The following are suggested guidelines for advancing toward completion of the doctoral degrees in Music and Performing Arts Professions.
Note: Music and Performing Arts Professions students have department-specific coursework requirements (as outlined below) that may supersede those listed in the Steinhardt School’s Doctoral Policies, however, all other school-wide policies and procedures do apply to MPAP students.
Required:
Full-time students take 12 credits per semester
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Discuss research interests with advisor and mentor so you can begin taking introductory and specialized research courses each semester
Music students who need remedial coursework in theory, aural skills, and/or music history should complete necessary courses
Required:
Full-time students take 12 credits
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Continue to discuss research interests and topic with advisor and mentor regarding specialized research courses
Music students who need remedial coursework in theory, aural skills, and/or music history should complete necessary courses
Recommended:
Begin compiling bibliographies for candidacy exams (see description under Candidacy)
Required:
Full-time students take 12 credits (if degree requirements are fewer than 48 credits, students take the requisite number of credits this term and file for full-time equivalency through the Office of Doctoral Studies)
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Full-time students will likely apply for Candidacy early in the semester. Note that students in music programs may only apply for Candidacy during or after their final semester of coursework. Deadlines for applying for Candidacy are posted at the MPAP Candidacy Dates and Deadlines page of this handbook. For more information, see Candidacy.
Recommended:
Identify a dissertation committee chair prior to the semester’s end.
Required:
Completion of remaining coursework by advisement (students take the requisite number of credits this term and/or file for full-time equivalency through the Office of Doctoral Studies)
If coursework is completed, maintain matriculation by registering for MAINT-GE 4747, and also file for full-time equivalency through the Office of Doctoral Studies
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Complete your Topic Review and present it at Performing Arts Research Collegium. Deadlines for applying for Topic Review presentations are posted at the Topic Review page of this handbook.
Complete a draft of your dissertation proposal during the Dissertation Proposal Seminar
Finalize and complete paperwork to appoint your dissertation committee
Required:
Maintain matriculation by registering for MAINT-GE 4747, and also file for full-time equivalency through the Office of Doctoral Studies
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Complete and defend your dissertation proposal. Deadlines for submitting Dissertation Proposals for review are posted at the MPAP Proposal Review Dates and Deadlines page of this handbook. For more information, see Dissertation Proposal.
Required:
Maintain matriculation each semester (exclusive of summers) by registering for MAINT-GE 4747, and also file for full-time equivalency through the Office of Doctoral Studies
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Dissertation research and writing
Recommended:
Final dissertation defense (Year 5)
[Deadlines for submitting Dissertations for defense are posted in the Steinhardt Dissertation Policies and Guidelines.]
File dissertation (Year 5)
Required:
Part time students take 6-9 credits per semester
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Discuss research interests with advisor and mentor so you can begin taking introductory and specialized research courses each semester
Music students who need remedial coursework in theory, aural skills, and/or music history should complete necessary courses
Required:
Part time students take 6-9 credits per semester
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Continue to discuss research interests and topic with advisor and mentor regarding specialized research courses
Music students who need additional remedial coursework in theory, aural skills, and/or music history should complete necessary courses
Required:
Part time students take 6-9 credits per semester
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Continue to discuss research interests and topic with advisor and mentor regarding specialized research courses
Recommended:
Begin compiling bibliographies for candidacy exams (see description under Candidacy: Guidelines for Preparing Music Doctoral Candidacy Bibliographies )
Required:
Part time students take 6-9 credits per semester (if degree requirements are fewer than 48 credits, students take the requisite number of credits this term and file for half-time equivalency through the Office of Doctoral Studies)
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Part time students will likely apply for Candidacy early in the semester. Note that students in music programs may only apply for Candidacy during or after their final semester of coursework. Deadlines for applying for Candidacy are posted at the MPAP Candidacy Dates and Deadlines page of this handbook. For more information, see Candidacy.
Recommended:
Identify a dissertation committee chair prior to the semester’s end.
Required:
Completion of remaining coursework by advisement (students take the requisite number of credits this term and/or file for half-time equivalency through the Office of Doctoral Studies)
If coursework is completed, maintain matriculation by registering for MAINT-GE 4747, and also file for half-time equivalency through the Office of Doctoral Studies
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Complete your Topic Review and present it at Performing Arts Research Collegium. Deadlines for applying for Topic Review presentations are posted at the MPAP Topic Review Dates and Deadlines page of this handbook. For more information, see Topic Review.
Complete a draft of your dissertation proposal during the Dissertation Proposal Seminar
Finalize and complete paperwork to appoint your dissertation committee
Required:
Maintain matriculation by registering for MAINT-GE 4747, and also file for half-time equivalency through the Office of Doctoral Studies
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Complete and defend your dissertation proposal. Deadlines for submitting Dissertation Proposals for review are posted at the MPAP Proposal Review Dates and Deadlines page of this handbook. For more information, see Dissertation Proposal.
Required:
Maintain matriculation each semester (exclusive of summers) by registering for MAINT-GE 4747, and also file for half-time equivalency through the Office of Doctoral Studies
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Dissertation research and writing
Recommended:
Final dissertation defense (Year 6)
[Deadlines for submitting Dissertations for defense are posted in the Steinhardt Dissertation Policies and Guidelines.]
File dissertation (Year 6)
A full-time student who is taking 54 points might reasonably be expected to complete all requirements for their degree during the 10th semester (the end of their fifth year of full time study). Part-time students will have different timeline expectations and they should meet with their advisor to discuss them.
The following timetable could be illustrative of full time students’ program of study:
12 points of coursework each semester
9 points of course work, 3 points full-time equivalency for work on candidacy
Submit candidacy portfolio at the end of semester
9 points of coursework, 3 points full-time equivalency for work on topic
Form your dissertation committee.
Present Topic Review at Doctoral Collegium
Note deadlines: If planning to present at October collegium, the outline needs to be posted two weeks before.
Full-time equivalency for work on proposal
Submit dissertation proposal, noting deadlines
File materials with the IRB
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Register for MAINT-GE 4747 Maintenance of Matriculation
Data Collection and Analysis
Full-time equivalency
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Register for MAINT-GE 4747 Maintenance of Matriculation
Writing up and feedback from committee
Full-time equivalency
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Register for MAINT-GE 4747 Maintenance of Matriculation
Submission and Defense (submission in January, April, October)
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Register for MAINT-GE 4747 Maintenance of Matriculation
6 points of coursework each semester
6 points of coursework
Submit candidacy portfolio at the end of semester
6 points of coursework
Form your doctoral committee.
Present Topic Review at Doctoral Collegium
Note deadlines: If planning to present at February collegium, the outline needs to be posted two weeks before.
6 points of coursework
Submit doctoral proposal, noting deadlines
File materials with the IRB
Data Collection and Analysis. Half-time equivalency
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Register for MAINT-GE 4747 Maintenance of Matriculation
Data Collection and Analysis. Half-time equivalency
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Register for MAINT-GE 4747 Maintenance of Matriculation
Writing up and feedback from committee
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Register for MAINT-GE 4747 Maintenance of Matriculation
Submission and Defense (submission in January, April, October)
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Register for MAINT-GE 4747 Maintenance of Matriculation
A full time student who is taking 42 points might be expected to complete all requirements for their degree during the 8th semester (the end of their fourth year of full time study), maybe earlier. Part time students will have different timeline expectations and they should meet with their advisor to discuss them.
The following timetable could be illustrative of a full time program of study:
12 points of coursework each semester
9 points of course work, 3 points full-time equivalency for work on candidacy
Submit candidacy portfolio at the end of semester
9 points of coursework, 3 points full-time equivalency for work on topic
Form your doctoral committee.
Present Topic Review at Doctoral Collegium
Note deadlines: If planning to present at February collegium, the outline needs to be posted two weeks before.
Full-time equivalency for work on proposal
Submit doctoral proposal, noting deadlines
File materials with the IRB
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Register for MAINT-GE 4747 Maintenance of Matriculation
Data Collection and Analysis. Full-time equivalency
Writing up and feedback from committee
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Register for MAINT-GE 4747 Maintenance of Matriculation
Project submission and oral defense.
6 points of coursework each semester
6 points of coursework
Submit candidacy portfolio at the end of semester
6 points of coursework
Form your doctoral committee.
Present Topic Review at Doctoral Collegium
Note deadlines: If planning to present at February collegium, the outline needs to be posted two weeks before.
6 points of coursework
Submit doctoral proposal, noting deadlines
File materials with the IRB
Data Collection and Analysis. Half-time equivalency
Writing up and feedback from committee
Attend regular Performing Arts Research Collegium meetings
Register for MAINT-GE 4747 Maintenance of Matriculation
Project submission and oral defense.
The following are suggested guidelines for advancing toward completion of the DMA in Music and Performing Arts Professions. Full-time students are expected to complete the degree in three years. Part-time students are encouraged to complete the degree requirements in four years.
Semesters 1-2: Define research topic of the capstone project.
Semester 3: Identify and work with capstone mentor to develop topic of the capstone project. Begin literature review and submit a 2-page abstract to mpap-doctoral-studies@nyu.edu.
Semester 4: Submit a 10-15 page capstone proposal in Performing Arts Research Collegium. Complete candidacy examinations.
Semester 5: Begin work on capstone research and written document.
Semester 6: Complete and defend capstone project.
Fall, Year 1:
Applied Study, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Define research topic of the capstone project
Total credits: 9
Spring, Year 1:
Applied Study, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Define research topic of the capstone project
Total Credits: 9
Fall, Year 2:
Applied Study, 3 credits
Survey of Analytical Methods, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Begin literature review and submit a 2-page capstone abstract to mpap-doctoral-studies@nyu.edu
Total credits: 9
Spring, Year 2:
Applied Study, 3 credits
Performing Arts Research Collegium, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Candidacy Examinations (up to 3 credits of equivalency). Submit a 10-15 page capstone proposal In Performing Arts Research Collegium
Total credits: 6-9
Fall, Year 3:
Remaining recital and/or lecture recital
Additional activities: Begin work on capstone research and written document
Total credits: 0-2
Spring, Year 3:
Remaining recital and/or lecture recital
Additional activities: Complete and defend capstone project
Total credits: 0-2
Fall, Year 1:
Applied Study, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Vocal Performance Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Define research topic of the capstone project
Total credits: 9
Spring, Year 1:
Applied Study, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Vocal Performance Advised Elective and/or Recital
Additional activities: Define research topic of the capstone project
Total credits: 9
Fall, Year 2:
Applied Study, 3 credits
Survey of Analytical Methods, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Vocal Performance Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Begin literature review and submit a 2-page capstone abstract to mpap-doctoral-studies@nyu.edu
Total credits: 9
Spring, Year 2:
Applied Study 3 credits
Performing Arts Research Collegium 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Vocal Performance Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Candidacy Examinations (up to 3 credits of equivalency). Submit a 10-15 page capstone proposal In Performing Arts Research Collegium
Total credits: 6-9
Fall, Year 3:
Vocal Performance Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Begin work on capstone research and written document
Total credits: 3-6
Spring, Year 3:
Vocal Performance Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Complete and defend capstone project
Total credits: 3-6
Semesters 3-4: Define research topic of the capstone project.
Semester 5: Begin literature review and submit a 2-page capstone abstract to mpap-doctoral-studies@nyu.edu.
Semester 6: Submit a 10-15 page capstone proposal in Performing Arts Research Collegium. Complete candidacy examinations.
Semester 7: Begin work on capstone research and written document.
Semester 8: Complete and defend capstone project.
Fall, Year 1:
Applied Study, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Advised Electives and/or Recital
Total credits: 6-7
Spring, Year 1:
Applied Study, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Advised Electives and/or Recital
Total Credits: 6-7
Fall, Year 2:
Applied Study, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Define research topic of the capstone project
Total credits: 6-7
Spring, Year 2:
Applied Study, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Define research topic of the capstone project
Total credits: 6-7
Fall, Year 3:
Applied Study, 3 credits
Survey of Analytical Methods, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Begin literature review and submit a 2-page capstone abstract to mpap-doctoral-studies@nyu.edu
Total credits: 6-7
Spring, Year 3:
Remaining recital and/or lecture recital
Performing Arts Research Collegium, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Advised Electives
Additional activities: Candidacy Examinations. Submit a 10-15 page capstone proposal with literature review In Performing Arts Research Collegium
Total credits: 6-7
Fall, Year 4:
Advised Electives
Additional activities: Begin work on capstone research and written document
Total credits: 0-2
Spring, Year 4:
Advised Electives
Additional activities: Complete and defend capstone project
Total credits: 0-2
Fall, Year 1:
Applied Study, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Vocal Performance Advised Electives and/or Recital
Total credits: 6-9
Spring, Year 2:
Applied Study, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Vocal Performance Advised Electives and/or Recital
Total Credits: 6-9
Fall, Year 2:
Applied Study, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Vocal Performance Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Define research topic of the capstone project
Total credits: 6-9
Spring, Year 2:
Applied Study, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Vocal Performance Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Define research topic of the capstone project
Total credits: 6-9
Fall, Year 3:
Survey of Analytical Methods, 3 credits
Sub-specialization course(s)
Vocal Performance Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Begin literature review and submit a 2-page capstone abstract to mpap-doctoral-studies@nyu.edu
Total credits: 6-9
Spring, Year 3:
Remaining recital and/or lecture recital
Vocal Performance Advised Electives and/or Recital
Performing Arts Research Collegium, 3 credits
Additional activities: Candidacy Examinations (up to 3 credits of equivalency). Submit a 10-15 page capstone proposal In Performing Arts Research Collegium
Total credits: 6-9
Fall, Year 4:
Vocal Performance Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Begin work on capstone research and written document
Total credits: 0-3
Spring, Year 4:
Vocal Performance Advised Electives and/or Recital
Additional activities: Complete and defend capstone project
Total credits: 0-3