Immerse yourself in the study of music teaching and learning with the Ph.D. in Music Education. As doctoral candidate, you'll be interested in preparing future music teacher educators, engaging in arts education activities and exploring emerging practices in curriculum, artistic instruction and educational thought. Join our community of scholars and explore the cutting-edge of music education research.
Music Education - Ph.D.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education – Ph.D.
The Glauser School of Music has offered the Ph.D. in Music Education for more than 40 years. This program offers career benefits for students looking to specialize in music education and is one of only two public universities in Ohio to offer the B.M. through Ph.D. in Music Education.
Founded on the principles of sociocultural and multicultural studies, our newly revised contemporary program was designed to meets the needs of music teachers and learners in the 21st century within a supportive and engaging environment.
Mission
The purpose of doctoral study in music education at ºÚÁÏÍø is to integrate teaching, theory, and research with inquiry about music teaching and learning. Emerging scholars will engage in activities that connect musical and educational pedagogies in preparation to work with pre-service music teachers at higher learning institutions, engagement in arts education enterprises, and the exploration of emerging practices in curriculum, artistic instruction and educational thought.
A Strong and Supportive Learning Community
The School of Music boasts a diverse and growing community of students and faculty engaged in the study of music education. Consisting of over 90 undergraduate students and over 150 graduate students in the online master’s program – the largest of its kind in the country – you’ll be joining one of the premier Music Education programs in Ohio.
The Music Education Ph.D. program at ºÚÁÏÍø has a global reach with meaningful impact. Using a student-centered approach, faculty mentors will guide you through your pedagogical and professional development. Candidates will work with faculty and colleagues in instrumental, choral, general music, technology, contemporary curricula, foundational studies, curriculum and instruction, sociocultural and multicultural studies, social justice and democracy, culturally relevant pedagogy, and more.
A Curriculum for the 21st Century and Beyond
ºÚÁÏÍø offers a curriculum designed to meet the needs of today’s educator and gives our students the skills to adapt to a changing landscape from the first day of classes to the dissertation.
Features:
- Preparation for advanced study
- Career guidance
- Specialty seminars for students from diverse backgrounds
- Unique educational experiences
Designed for the doctoral candidate on the go, the curriculum is specifically crafted for the teacher currently out in the field. There’s no need to give up your passion for teaching or your connection to your students to complete your doctoral work! However, students are welcome to enroll full-time, with many current and past candidates choosing to focus exclusively on their doctoral work.
Program Information for Music Education - Ph.D.
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Music Education - Ph.D.
Those who complete the Undergraduate Certificate in Music Education at ºÚÁÏÍø can benefit from specialized career opportunities in the music education.