Music, Master of Arts (M.A.)
The Master of Arts Degree (Thesis Option in Music History and Literature [Musicology], or Music Theory; Non-Thesis Option in Music History and Literature [Musicology]) requires a minimum of 30 credit hours, with a minimum of 12 credit hours in Major Studies. In addition, a grade of B- or better is required in all courses used to fulfill requirements for the degree. Students must write an oral defense of the Thesis (or research papers) must be passed; and a written comprehensive examination must be passed. Specific courses are required in each area of specialization.
M.A. in Music History and Literature (Musicology) - Thesis or Non-thesis Option
Students in this option must have reading knowledge of one foreign language
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| MUSC6xx | Seminars | 9 |
| MUSC646 | Introduction to Musicology | 3 |
| MUSC6xx | Ethnomusicology course | 3 |
| MUSC electives | 9 | |
| Thesis or Non-Thesis Requirements | 6 | |
| Thesis: | ||
| Master's Thesis Research | ||
| Non-Thesis: | ||
MUSC6xx | Seminar | |
Select an additional MUSC course | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
M.A. in Music Theory (thesis option only)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| MUSC651 | The Theories of Heinrich Schenker | 3 |
| MUSC661 | Theory and Analysis of Atonal and Twelve-Tone Music | 3 |
| MUSC646 | Introduction to Musicology | 3 |
| Music History course | 3 | |
| Additional MUSC courses | 9 | |
| Supportive Elective | 3 | |
| MUSC799 | Master's Thesis Research | 6 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |