steinhardt](<a href=“http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/welcome/]Director’s”>http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/welcome/)</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Does anyone know how many credits are required in a second major? I am interested in double majoring, but I do not know how difficult it would be?</p>