Introduction 

The Master of Arts in Music degree is designed to provide graduate instruction in a broad range of musical study for students without specialization. The program requires study in five core areas to provide a breadth of competence in musical skills and understanding. This program is intended primarily for students seeking advanced study in preparation for careers spanning different disciplines within the music profession or preparation for continued education beyond the master’s level.

Master of Arts in Music

Hours Required: 30

Required Courses (6)
MUS 501 - Survey of Music Theory (3)
MUS 544 - Methods of Research in Music (3)

Musicology (3)
Choose one course from:
MUS 518 - Medieval & Renaissance (3)
MUS 519 - Music in the Baroque Period (3)
MUS 520 - Music in the Classic Period (3)
MUS 521 - Music in the Nineteenth Century (3)
MUS 522 - Music in the Twentieth Century (3)
MUS 524 - Music in World Cultures (3)
MUS 580 - Special Topics in Musicology (3)

Music Education (3)
Choose one course from:
MUS 540 - History & Philosophy of Music Education (3)
MUS 541 - Piano Pedagogy (3)
MUS 542 - Research in Voice Science (3)
MUS 545 - Instrumental Methods & Literature (3)
MUS 546 - Choral Methods & Literature (3)
MUS 547 - Current Methodologies & Assessment in Music Education (3)
MUS 640 - Psychology of Music (3)

Conducting (3)
Choose from:
MUS 543 - Advanced Conducting I (3)
MUS 643 - Advanced Conducting II (3)

Choose either the Recital or Thesis Track:

Recital Track (15)
Applied Music (4-6)
Ensembles (relating to applied emphasis) 1-3
MUS 691 - Graduate Recital (1)
Electives* (6)

Thesis Track (15)
Applied Music (3-4)
Ensembles (relating to applied emphasis) (1-3)
MUS 641 - Master’s Thesis (3)
Electives* (6)

*Electives may include courses in music history, church music, music education, conducting, and applied study in a secondary area, but not in the primary area. Additional ensembles will not meet this requirement.