Master of Arts
The University of Oregon offers a Master of Arts degree in Musicology and Music Theory.
In addition to the University of Oregon Graduate School's requirements for master’s degrees, the School of Music and Dance has the following requirements. For additional information, contact the music graduate office or consult the Info for Grad Students webpage.
A minimum of 9 credits must be taken in 600- or 700-level courses and at least one-half of the required credits must be in courses intended for graduate students only. Degree candidates must complete a terminal project (e.g., recital, thesis, project), all of which must be archived in one of the following locations: Music Services in Knight Library, Scholars’ Bank, ProQuest, or Cykler Music Education Library.
Master of Arts in Musicology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Studies, at least three terms | 6 | |
| Appropriate ensemble, at least three terms | 3-6 | |
| MUS 503 | Thesis | 9 |
| MUS 614 | Introduction to Musicology | 4 |
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Music in the Middle Ages | ||
| Music in the Renaissance | ||
| Music in the Baroque Era | ||
| Music in the Classical Period | ||
| Music in the Romantic Era | ||
| Music in the 20th Century | ||
| Three Seminars in Music History: | 9-12 | |
| Seminar: [Topic] and Graduate Seminar in Music: [Topic] | ||
| One graduate course in ethnomusicology | 3-4 | |
| One course in music history or enthomusicology, theory, or approved area other than music | 3-4 | |
| Total Credits | 49-57 | |
Language Requirement
Proficiency in a second language selected in consultation with an advisor. Language courses taken to satisfy this requirement may not be used to fulfill the 49 total graduate credits.
Additional Requirements
A final oral examination reviewing the thesis and degree course work.
Master of Arts in Music Theory
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 503 | Thesis | 9 |
| MUS 530–531 | Schenkerian Analysis | 6 |
| MUS 516 | Post-Tonal Theory I | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| Counterpoint | ||
| Counterpoint | ||
| MUS 634 | Advanced Post-Tonal Theory | 3 |
| MUS 670 | Graduate Seminar in Music: [Topic] | 4 |
| MUE 639 | Pedagogy and Practicum: [Topic] | 3 |
| MUS 615 | Current Trends in Music Theory | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Music in the Middle Ages | ||
| Music in the Renaissance | ||
| Music in the Baroque Era | ||
| Music in the Classical Period | ||
| Music in the Romantic Era | ||
| Music in the 20th Century | ||
| Additional theory elective | 3 | |
| Additional nontheory courses | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 48 | |
Language Requirement
Reading proficiency in a second language (usually German), demonstrated by two years of successful undergraduate study or by German for Reading Knowledge. Language courses taken to satisfy this requirement may not be used to fulfill the 54 total graduate credits.
Additional Requirements
A final oral examination reviewing the thesis and degree course work.