Fargo,
ND,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Musical Arts in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
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Fargo United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,274
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) represents the highest practical degree in music, tailored for performers and conductors seeking to achieve peak artistic excellence. This program prepares graduates with the academic credentials typically required for collegiate-level music instruction.
Prospective vocal performance students must demonstrate competency in French, German, and Italian languages. Based on faculty evaluation, some candidates may need to complete additional language preparation.
Degree requirements include curated recitals and a culminating written project, developed in collaboration with the student's advisory committee. This committee comprises at least four faculty members: the primary advisor, a specialist from the student's performance area, a music historian or theorist, and a Graduate School representative.
Students must maintain a B average across all coursework. Comprehensive exams in both performance and academic subjects must be successfully completed during or after coursework, preceding a final oral examination. All D.M.A. candidates must demonstrate reading proficiency in one foreign language, though certain focus areas may substitute alternative research skills with committee approval. Choral conducting students must additionally prove competency in foreign language diction.
The program offers two specializations: Performance and Conducting. Both require 90 post-baccalaureate credits (93 for Choral Conducting). Applicants holding relevant master's degrees may transfer applicable credits, subject to graduate faculty approval regarding both quantity and suitability.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from an educational institution of recognized standing.
The applicant must have adequate preparation in the chosen field of study and must show potential to undertake advanced study and research as evidenced by academic performance and experience.
At the baccalaureate level, the applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, or equivalent, to attain full standing in a graduate degree program. Applicants whose last degree completed is a graduate degree may be admitted in full standing if the final GPA of that degree is at least 3.0 or equivalent. TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5
A statement of purpose is required for admission consideration and must be uploaded to your online application.
Please include the following information in your statement:
Reasons for pursuing graduate study
Special interests within your chosen discipline
Background preparation in your proposed field of study
Relevant skills or experience that you have acquired
Three (3) letters of recommendation are required from persons familiar with your academic achievements
Submit one official transcript (statement of marks) from each college or university at which you have been enrolled or are currently enrolled. Include both undergradu-ate and graduate coursework, as well as continuing education credits (if applicable).
Official original transcripts (statement of marks) are required to be sent from each institution attended, whether or not a degree was earned, and even if courses were transferred to another university.
The applicant must have adequate preparation in the chosen field of study and must show potential to undertake advanced study and research as evidenced by academic performance and experience.
At the baccalaureate level, the applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, or equivalent, to attain full standing in a graduate degree program. Applicants whose last degree completed is a graduate degree may be admitted in full standing if the final GPA of that degree is at least 3.0 or equivalent. TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5
A statement of purpose is required for admission consideration and must be uploaded to your online application.
Please include the following information in your statement:
Reasons for pursuing graduate study
Special interests within your chosen discipline
Background preparation in your proposed field of study
Relevant skills or experience that you have acquired
Three (3) letters of recommendation are required from persons familiar with your academic achievements
Submit one official transcript (statement of marks) from each college or university at which you have been enrolled or are currently enrolled. Include both undergradu-ate and graduate coursework, as well as continuing education credits (if applicable).
Official original transcripts (statement of marks) are required to be sent from each institution attended, whether or not a degree was earned, and even if courses were transferred to another university.
Tuition
USD
13,274