Admission Requirements

The MAT in Music is being taught out and is no longer accepting applications as of Fall 2024. We encourage prospective students to explore our MAT in elementary education or secondary education.

Application Materials

  • Complete the online graduate application 
  • Non-refundable application fee
  • Official transcript(s) from all colleges and universities previously attended. Official transcripts can be sent through an electronic transcript delivery service to gradstudies@sacredheart.edu or can be mailed to:

    Sacred Heart University
    Graduate Admissions
    5151 Park Avenue
    Fairfield, CT 06825

    Applicants are encouraged to submit transcripts early in the application process, as they need to be reviewed for prerequisite coursework.
  • Personal Statement: In your reflective essay, explain how one or more of your life experiences has influenced your desire to become a teacher. Additionally, address how your experience(s) will contribute to your learning and the learning of others.  
  • A Praxis Core Academic Skills score report (test number 5752): Effective July 1, 2016 a passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills exam is no longer required for admission to teacher education programs. However, Sacred Heart requires that applicants take the exam or equivalent waiver exam. Visit the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills exam site for information.
    • An SAT or ACT score report can be submitted in lieu of the Praxis Core score report with no required minimum score.
  • Signed Statement of Understanding
  • Signed Essential Functions Document (link in applicant portal)
  • Meeting with Farrington College of Education & Human Development faculty (to be scheduled upon completion of application) 
  • Music Education Audition: For candidates applying for music certification, a demonstration of personal musicianship is required, via live or video performance (video preferred). Candidates will be required to submit a video (e.g. YouTube link) containing two contrasting solo or small ensemble selections that clearly demonstrate their skills and prior experience.

A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.80 or higher is required, with a GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher preferred. The Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development ensures that the average GPA of accepted candidates meets or exceeds 3.0 for all cohorts in all programs. In the event that a program’s average GPA falls below 3.0, applicants with GPAs below 2.80 are referred to the FCEHD Academic Council and considered provisionally, which may result in either additional requirements to be completed prior to admission or denial of the request. Applicants may contact Cristen Meehl at 203-416-3031 or meehlc@sacredheart.edu for details.