Excellence from our classroom to yours 

WHY CHOOSE THE UGA MUSIC EDUCATION PHD PROGRAM?

•  Become highly qualified to prepare future music educators and future graduate researchers at the college level
• Refine your teaching as you prepare undergraduate students with research-based instruction 
• Receive training and guidance in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies from renowned faculty
• Design and implement research studies, publish in practitioner and research journals, and present at regional, national, and international conferences
• Build your resume through college-level teaching experiences
• Collaborate with faculty and colleagues to examine important issues impacting the field of music education 
• Enjoy the culture of Athens, Georgia, and Hugh Hodgson School of Music – Go Dawgs! 

ABOUT THE DEGREE

• Teaching Assistantships Available (includes full tuition and monthly stipend).
• This research-oriented degree prepares you for teaching and research roles in higher education. 
• The program is a three-year degree, which includes two years of coursework and one year of dissertation work. 
• Coursework is flexible to meet your research and teaching interests and can include interdisciplinary content.

ELIGIBILITY AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

• A 3-year minimum of PK-12 teaching experience or equivalent competencies 
• At least two consecutive semesters of full-time status 
  • Enrollment for a minimum of 20 hours of consecutive coursework must be spent in resident study on the campus of the University of Georgia. 
• Resident credit used to satisfy requirements for another degree cannot be used to satisfy the requirements for this degree. 
• A summer start (online) is highly encouraged and will provide eligibility to assist and tutor in future graduate courses.

APPLICATION MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Transcripts from all previous institutions
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of purpose and research interests  
• Scholarly writing sample (from a master’s thesis or publishable article)
• A video upload of your teaching 
• Three letters of recommendation 
  
  • Note: all application material is to be submitted electronically on the application platform.  

PLEASE CHECK OUR GRADUATE ADMISSIONS PAGE FOR LINKS AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS 

Accreditations

The University of Georgia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. The University of Georgia also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Georgia may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

This degree is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).