| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Music Research (MA) program offers advanced training in musicology and music theory, with a flexible curriculum tailored to students' interests. It prepares graduates for doctoral studies or allied professions, culminating in a thesis or practicum that applies music research. Scholarships and teaching assistantships are available for qualified applicants.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Music Research (MA) program is designed to provide a broad foundation in advanced concepts and skills in musicology and music theory. The curriculum is flexible, allowing students to design a program that balances training in musicology and music theory (both broadly defined) to align with their interests and professional goals. The program aims to prepare students for doctoral studies in related disciplines and for a variety of allied professions. As a capstone, students will complete an academic thesis or develop a practicum that focuses on the application of music research. Renewable scholarships and teaching assistantships are available for qualified applicants.
Outline:
Content:
- Advanced concepts and skills in musicology and music theory
- Flexible curriculum allowing students to tailor their program to their interests and goals
- Preparation for doctoral studies and allied professions
- Capstone thesis or practicum focusing on the application of music research
Structure:
- Two-year program
- 24 credit hours of study
- Thesis/practicum requirement
Course Schedule:
- Sample course offerings include:
- Bibliography and Research Methods
- Proseminar Musicology
- Seminar in Musicology
- Seminar in Ethnomusicology
- Proseminar in Music Theory
- Seminar in Music Theory/Analysis
