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Doctor of Musical Arts 
 (Music Education)

The Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education curriculum offers a practice-based degree in music education with instruction offered in a time frame accessible to the practicing music educator. The program is offered to persons who have demonstrated musical and academic competence through completion of a master's degree in music and interest and effectiveness in music education through completion of successful teaching experience. The degree is designed to extend the knowledge base of persons who aspire to positions of leadership in teaching, supervision, and/or administration in music education.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree in music education, music pedagogy, or the equivalent, from a regionally accredited institution plus a masters degree in music, music education, or education. This master's degree must parallel the Master of Music Education degree offered at Shenandoah University and include a culminating research/teaching project or thesis. At least one pre-doctoral degree must be in music education or music pedagogy.

Applicants must submit transcripts from all post-high school study, with a minimum grade point average of 3.25 for work completed at the masters level.

Applicants must document two years of teaching experience at elementary or secondary school levels in a private school, public school, or studio setting.

Applicants must submit a writing sample (with specified guidlines) which demonstrates the ability to utilize scholarly materials.

A personal interview is required in the format of videotaped responses to specific questions.

There is no audition nor examination for initial acceptance, but some cognate areas (conducting and applied music) will require an audition prior to election. Diagnostic/Placement tests will be administered and evaluated after acceptance into the curriculum.

Degree Requirements: The degree requirement is 90 hours beyond the baccalaureate degree, 30 of which may be presented in the form of a completed masters degree from an accredited college or university which the the work relates to the curriculum. 

Major Area

MUED 701

Advanced Research and Writing

3*

MUED 702

Educational Statistics

3*

MUED 704

Contemporary Trends in Music Education

3*

MUED 706

Curriculum Organization in Music Education

3*
 

Electives from MUED 700 and 800 level courses

3
 

Masters level requirements

13

MUED 899

Doctoral Dissertation

9*
  Comprehensive Examination Pass/
Fail

* minimum grade of "B" required. 

Support Courses

 

 Other studies in music, including: music theory, music literature, applied music, conducting, and ensemble (maximum of 8 credits of ensemble may be applied to degree in addition to maximum of 4 credits of ensemble completed at Master degree level). 36

Electives/Cognate Areas

 

 Single concentration or divided among complementary related areas, including additional course work in music education. Workshop credits beyond those applied to the masters degree may not be included. Audition required for some cognate areas. 17
  Total  90

* After initial registration in MUED 899, the student must remain continuously registered for that course for at least one credit each Fall and Spring semester until the requirement is fulfilled. Registration and billing are automatic until the requirement is fulfilled or the student submits a written statement of withdrawal from the curriculum. 

Additional thesis, Research/Teaching Project or Dissertation credits (beyond those required) do not fulfill elective credits and do not apply to degree requirements. 

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