PhD Music at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The PhD in music education prepares students to examine and explore innovative research and pedagogical practices, to publish research and to gain classroom teaching experience. A limited number of 20-hour teaching associateships are available for highly qualified applicants with a master's degree.

Faculty: College of Humanities and Fine Arts | Department: Music and Dance | Duration: 56 credits beyond the master's degree | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Students complete 56 credits of approved coursework beyond the master's, a teaching demonstration (a full undergraduate music education class), four scholarly articles (a publishable article, a literature review, a research article and a curricular project from a cognate area), a comprehensive exam and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Preparation for higher education teaching and arts administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Music and Dance (graduate music): admission requires acceptance by both the Graduate School and the department, and all graduate music applicants complete an audition or submit supporting materials. Applicants must hold a master's degree and meet Graduate School requirements. Admission to the music theory PhD area is currently paused; the PhD degree requirements apply to music education only.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 56 credits beyond the master's degree

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