Proposal Information

The Call for Proposals is Now Closed

All session proposals must address one or more of the following topics: emotional and behavioral health, academics, research methods, and/or application in practice. Sessions that focus on the learning and behavioral health of students internationally are strongly encouraged. 

Registration

Registration is Closed

All participants and discussants must register for the conference.

Cost of Registration: $100 USD for members of CEC DEBH, $150 USD for nonmembers.

Registration is limited. Preference will be given to attendees who are presenting. 

Registration officially closes March 31, 2024.

No refunds will be given after March 31, 2024. Contact KentState_FlorenceConference@kent.edu with questions. 

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Published Summit Proceedings

All presentations will be accompanied by a manuscript (15 pages double spaced, excluding references) that summarizes the work presented. Each manuscript will be preceded by a 1-2 page introduction written by the discussant. Manuscripts will be compiled in a bound volume.  The published volume will be organized into 4 sections that mirror the summit organization as follows: research methods, behavior, academics, and applications in practice. Draft manuscripts are due prior to the conference. All submitted manuscripts will be reviewed by the primary editorial team prior to publication.

Music Theory - Composition - Ph.D.

The Ph.D. degree in Music Theory–Composition prepares composers, research scholars and college/university teachers in the areas of music theory and composition. This degree program is based on the premise that original composition of high quality requires a strong background in theory, and that significant scholarship in theory requires experience in original composition.

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Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé
  • Goal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Substantial term paper on a theoretical topic or a master's thesis in music theory written in English
  • Minimum three scores of original compositions demonstrating a variety of genres (chamber, orchestral, piano, choral, etc.)
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
    • Minimum 525 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
    • Minimum 71 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)
    • Minimum 74 MELAB score
    • Minimum 6.0 IELTS score
    • Minimum 50 PTE score
    • Minimum 100 Duolingo test score

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions
Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Compile a body of completed compositions.
  2. Demonstrate and apply compositional techniques for creation of new works, including musical style and structure.
  3. Analyze music from a wide range of styles and style periods, and communicate results in written and oral formats.
  4. Recognize, identify and analyze representative literature from different historical periods, countries and composers.
  5. Communicate knowledge of composition, theory and other aspects of music in classroom and private teaching.
Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
MUS 71121HISTORY OF MUSIC THEORY 3
MUS 71131SCHENKERIAN ANALYSIS 3
MUS 71181POST-TONAL THEORY 3
MUS 71191SEMINAR IN MUSIC SINCE 1900 3
MUS 78251PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC THEORY 2
MUS 81211COMPOSITION (course is repeatable)8
Music History Electives6
Music (MUS) Electives or Related Studies 12
Culminating Requirement
MUS 88199DISSERTATION I 230
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60
1

Electives must have been approved in student's prospectus.

2

Each doctoral candidate, upon admission to candidacy, must register for MUS 88199 for a total of 30 credit hours. It is expected that a doctoral candidate will continuously register for Dissertation I, and thereafter MUS 88299, each semester, until all requirements for the degree have been met. All students writing a dissertation must pass a dissertation defense. Dissertation defense may be attempted two times.

Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
Accreditation

National Association of Schools of Music

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

5.6%

faster than the average

116,300

number of jobs

$69,690

potential earnings

Music directors and composers

1.7%

slower than the average

58,000

number of jobs

$52,250

potential earnings

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* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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