Overview
The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Music Education at BU School of Music is a collaborative, on-campus program that prepares music educators for advancement in their field by developing and honing research skills, sharpening proficiency in teaching techniques, and producing a dissertation of publishable quality that introduces new knowledge designed to push the field of music education forward.
Boston University’s graduate programs in music education have been created for the continuing growth of forward-thinking leaders and educators who serve as advocates for the importance of music in our lives, communities, and schools.
Outcomes
The DMA in Music Education on campus at Boston University is designed to build leadership through scholarship. The program supports practicing educators as they take a greater leadership role in the field of music education by preparing them to advance their careers in preK-12 or community settings, and/or to transition to university-level preservice teacher education and/or research positions.
Programme Structure
Areas of study include:
- diversity, equity, and inclusion
- antiracist pedagogy
- early childhood
- musicology/ethnomusicology
- music technology
- popular music
- wellbeing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Music Art Education View 17 other PhDs in Art Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants must possess bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from accredited institutions as well as professional experience including:
- At least 3 years of music teaching experience at the primary, secondary, or university level.
- Leadership through such venues as curriculum design, mentoring new teachers, serving on executive boards of professional organizations, and publishing articles.
- Two (2) current recommendations from immediate supervisors, music teachers, mentors, and/or undergraduate or graduate faculty addressing your leadership abilities in music education and potential for success in a doctoral program.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Personal statement (1–2 pages) describing your purpose in pursuing graduate work, career objectives, and particular interest in BU.
- A Statement of Research Interest
- Writing Sample
Tuition Fee
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International
63798 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 48 months. -
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63798 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
63798 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Boston
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Scholarships Information
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