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Tailored for students pursuing the most advanced qualification in their discipline, the DMA offers an intensive three-year program that concludes with three performance recitals and an academic paper instead of a traditional dissertation. This doctoral program evaluates candidates based on proven proficiency rather than accumulated credit hours. Typically, students complete six semesters of full-time study following their master's degree to fulfill program requirements. Candidacy status is generally achieved by the start of the sixth term.
Applicants to the Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance: Sacred Music must have completed a master’s of music degree or equivalent to be eligible for admission.
Rackham English Proficiency Requirements:
IBT TOEFL (iBT) - 100;
TOEFL (cBT) - 250;
TOEFL (pBT) - 600;
MELAB - 84;
IELTS - 7.0;