Music Education, Ph.D.
School of Music
Apply your own areas of specialization while pursuing scholarly research and developing the knowledge and skills to effectively improve music teaching in schools and universities in our doctoral program.
Join a research-oriented degree program in collaboration with the USC College of Education designed for music students preparing to become music administrators, teachers and researchers able to think abstractly, generalize knowledge, carry on research and apply results to their areas of specialization. A dissertation is required.
Program Highlights
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Publish and Speak
Apply your work in a range of opportunities for scholarly publications, national presentations and funding applications.
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Authentic Experiences
Enjoy unique practicum opportunities and teaching experiences in our Music For Your Life community outreach programs.
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In-Depth Study
Study the philosophical and psychological foundations of music education and processes of teaching and learning music.
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Distinguished School
All USC music programs have the distinctive National Association of Schools of Music accreditation since 1969.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Leadership
Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Planning and Strategy
Developing and implementing a comprehensive and effective approach to achieve specific goals
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Teaching
Foster learning by conveying knowledge, skills and concepts to students
Collaboration
Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective
Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Educator
- Professor
- Faculty
- Researcher
- Administrator
Job Titles of Alumni
- Director of Institutional Assessment
- Director of Bands
- Choral Director
- Orchestra Director
- Instructor
Workplace Settings
- Education
Employers of Alumni
- Savannah College of Art and Design
- Charleston County School District
- Oklahoma Youth Orchestras
- Claflin University