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 831Music Theory Pedagogy2
MUSC 832Seminar in Music Theory3
MUSC 874Guided Research3
Approved musicology/theory electives at the 500 level and above4-5
Total Credit Hours12-13

The certificate in music theory culminates in the creation of one or more pieces of original scholarship in music theory, completed in MUSC 874.