After reading the information on this page, please refer to the individual academic areas for specific program requirements. No than 4 credits in ensembles may be applied to the degree. Students are advised that it often takes two years at the University of Hawai i to complete a master's degree. Also, the ethnomusicology degree is ordinarily based on field work, which may extend the time required to complete this degree.
Some areas of concentration require foreign language competence.
A reading or speaking knowledge of a foreign language relevant to the thesis research, or equivalent competence in linguistics. Language appropriate to the area of research or research statistics. A reading knowledge of French or German. A reading knowledge of French, German, or Latin. All work must be completed within seven years after admission into the master's program.