The MusM degree is granted upon successful completion of all general and specific requirements in the student’s field of specialization. All students must complete a minimum of 32 semester credits, generally two years, earning grades no lower than B– in all graduate-level coursework. Degree requirements must be completed within five years from the date of matriculation. Some students may be required to take prerequisite courses. This requirement is determined by results of proficiency examinations, which are required of all degree candidates.
Candidates for the Master of Music degree will be required to pass comprehensive examinations in Music History, Theory, and the major area. Programs of study and required terminal projects for each concentration are detailed in the sections below.