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Gaining the most advanced expertise and abilities to equip students for academic or professional careers. Cultivating sophisticated analytical thinking along with proficiency in music-related research, writing, and presenting original scholarly work. Mastering fundamental knowledge within the student's specialized field. Developing effective teaching methodologies relevant to the student's discipline. Acquiring understanding and competencies in additional musical domains beyond the primary focus, including theory, music history, performance, composition, and other areas. The music education PhD program aims to train individuals for roles in:
Higher education positions:
Music education or music therapy instructors
Ensemble conductors (band, choir, orchestra)
Music department administrators
K-12 education roles:
Music program coordinators
Curriculum development specialists
District-level music program leaders
A U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions with a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00.
English Language Requirements:
An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) total score of 7.0, with no sub score less than 6.0.
TOEFL score requirements with score of 81 or higher on the Internet-based version of the test (iBT) and newly admitted graduate students who present iBT scores below 100 on the PBT.
TOEFL score requirements with score of 550 on Paper-based test (PBT) and newly admitted graduate students who present TOEFL scores below 600 on the PBT.