Mason is proud to announce the launch of two new doctoral programs in Music, a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) and a PhD in Music Education.
The doctor of musical arts concentrations are composition, conducting, and performance. While these concentrations share some of the required course work, each is also distinct in course requirements. Professional musicians earn the DMA to enhance and extend their knowledge and practice within their area of specialization. The DMA student focuses on the profession of music performance, as well as the theory and practice of the discipline. DMA graduates are qualified to teach music at the college or university level, as well as K–12.
The PhD in music education, a research-intensive degree, focuses on the gathering, processing, and interpretation of information. Students in the PhD program take seminars and topics courses in music education, as well as research courses through the College of Education and Human Development. PhD graduates are expected to demonstrate the ability to communicate significant concepts of music education.
For more information about these programs please contact the School of Music at 703-993-1380 or visit music.gmu.edu/