Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program

The Department of Music and Dance offers a Ph.D. in Music with a concentration in Music Education or Music Theory. Applicants must submit a detailed resume of training and experience along with supporting documents as evidence of preparation for advanced study. Departmental examinations in music history and theory are required.

Music Education: Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Music Education or the equivalency in courses beyond the Bachelor of Music, and a minimum of two years of successful teaching in public or accredited private schools, colleges, or universities. Evidence of requisite literary, research, and communication skills, such as a Master’s thesis or other major research papers must also be included.

Music Theory: Applicants must submit tangible evidence of scholarly potential, such as a Master’s thesis or other major research papers. Additionally, a strong background in performance, music theory, general education, and foreign languages is required.

Please review additional detailed information regarding this degree and application requirements.  This may be found at the department's website: umass.edu/music/  and by reviewing the department's Graduate Handbook at: www.umass.edu/music/programs_grad.php

For more information, contact: Graduate Program Director, Department of Music and Dance, 273 Fine Arts Center, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, tel. (413) 545-0311, email: jcox@music.umass.edu.