1. Initial contact: Prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact the program coordinator before applying to discuss their qualifications and the application process. This initial communication will help ensure alignment between the applicant's goals and the program’s offerings.
2. Preliminary submission: Applicants should complete the online application, submit supporting materials and meet all admissions requirements listed in the Academic Catalog. Please be sure to pay applicable domestic or international program fees.
3. Additional materials: After an initial review, some applicants may be asked to provide additional materials, such as further examples of scholarly work, letters of recommendation or a detailed statement of research interests.
4. On-campus interview: If advanced to the next stage, applicants will be invited for an on campus interview, which may include:
   • A formal interview with doctoral faculty members from the music education discipline.
   • A conducting and rehearsal session with a campus ensemble to assess conducting and pedagogical skills.
   • Participation in discussions to evaluate the applicant's research potential and alignment with program objectives.

Prospective students should note that meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission, as the final decision will be based on the overall strength of the application, interview performance and potential for distinction in the field of music education.

Have questions? Contact program coordinator, Joe Parisi, for additional information about this program.