Admission
Applicants must hold a degree in music, music education or a related field. They must also have or currently be enrolled in a masters degree. In addition to the Graduate School requirements, applicants should submit one example of scholarly writing and a statement of purpose describing their interest in music theory and career goals.
Program Requirements
In addition to these requirements, students must meet the Graduate School’s requirements in order to earn this certificate.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 831 | Music Theory Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUSC 832 | Seminar in Music Theory | 3 |
| MUSC 874 | Guided Research | 3 |
| Approved musicology/theory electives at the 500 level and above | 4-5 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12-13 | |
The certificate in music theory culminates in the creation of one or more pieces of original scholarship in music theory, completed in MUSC 874.