Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education Curriculum

Learn From and With the Best, Building on More Than 100 Years of Music Education Tradition.

CURRICULUM

As a student in the online doctoral program, you have an opportunity to learn from the same highly-respected Boston University faculty that guides on-campus students. Each faculty member is a recognized leader in music education and will help you increase your knowledge and explore your world views.

Core Courses (24 Credits)
MU 735Critique in Music Education (4 credits)
MU 747Research and Bibliography (Musicology)
(4 credits)
MU 765Introduction to Music Education Research
(4 credits)
MU 777Foundations of Music Education I: History and Philosophy (4 credits)
MU 778Foundations of Music Education II: Sociology and Psychology (4 credits)
MU 780Research and Directed Study in Music Education (4 credits)
Additional Courses (24 Credits)
MU 400Graduate Theory Review (2 credits)*
MU 600Analytical Techniques I (4 credits)
MU 736Aesthetics and Criticism (4 credits)
MU 755American Music (4 credits)
MU 757Crossroads: Musical and Cultural Perspectives on the Blues (4 credits)
MU 766Jazz and Popular Arranging (4 credits)
MU 767African Music & Culture: Creative Exploration (4 credits)
MU 779Orchestration I (4 credits)
 Dissertion Approval

* Enrollment in this course is determined by results from the music theory proficiency exam.

Examinations
Music Theory Proficiency Exam
Qualifying Exam
Total Credits (48 Credits)
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