PhD in Music Education in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Ph.D. in Music Education combines teaching, theory, and research to explore how music is taught and learned. Partnering with Kent State's College of Education, Health and Human Services, this program enables aspiring scholars to study and conduct research at the intersection of musical and educational approaches. Ph.D. candidates typically aim to train future music educators at colleges and universities, participate in arts education initiatives, and investigate innovative methods in curriculum design, artistic teaching, and educational philosophy.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the program, graduates will:

Show understanding of music education research and practice across all academic levels through written and verbal communication.
Conduct research suitable for doctoral and professional work in music education.
Participate actively in local, national, and international professional circles through various activities like publishing, presenting, collaborative research, and engaging with fellow scholars to exchange musical knowledge.
Express deep expertise in music education through historical, philosophical, psychological, sociological, and methodological perspectives, including advanced teaching methods, learning theories, and curriculum development.