Doctor's degree in Musicology at Catholic University of America

 

online students

Doctor's Degree in Musicology at Catholic University of America

Catholic University of America
Doctor's degree
Musicology

- Quick Request -

Request Information
from Catholic University of America
Now!
Email me this page.
Add to MyList
View MyList
-Degree Requirements-
School Location
The Ph.D. degree is offered only in the field of musicology. Musicology in this sense is interpreted to mean the entire field of music that is appropriate for scientific research. A suitable subject for the dissertation must be selected from the specific fields of music history or music theory.

The student must file an application with the Ph.D. committee for admission to the Ph.D. program and must conform to the general requirements for admission to candidacy as outlined for the doctoral degree in the General Information section of the Graduate Announcements.

The M.A. in musicology or a comparable preparation is a prerequisite for entry into the Ph.D. program. The M.M. in performance may constitute preparation comparable to the M.A. in some instances, but in others additional work in the form of specific courses may be required. The master's degree, however, is only a minimal prerequisite and in itself is not sufficient. An admissions committee will screen all applicants to determine their ability to pursue doctoral work. Judgment will be based on the following: demonstrated ability in previous studies, writing skills, academic references indicating the aptitude and desire for research in the field, interviews with the admissions committee and with certain other members of the faculty, depending on the particular interests of the applicant. A student who intends to complete both the M.A. and the Ph.D. at The Catholic University of America must normally complete the master's thesis before the admissions committee will consider an application for admission to the Ph.D. program.

Applicants must complete a theory placement examination before registration is completed. If the results of this examination indicate areas of deficiency, the student may remove these deficiencies by taking specified undergraduate courses or by successfully retaking the examination at a later date.

View more details on Catholic University of America.

Request Information
from Catholic University of America
Now!