Music, M.A.

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.