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TC program in Music and Music Eduaction offers two Doctoral degrees: the EDD (Doctor of Education) and the Ed.D.C.T. (Doctor of Education in College Teaching).
This handbook has been written specifically for students preparing for doctoral level study in Music and Music Education at Teachers College. The handbook provides an overview of the doctoral programs in Music Education and in the College Teaching of Music and guides students through each phase of applying to and completing the programs. It sets out degree requirements and establishes a "suggested" timeline for the completion of courses, certification and dissertation. Students are urged to read the handbook carefully and apprise themselves in advance of all requirements, documentation, and procedures that accompany doctoral level study.
This handbook refers readers to the general procedures of Teachers College and, more specifically, to the requirements and expectations of the Music and Music Education Program. Students should also read very carefully the materials accompanying their application sent from the Admissions Office; they should also be familiar with the information contained in the annual Teachers College Catalog. When the time comes, students should fully understand the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education found in the handbook prepared by the Office of Doctoral Studies. The present handbook will make reference to these additional sources where appropriate in the text.
If students are unclear about expectations and procedures, they should contact their major advisor or the Program Coordinator as soon as possible to avoid any possible delay in fulfilling requirements for their program. While advisors are available to help with the many intricacies of program planning, students are reminded that the final responsibility for meeting deadlines and completing documentation is, inevitably, their own.
You can download and print out information about and description of both programs by visiting the links on the right column.