Ph.D. in Music
Degree Requirements
The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.
Ph.D. in Music
| Requirement | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mus 797 | 18 | Student must complete at least 18 hours of dissertation credit (MUS 797). |
| Oral defense | Every candidate for the Ph.D. degree must successfully pass a final oral examination (defense of dissertation) administered by the student’s dissertation committee and scheduled by the Graduate School. | |
| Select an emphasis | Student must enroll in the Ph.D. in Music emphasis area of Music Education. | |
| Submit Dissertation | Student must submit a dissertation to his/her GPC/Chair. The dissertation must conform to the regulations governing style set forth in "A Manual of Thesis and Dissertations Preparations", available in the Graduate School Office. Two copies of the dissertation must be presented to the Graduate School after the final examination for the doctorate has been accepted and before the beginning of the regular examination period for the semester in which the candidate plans to graduate. | |
| Liberal Arts Dean's approval | This Degree Audit program is an advising tool only. The student must still apply for a degree by returning a completed Degree Application Form to the dean's office before the last day to add classes in the semester preceding the semester in which the stuent expects to graduate. The Dean's Office will make the final certification that the courses listed on the application qualify the student for graduation. The Dean's Office will also determine if other university requirements (GPA, etc.) have been met. | |
| Grade requirements | A cumulative average of not less than 3.0 (B) must be achieved in all graduate work taken. |
Emphasis - Music Education
| Requirement | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mus 548 - C min | 3 | Student must complete Mus 548 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 551,536,524,523 | 6 | Student must complete two of the following courses: Mus 523, Mus 524, Mus 536, or Mus 551. Each course must be complete with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 619 - C min | 3 | Student must complete Mus 619 with a grade of C or better. |
| music electives | 9 | Student must complete at least 9 hours of music electives as approved by his/her GPC/Chair. These courses may include choral music, applied pedagogy, music theory, music history/literature, or music education. |
| music history | 3 | Student must complete at least 3 hours of music history courses as approved by his/her GPC/Chair. |
| music theory | 3 | Student must complete at least 3 hours of music theory courses as approved by his/her GPC/Chair. |
| Research courses | 12 | Student must complete 12 hours of research as approved by his/her GPC/Chair. Must include courses in experimental research, historical research, observation research and statistics. |
| Masters in Music | A master's degree in music or music education from a recognized institution is required. |
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.