Graduate Programs

Thank you for your interest in graduate music study at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music! If, after reading the information below, you have questions about our application processes, please contact the graduate office at MusicGrad@uga.edu or (706) 542-2743.

Master of Arts in Musicology

Master of Music in:

• Composition
• Conducting
• Music Education
• Music Therapy
• Performance
• Performance and Pedagogy

Specialist in Music Education - Applications remain closed for the indefinite future

Doctor of Education in Music Education  - Applications remain closed for the indefinite future

Doctor of Musical Arts in:

• Composition
• Conducting
• Performance

Doctor of Philosophy in music with elective areas of research (Music Education or Musicology)

Certificates:

• T4 Teacher Certification
• Music Therapy Equivalency
• Graduate Certificate in Music Performance

To enroll in graduate music major coursework, students must be accepted into both the University of Georgia and the School of Music through our application process.

FOR ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS:

To help clarify expectations and procedures, we have created the Hugh Hodgson School of Music Graduate Handbook. Please download the .pdf and read it carefully. Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have about its contents.

DOWNLOAD THE HHSOM GRADUATE HANDBOOK HERE

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