Overview

At the University of South Florida, this Music Education program is intended for the aspiring pinnacle leader in music education research, teaching, and administration.

Features

The curriculum prepares the student to engage in original research in music education and related fields (arts education, music technology, music psychology, etc.). In coordinating with faculty mentors, the student has great flexibility in designing a program that fits his/her interests and strengths.

A cognate area of studies is built into the program. Examples of cognate studies include conducting, composition, performance, as well as fields outside of music, such as educational psychology, neuroscience, statistics, multicultural education, anthropology, psychology, philosophy, educational administration, and so forth.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Psychology of Music
Philosophical and Historical Issues in Music Education
Creativity Conceptions
Measurement & Evaluation in Music
Qualitative Methods of Music Education
Music Cognition
Statistics for Music Educators

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

Music View 182 other PhDs in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be received at the same time as the application for admission.
Minimum GPA of 3.50 for master’s degree.
GRE General Test required.
Successful interview with the music education faculty, either in person or by other arrangement.

Prior to the interview, the following must be reviewed by the music education faculty:

At least three letters of recommendation from people qualified to speak on behalf of the applicant’s academic and professional capabilities.
Sample of the applicant’s best academic writing.
Curriculum vitae.
15-20 minute video recording of the applicant teaching music.
Personal goal statement.

Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

15863 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15863 USD per year during 84 months.
National

15863 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15863 USD per year during 84 months.
In-State

7840 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7840 USD per year during 84 months.

Living costs for Tampa

1122 - 1951 USD /month

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