Overview
Education
Ohio State offers the Doctor of Philosophy in education, musicology or theory. Why pursue graduate studies in music at Ohio State?
- An outstanding faculty of specialists
- An impressive record of accomplishments by our graduates
- Access to a world-class music/dance library
- A comprehensive, field-based curriculum
- Specialized research laboratories
- A positive and supportive learning environment
- Opportunities to teach undergraduates
- Significant podium time
- Competitive financial support opportunities
The school is a unit large enough to take advantage of the endless possibilities provided by a world-class university, yet small enough to attend to the individual needs of its students. Founded in the late 1800s, the School of Music offers today's students, faculty and guest artists an innovative place for making exceptional music, stimulating artistic growth, exploring educational methodology, and conducting groundbreaking research. The Music programme is offered by The Ohio State University.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Music Research Methods and Bibliography
- Basic Concepts in Music Education
- Principles of Music Learning
- Introduction to Research in Music Education
- The Development of Music Education
- Psychological Factors in Music Education
- Social Factors in Music Education
- Music in Higher Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Fall deadline: Apr 2
- Summer deadline: Apr 8 (national); Feb 21 (international)
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Music Musicology View 55 other PhDs in Musicology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The equivalent of a four-year bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.
- A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale or equivalent) for the last bachelor's or advanced degree earned.
- Transcripts or other credentials documenting that you have completed prerequisite academic work.
- Standardized test score (GRE or GMAT)
Tuition Fee
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International
43452 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43452 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
38693 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38693 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
12092 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12092 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Columbus
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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