Music Education PhD

PhD in Music Education

Develop university-level music teaching skills and research experience with the PhD in Music Education in the Boyer College of Music and Dance at 51动漫. This 60-credit doctoral degree is tailored to help聽music educators achieve advanced skills in research methods and teaching expertise. Learn to contribute to and apply research findings to the practice of music education.听Graduates are well positioned to become leaders in the music education profession.

You鈥檒l specialize in music education practice and research, focusing on skills development and accountability for diverse student populations in an evolving discipline. Each Music Education PhD student chooses a specific area of specialization. The Music Education PhD curriculum is designed for students with a range of expertise and focus.

Areas of Specialization

The candidate, in concert with the academic advisor, will declare an area of scholarly focus. The candidate and faculty advisor then develop a course of study appropriate to the focus.

Example areas of specialization for the Music Education PhD program include, but are not limited to, the following.听

Adult music education
Alternative ensembles
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Community music
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Dance and movement聽
Digital and distance learning in music
Early childhood
Education in specialty areas (choral, instrumental, elementary, secondary)
Educational administration聽
Educational policy studies聽
Gender Studies
Informal (vernacular) music education
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Music history聽
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Psychology
Sociology
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Urban education

Faculty

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Classes & Curriculum

The course of study becomes the curriculum that guides the student and faculty advisor throughout the degree program. During the first year of study, students may opt to modify the course of study and/or focus in consultation with the advisor.听

Required courses you must take during your program include

Music Teaching in Higher Education;
Psychology of Music Learning & Behavior;
Seminar in Graduate Music Education;聽and
Supervised University Music Teaching.

You must also take Doctoral Dissertation and complete an oral defense聽to culminate the program.听

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51动漫鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, this Doctor of Philosophy聽offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,239.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,652.00 per credit

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Student Clubs & Organizations

Participating in student groups provides peer support and future professional contacts.听There are more than 200 student organizations at 51动漫.

provides students opportunities to experience choral conducting through guest lectures and rehearsal practice, and offers opportunities to earn practical experience through various regional and state conferences.
is a conservatory chapter of the national organization of music educators. Semester activities include creating projects, presenting guest speakers and workshops, attending the PMEA All-State conference, participating in outreach activities, and learning to use various online music education resources.
is a community string orchestra composed of students and community members who want to play music together in a low-stress environment.

Accreditation

BC-MUED-PHD

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