A doctor of arts in music degree can prepare you for a career that combines teaching, performance and scholarship. At Ball State you’ll benefit from our renowned music program and our faculty musicians who have performed around the world. Our doctoral program, which integrates in-depth preparation in a traditional discipline of music with a secondary area, several teaching experiences, comprehensive exams and a dissertation, is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. You can review the curriculum and learn more about our doctoral internship and externship. While you’re on campus, you can take advantage of our state-of-the-art music technology studios and lab and performance facilities and have a wide range of performance options.
Apply today to the Graduate School and the School of Music in the College of Fine Arts. Learn how to defray tuition costs by becoming a graduate assistant.
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Attend our virtual information session 5–6 p.m. Tuesday, October 27. We’ll tell you more about financial aid options and our programs, and you can ask us questions. Register for the session online or call 866-285-GRAD (4723). Once you register, we will e-mail you information on how to access the virtual session. You must have a high-speed Internet connection to participate.
You can also contact Linda Pohly, the coordinator of graduate programs for the School of Music.