07.03.09 PhD - Major in Music Education
Each program of study for a PhD in Music Education is individually planned with the PhD advisor, based on coursework previously completed in the master's degree. PhD student should expect to complete the following:
| Requirement | Credit |
| MUE 402 (Measurement and Evaluation) | 3 |
| MUE 403 (Introduction to Research) | 3 |
| MUE 501 (History and Philosophy of Music Education) | 3 |
| MUE 502 (Curriculum Seminar) | 3 |
| MUE 595 (PhD Dissertation Project) | 16 |
| Music Theory
Two courses in theory are required. Both must be numbered TH 401 and/or above. |
6-8 |
| Research
Two courses in research methods are required through the University of Rochester's Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development, one in quantitative methods and one in qualitative methods. Courses must be selected in consultation with the PhD advisor. |
6 |
| MHS 590/MUY 590
Two courses in music history and/or musicology at the 590-level are required. If placement tests indicate that 400-level study is required, the 400-level course(s) may be counted toward the degree as open electives only; they will not satisfy the music history requirement. |
6 |
| Electives
May include MUE 590 independent studies or research |
14 |
| Remedial courses - If required by placement exams. These courses do not count toward total credits for the degree. See (Remedial Courses - DMA) and (Placement Examinations and Remediation) for further information. | - |
| Total Credits | 60-62 |
There is no foreign language requirement for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Music Education. However, if the student's research topic includes source material in a foreign language, competency in that language will be expected. A minor field of study is also not required for music education majors.
Dissertation
The dissertation for the music education major must constitute an original contribution to the field and should exhibit on the part of the candidate evidence of outstanding ability in research and independent thinking, synthesis, and compelling organization of material. See Dissertation & Final Examination
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