Program Overview

University of Kansas Programs

The University of Kansas offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines. The following programs are available:

• Architecture & Design
• Business
• Education and Human Sciences
• Engineering
• Health Professions
• Journalism & Mass Communications
• Law
• Liberal Arts & Sciences
  • Arts (in CLAS)
  • Public Affairs Administration (in CLAS)
• Medical Center Campus Interdisciplinary Studies
• Medicine (M.D. & Graduate Degrees)
• Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre and Voice
  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Music Education
  • Bachelor of Music Therapy
  • Minor in Music
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Music Enterprise
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Music Recording
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Music Education in Music Education
  • Master of Music Education in Music Therapy
  • Doctor of Musical Arts
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Bassoon Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Choral Conducting
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Church Music
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Clarinet Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Double Bass Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Euphonium Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Flute Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in French Horn Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Harp Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Music Composition
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Oboe Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Orchestral Conducting
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Organ Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Percussion Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Piano Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Piano & Pedagogy
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Saxophone Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Trumpet Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Trombone Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Tuba Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Viola Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Violin Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Violoncello Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Voice Performance
    • Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Wind Conducting
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Music
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education
  • Graduate Certificate in Music Enterprise
  • Graduate Certificate in Music Performance
  • Graduate Certificate in Music Recording
  • Graduate Certificate in Piano Pedagogy
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Professional Studies
• Social Welfare
• Jayhawk Flex
• Office of Graduate Studies, Lawrence and Edwards Campus Students
• Office of Graduate Studies, Medical Center Campus Students
• Office of Academic Affairs
• Office of International Affairs
• ROTC
• Pre-Majors

Doctor of Musical Arts with Concentration in Voice Performance

The Doctor of Musical Arts with concentration in Voice Performance is a three-year degree program that requires full-time enrollment. Students work with their faculty advisor to create a personalized program of study.

Program Structure

The program is structured as follows:

Year 1

• Fall: VOIC 961 (3 hours), MUSC 801 (3 hours), VOIC 921 (3 hours), Elective (1 hour)
• Spring: VOIC 961 (3 hours), MTHC/MUSC (3 hours), VOIC 921 (3 hours), Elective(s) (2 hours)

Year 2

• Fall: VOIC 961 (3 hours), MTHC/MUSC (3 hours), VOIC 921 (3 hours), VOIC 965 (1 hour)
• Spring: VOIC 961 (3 hours), MTHC/MUSC (3 hours), Elective(s) (3 hours), VOIC 965 (1 hour)

Year 3

• Fall: VOIC 961 (3 hours), MTHC/MUSC (3 hours), Elective(s) (3 hours), VOIC 965 (1 hour)
• Spring: VOIC 961 (3 hours), Elective(s) (3 hours), VOIC 970 or 972 (4 hours)

Total Hours: 61

Program Details

The program requires a total of 61 hours of coursework, including electives and a final project. Students work closely with their faculty advisor to create a personalized program of study that meets their individual needs and goals. The program is designed to provide advanced training in voice performance, with a focus on developing the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the field.