Graduate Division
General Requirements for Doctoral Degrees
The Graduate Division of the Jacobs School of Music offers coursework leading to the degree of Doctor of Music in the areas of music literature and performance, composition, and conducting. Available major fields within these areas are listed under departmental headings in the Curricula for Graduate Degrees in Music section. Double majors at the doctoral level may be considered if all requirements within each major field are met. The Jacobs School of Music also offers the Doctor of Music Education degree and, through the University Graduate School, the Doctor of Philosophy degree in the areas of music education, music theory, and musicology.
The Doctor of Music degree represents outstanding accomplishment in music performance and academic studies. The holder of this degree should demonstrate a high level of performance competency in his or her instrumental area or in voice, a broad knowledge of the pertinent instrumental or vocal repertoire, the ability to undertake independent research, and the ability to communicate his or her understanding effectively in written and oral forms.
The Doctor of Music Education degree calls for a scholarly study of music teaching. It provides for an understanding of the principles underlying successful teaching and the techniques necessary for systematic inquiry into those processes.
A Doctor of Philosophy degree represents breadth of experience and training in the arts and sciences and is recommended for those planning to enter a field involving research or scholarly writing as well as college teaching in musicology, music theory, or music education. The dissertation required for the PhD degree must be original research of a quality and a significance warranting publication.
- Admission to Curriculum
- Structure of Doctoral Curricula
- Advisory Committee
- Research Committee
- Credit and Residence
- Registration after Admission to Candidacy
- Required Grades
- Time Limits