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The Music Department provides multiple doctoral degree options. Below you'll find details about available degrees and specializations.
The Doctor of Musical Arts represents the pinnacle of performance-focused music education, designed for exceptional individuals to excel in both artistic practice and academic research. The Doctor of Philosophy in Music recognizes distinguished academic contributions to music scholarship. Earning this degree demonstrates comprehensive musical knowledge, specialized expertise in a particular area, and advanced research capabilities for academic and teaching pursuits.
Students should understand that doctoral studies involve more than completing coursework or meeting requirements. The degree is granted only when the Advisory Committee and Graduate Faculty are confident the candidate has achieved independent critical thinking and scholarly maturity in their chosen discipline.