We are not currently accepting full-time applications for Fall 2027. We encourage you to explore PhD in Music Education with a concentration in Music Therapy, the PhD in Music Performance and Composition: Performers, the PhD in Music Performance and Composition: Composers, or sign up to be notified when the application is open for full-time study in the PhD in Music Education: For College and University Faculty.
This PhD program prepares you to teach at college/university levels, work as researchers in education, for non-profit and corporate settings. Study specialized methodologies, and work closely with global artist-scholars. For credentialed music therapists, a PhD in Music Education with a focus in Music Therapy is available.
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Throughout your doctoral degree, you’ll gain a thorough grounding in the significant historical and current issues and developing paradigms in music education. You’ll also study specialized research methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method focuses) as you conceptualize your research ideas and interests, develop a proposal, and complete your dissertation.
You will be able to personalize your program around your individual interests, as well as participate in a variety of performing ensembles and chamber groups directed by leading New York artists.
As a doctoral student at Steinhardt, you'll join a warm, supportive learning community and be mentored closely by our renowned faculty. You will conduct innovative research in music education and design, then complete and defend a theoretically grounded dissertation under the guidance of your faculty advisor.
This degree allows you to design a program of study based on your specific areas of interest.
Upon graduation, you’ll be well positioned to take on a position as a professor, researcher, departmental and school administrator, and other leadership roles in higher education.
If you are accepted as a full-time NYU Steinhardt PhD student without an alternate funding source, you are eligible for our generous funding package, which includes a scholarship and tuition remission. Learn more about our funding opportunities.
In the 2027 admissions cycle, only applications for part-time
with the focus in Music Therapy will be reviewed.
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