Dr. Mark Sullivan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Sullivan is a composer and Associate Professor in the College of Music at Michigan State University, where he directs the computer music studios. His compositions have been widely performed over the decades. At MSU, he teaches music composition, computer music, and aesthetic theory, focusing on the relationship between music, movement, and language. He has developed and taught courses on pedagogy in composition and helped launch major initiatives in creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. His work includes integrated media arts programs for youth and contributions to new programs that develop literacy in songwriting and media composition. Since 2016, he has split his efforts between the College of Music and the Innovation Hub for Teaching and Learning, working on projects that integrate art and media composition with STEM education and digital media literacy. Sullivan received his Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and specializes in the analysis and performance of contemporary music that connects with the arts and society.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology