Overview

The Boston University Online Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education (MusAD) combines a time-honored curriculum with cutting-edge technology to make this valuable credential available to leading music educators around the world.

A focus on music theory and musicology—and techniques for applying them in the classroom—prepares educators to accomplish their personal and professional goals. The Boston University Online MusAD is an exciting opportunity for music educators to achieve career advancement and academic enrichment without interrupting their existing professional lives:

• Learn from faculty members who are recognized authorities in music education, music theory, and musicology
• Experience the cultural diversity and rich academic environment of the oldest degree-granting music program in the United States
• Investigate the philosophy, history, sociology, and psychology of music education
• Discover innovative teaching methodologies
• Focus on music from a variety of perspectives, including orchestration, aesthetic traditions, music criticism, and cultural and historical approaches such as African music, American music, and Jazz
• Explore research techniques and contribute new knowledge to the field of music education by conducting your own study

Requirements: The online Doctorate in Music Education consists of 11 courses (44 credits), which can be completed continuously in 5.5 semesters. In addition to the 11 courses and qualifying examinations, students will attend an on-campus residency requirement of approximately one week to begin the final DMA course. This course is the writing of a dissertation (4 credits) that can take one to two years to complete. Students in the online DMA can expect the entire length of the program to be at least three years.

Getting Started: Students should hold a master’s degree in music from an accredited institution, and may apply to begin at any time. For application materials or more information, contact an Admissions Representative at 1-866-347-6876 or visit the program-specific website.