UNL Doctor of Philosophy Degree with Music Education Concentration
An Interdisciplinary Degree UNL School of Music in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts and the College of Education & Human Sciences
- Prepare yourself for a career in research and college teaching or music administration.
- Study with specialized faculty who are internationally recognized.
- Earn your degree in as few as 6 semesters.
- Visit us by phone or in person for consultation regarding your career.
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Academic Year
Graduate Teaching Assistantships
Current Annual Benefit Package
$24,670:
Non-Resident Students
$15,004:
Resident Students
(includes $8,228 stipend, health benefits and tuition
for up to 24 credits)
| Assistantships are available in these areas: | |
|---|---|
| Accompanying | Bands |
| Chamber Music | Choral Music |
| Classroom Teaching | Music History |
| Keyboard Skills | Jazz |
| Music Education | Orchestra |
| Opera | Studio Teaching |
| Technology | Music Theory |
Applications submitted before February 15 will be given priority
Academic Year Assistantship
Application Form
Academic Year Assistantship Description (pdf)
Please contact the School of Music for further information: Request more information
Fellowships & Other Financial Support
The Hixson-Lied Fellowships in Music are awarded to graduate assistants in the School of Music who possess credentials of the highest quality. Students may hold these fellowships through the usual time period of completing their degree. Cash awards to Hixson-Lied Fellows are currently valued at $4500 per year in addition to the GTA stipend.
UNL Graduate Studies Endowed Fellowships (some of which are specifically for minority students) are available on a competitive basis.
Information about student loans may be found at the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, 16 Administration Building, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0411, (402)472-2030.
