Program Overview

The Ph.D. in Music at the Mead Witter School of Music offers two pathways: Historical Musicology and Music Theory. The program cultivates scholars who make significant contributions to music research and academia, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research. Students are assessed through coursework, preliminary examinations, and a dissertation, and are taught by a distinguished faculty in a collaborative learning environment. Graduates pursue careers in academia, research, and the music industry.