Musicology, PhD

Students accepted into the doctoral program in Musicology are expected to attend the program’s concerts, lectures, and symposia. In addition, students are encouraged to take part in the performance groups of The Claremont Colleges.

Degree Requirements

Coursework. A minimum of 72 units are required for the degree.

Core Courses: MUS 301a,b, MUS 302, and MUS 303 (16 units)
Coursework outlined for the Master’s degree in Music
Two Era courses, from MUS 401-406 (8 units)
Electives
Interdisciplinary courses (8 units)

Language Requirement. Depending upon the program of study and research interest, reading proficiency in two languages is required. Languages may include French, German, Italian, or Latin. Successful completion of the language requirement is required prior to scheduling of written and oral qualifying examinations.

Qualifying Examinations. Exams are administered once every semester. All students are required to pass written and oral qualifying examinations. In the event of initial failure, students have a second opportunity to take the exams during the next semester in which they are enrolled.

Advancement to Candidacy. After having passed the qualifying exams, the student presents a copy of the proposal for the dissertation to each member of the committee for approval. For additional information, see the Doctoral Degree Regulations section of the most current Bulletin.

Dissertation. A dissertation is required. Policies and guidelines are provided in the Doctoral Degree Regulations section of the most current Bulletin.

Transfer Credit. The University’s policies on transfer credit applies. Credit for transfer work should be requested during the student’s first semester in the program. A maximum of 24 units may be accepted. Students who receive a Master’s degree in music from CGU may transfer up to 30 units.

University Policies. Policies detailed in the current Policies and General Information Bulletin apply.

Admission. Admission requirements are detailed in the Admissions section of the current Policies and General Information Bulletin.

School of Arts and Humanities Practical Experience Milestone

Students in all departments of the School of Arts and Humanities must meet the Practical Experience Milestone through one of the following:

A Teaching Assistantship
A Research Assistantship
An external teaching opportunity, in one or more semesters student is enrolled
A research project with CGU or Consortium Faculty (5C’s, KGI)
One or more articles prepared or prepared and submitted for publication, single or co authored
One or more academic book reviews prepared or prepared and submitted for publication
One or more exhibition proposals, prepared or prepared and implemented
A music recital
Completion of one or more semesters in Doctoral Studies that includes relevant work experience and/or progress on the doctoral dissertation
Preparing and submitting the MA thesis
Attending an Academic Conference (either to give a paper or as an attendee)
Doing an Internship (paid or unpaid, for credit or not for credit)
Additional employment or project that the department considers as providing appropriate professional training, particularly for students not considering the academic teaching track

Students must have their milestone approved by the department prior to the submission of their completed Final Approval Form. This milestone is to be completed during the time to degree at CGU (7 years for doctoral students, 5 years for masters students). Extensions of Time to Degree citing the milestone will not be approved. Students may have a maximum of 4 years of experience for the Practical Experience Milestone.