DEGREE PROGRAMS
DMA Program
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Program
Learning
Outcome
A terminal degree for musicians pursuing leadership roles in academia, performance, or research. This program fosters artistic excellence, scholarly inquiry, and professional development.
DMA Program
Learning
Outcome
Graduates of the DMA program will: ➢ Develop expertise in music theory, history, and stylistic analysis. ➢ Exhibit professional-level performance skills across various settings. ➢ Perform music in a diverse range of styles. ➢ Utilize technology for music recording and distribution. ➢ Integrate faith and artistic expression in their performances.
DMA Program Requirements
To earn the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), students must:
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Complete 60 credits (typically over 3.5 years).
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Fulfill a minimum residency requirement of two consecutive long semesters (fall or spring) at CAU, with at least 9 graduate hours per term.
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Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
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Successfully complete:
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Doctoral essay
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Oral qualifying exam
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Lecture recital
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Solo recital (or project, if required)
DMA | Course of Study
Music Course Code & Course Title (Credits): Total 60 Credits
MUCO 551 Advanced sight singing and ear training (2) MUCO 552 Analytical approaches to tonal music (2) MUCO 553 Songwriting and arranging I (2) MUCO 554 Songwriting and arranging II (2) MUCO 555 Modern improvisation techniques 2(2) MUCD 551 Chamber choir and conducting I (3) MUCD 552 Chamber choir and conducting II (3) MUHL 551 Music history I (2) MUHL 552 Music history II (2) MUHL 553 Research and writing seminar (3) MUHL 554 Music appreciation and criticism (2) MUPF 551 The trend of contemporary music (3) MUPF 552 Science of rhythm (2) MTEC 551 Music technology and production I (2) MTEC 552 Music technology and production II (2) MTEC 553 Computer assisted recording and editing (3) MUEN 551 Ensemble I (2) MUEN 552 Ensemble II (2) MUS 651 Individual instruction I (2) MUS 652 Individual instruction II (2) MUS 653 Individual instruction III (2) MUS 654 Individual instruction IV (2) MUS 655 Individual instruction V (2) MUS 720 Advanced major seminar (3) MUS 750 DMA lecture recital (3) MUS 751 DMA solo recital (3)
