Official Application to the USF Graduate School for the Ph.D. in Music (code DMS) with a concentration in Music Education (code MDE) in Music (code MUS) in COTA (code FA).
Master's degree from an accredited institution. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be received at the same time as the application for admission. Credits to be considered for transfer to this major, which are reflected on other transcripts besides the degree-bearing transcripts, must also be sent for consideration by the faculty.
Minimum GPA of 3.00 for upper division of undergraduate degree (all credits beyond the first 60), and minimum GPA of 3.50 for master's degree.
The GRE General Test (after October 1, 2002) must be taken and results must be delivered to Graduate Studies in the School of Music as part of the admission application process.
Minimum of two years of teaching experience in elementary and/or secondary school(s), or the equivalent.
Successful interview with the music education faculty, either in person or by other arrangement. Prior to the interview, the following must be reviewed by the music education faculty:
At least three letters of recommendation from people qualified to speak on behalf of the applicant's academic and professional capabilities.
Sample of the applicant's best academic writing.
Curriculum vita.
15-20 minute video recording of the applicant teaching music.
Personal goal statement.
International students must include copies of graduation Certificates and Diplomas (in addition to official transcripts) with their applications. If English is not their primary language, they must have at least a score of 550 (or 213 for the computer version) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or they must have completed English Language Institute (ELI) Level 4 or Level 5 and have passed the ELI Exit Assessment. Toefl ibt 79 , Ielts 6.5