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2010-2013 Graduate Catalog 
    
2010-2013 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music, M.A.


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Objective

This program is designed to enable students to develop the expertise to make independent and original contributions to the profession. It will also assist students who plan careers in teaching and arts councils and foundation work, and provide the necessary academic foundation for those seeking to pursue the D.M.A. or Ph.D. degrees.

Admission

For unconditional admission, applicants must have earned a minimum undergraduate academic average of 3.0 in their major area of study and must present a minimum of 49 semester hours in undergraduate music courses and hold a bachelor’s degree in some area of music. All applicants must complete a formal audition before the graduate music faculty on campus to show that the student has the requisite skills to be successful in the Masters Degree Program. Additionally, during their visit to the University, students will be given two formal examinations to demonstrate their general knowledge in music history and music theory. All applicants must be interviewed by the Graduate Program Coordinator and meet the entrance requirements specified in the Handbook for Graduate Music Students, available at the Office of the Graduate Coordinator.

General Requirements


At the beginning of their studies, all students will prepare a program of study in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator and submit a copy to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. All students are required to complete the Common Core Curriculum of 20 credit hours. Changes will be made only with departmental and Graduate School approval.

All students must pass the departmental comprehensive examination prior to graduation. The degree program requires a minimum of 33 credit hours.

Electives


Students will be advised in their selection of electives in accordance with their individual program of study. Applied, Ensemble, Music History, Music Theory and other already approved courses are available.

  • Electives 13
  • Total 33

Sample Program of Study


Total: 33 Credit Hours


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