博士学位要求至少90个研究生学分。MA工作最多30个学分时数可计入博士学位。未成年人是必需的。要求具备两种外语阅读能力，一种是深造外语，一种是外语，另一种是经过认可的研究技能。可以在部门内获得民族音乐学专业的副学士学位和/或将民族音乐学专业的课程推向轨道发展。
PhD requires a minimum of 90 graduate credit hours. A maximum of 30 credit hours of MA work may count towards the PhD. A minor is required. Reading proficiency in two foreign languages, one in-depth foreign language, or one foreign language and one approved research skill is required. It is possible to obtain an Ethnomusicology minor within the department and/or to take Ethnomusicology classes towards track completion.<br>Reading proficiency in two foreign languages, or in-depth proficiency in one foreign language. Must be completed before qualifying examination is taken. In special cases, and in consultation with the student's advisory committee, a student may submit a written petition to the Director of Graduate Studies to fulfill the language requirement with one foreign language plus one research skill.<br><br> To demonstrate in-depth proficiency in English, a student must first petition to use English as a foreign language. Once proficiency has been established, then the student must pass a department course numbered 500 or higher that includes a written component with a grade of B (3.0) or better. The course may be in theory, form, or area and it must be taught in English.