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PhD of Music Education
- Iowa City, United States
- 5 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Bachelor of Music in Music Education is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Music at Otterbein University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Music Education to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Private lessons and ensembles
- Methods courses in guitar and ukulele. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Public and private school music educator
- Private studio teaching
- University teaching
- Performance
- Graduate study
Curriculum
- Private lessons and ensembles
- Methods courses in guitar and ukulele
- Strings and voice/choral
- Conducting and arranging
- With school observation and teaching in all four years leading to student teaching and Music Multi-Age licensure for pre-K to grade 12. NASM accredited.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's or master's degree (by programme) from an accredited institution or equivalent with a minimum 3.00 GPA or foreign equivalent
- Department materials such as statement of purpose
- CV and recommendation letters
- GRE or GMAT only where the programme page lists it
- Financial statement once recommended for admission.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (or master's, By programme) from an accredited institution or equivalent; departmental materials such as statement of purpose, CV, Three letters (Computer Science PhD)
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0 (no subscore below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 81 (tests before Jan 2026
- Duolingo 4.5 on the new scale for tests after Jan 2026)
- PTE Academic Duolingo 120
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Find the programme and check its requirements
- Costs and deadlines. Apply to one programme only unless it is a combined degree. Apply online through the Graduate College (some programmes use SOPHAS or PTCAS). International application fee 100 USD. Provide transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Statement of purpose and English test scores (TOEFL
- IELTS
- Duolingo or PTE where required). After you are recommended for admission
- Submit the financial statement for international applicants.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,745 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Iowa City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education |
| Department | School of Music (with College of Education) |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $33,745 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,308 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0 (no subscore below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 81 (tests before Jan 2026, Duolingo 4.5 on the new scale for tests after Jan 2026), PTE Academic Duolingo 120. An interview is required.