Music

Admission Requirements:

Doctoral applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Coordinator of the Doctoral Major, as early as possible.

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements, as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

• Official Application to the USF Office of Graduate Studies for the Ph.D. in Music with a concentration in Music Education
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be received at the same time as the application for admission. Credits to be considered for transfer to this major, which are reflected on other transcripts besides the degree-bearing transcripts, must also be sent for consideration by the faculty.
• 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 vita.
  • 15-20 minute video recording of the applicant teaching music.
  • Personal goal statement.

International students must include copies of graduation Certificates and Diplomas (in addition to official transcripts) with their applications

Curriculum Requirements:

Total Minimum Hours – 60 (post-masters)

• Core - 6 Credit Hours
• Concentration - 16 Credit Hours Minimum
• Cognate - 9 Credit Hours
• Statistics and Measurement - 11 hours
• Dissertation - 16 hours
• Remaining two hours selected with advisor. Typically this coursework is in the Concentration or Dissertation Credits.

The responsibility for seeing that all graduation requirements are met rests with the student.

Total Cost :

Florida Resident: $23446

Out-of-State Resident: $34360