The Department of Music offers three major options in program planning which lead to the M.Music degree. The options include the Thesis Option, the Project Option and the Recital Option. Each contains requirements in music education, music history and literature, and music theory, as well as opportunities for performance. The Master of Humanities is a flexible degree curriculum designed to serve the needs of the student. Interested in pursuing a career as a professional musician in a variety of areas including conducting, solo performance, musicology, theory, composition, and others.
Courses are equally valuable for students who plan to study at the doctoral level.
A variety of program options allows students to design programs that suit their professional goals and take into account their backgrounds and experience. Several written and creative thesis options are available to the student. Students interested in more information about this degree should contact the Director of Graduate Studies in Music for detailed information. Students who do not wish to pursue a graduate degree may apply for non-degree status. A variety of graduate courses may be taken with the permission of the director of graduate studies in music.