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Music EducationPh.D.

Immerse yourself in the study of music and prepare to contribute to the field as a scholar and educator.

Inspire the next generation and share your love for music. A Ph.D. in Music Education from UND prepares you for a leadership role in research, university teaching or any other area of music.

Program type:
Doctoral Degree
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4-5 years
Credit hours:
90

Why earn a doctorate in music education?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 1
Spring:
Dec. 1

Combine your passion for music with a deep dive into research and a strong foundation in teaching. UND's Ph.D. program in music helps you build advanced skills in any aspect of music.

Your Ph.D. coursework provides intensive study in the following areas:

  • Music Education
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Foundations of Education
  • Scholarly Tools in Education

Ph.D. students also choose a minor or cognate in a supporting area.

Music Education Ph.D. at UND

  • Conduct independent, original scholarly work that contributes to knowledge in the field.

  • Engage in research and discover new modes of music instruction.

  • Apply for a teaching assistantship to qualify for a stipend.

  • Discuss cutting-edge music pedagogy.

  • The University of North Dakota is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

Music Education Careers 

11%

Anticipated job growth for postsecondary teachers

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

79K

Median annual salary for postsecondary teachers

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Ph.D. program prepares you to take on a leadership role in music education. Some Ph.D. graduates go on to teach at the university level and contribute to the field through original scholarship research. Others become leaders in public school or community music education.

Our faculty receive national and international recognition for their talents, which they bring back to the classroom to share with you. The music faculty consist of specialists in:

  • Major orchestral and band instruments
  • Voice
  • Piano
  • Music history
  • Composition
  • Conducting
  • Music education

We pride ourselves on personal attention to students, high standards and a close working relationship with the Grand Forks community.

Music Education Courses You Could Take

MUSC 503. Psychological Foundations of Music Learning. 3 Credits.

An in-depth study of the psychological processes of music learning. On demand.

MUSC 507. Foundations of Music Education. 3 Credits.

A comprehensive investigation of the historical and philosophical foundations of music education. On demand.

MUSC 509. Trends in Music Education. 3 Credits.

An overview of historical and contemporary trends in music education. On demand.

MUSC 598. Research in Music Education. 3 Credits.

An introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methodology relative to music education. On demand.

T&L 539. College Teaching. 3 Credits.

Explores learning styles and teaching styles, the components and responsibilities involved in college teaching, methods of teaching and motivating students, and current issues related to instruction in the college classroom.

EFR 510. Qualitative Research Methods. 3 Credits.

Qualitative research methods are naturalistic and contextual. The methodology derives from Anthropology and other social sciences, and seeks to understand human behavior from the actors' perspective. Students are to learn the fundamental data collection methods: observation, participant observation, and interviewing, as well as data analysis through coding and categorizing.

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Department Contact
Simona Barbu
Graduate Program Director
P 701.777.2828
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