PhD Music Education at University of Kansas

Ph.D. in Music Education The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with an emphasis in music education or music therapy focuses primarily on research and scholarship. It is often sought by those aspiring to careers in research and/or collegiate-level teaching. Coursework for the doctoral degree is flexible and tailored specifically to the student’s background and anticipated academic professional career.

Faculty: School of Music  |  Duration: 18 credit hours  |  Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Preparatory Coursework No additional preparatory coursework is required beyond the coursework completed for the bachelor's and master's degree in preparation for the PhD application. in Music Education Program of Study The following courses must be completed by the end of the semester of the oral comprehensive exam and must be completed with a grade of B or higher.

Career pathways

It is often sought by those aspiring to careers in research and/or collegiate-level teaching. Coursework for the doctoral degree is flexible and tailored specifically to the student’s background and anticipated academic professional career.

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