Music, Musicology Specialization, M.M.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Master of Music degree program requires

1. an earned bachelor’s degree in music from an accredited university or college;
2. an acceptable grade point average in all college work taken (at least 3.00);
3. completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with acceptable scores.

Application Procedures

All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Applicant must

1. submit application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
2. submit official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE);
3. submit official transcripts of all previous college work;
4. submit three letters of recommendation.

Additionally, those seeking a specialization in musicology must submit two (2) research papers of at least five (5) pages in length, one of which is on a music topic.

Degree Requirements

Candidates for the Master of Music with a specialization in musicology must

1. complete the curriculum with 70 percent of the total degree hours at the 6000 level (see Curriculum section below for specifics);
2. successfully complete both written and oral comprehensive examinations no earlier than the student’s last semester of study. Comprehensive examinations may be repeated once;
3. Additionally, those with a specialization in musicology must establish proficiencies in music history, music theory*, and foreign language. Musicologists must establish proficiency in one of the following languages: French, German, or Italian.

*NOTE: Diagnostic examinations in music theory and music history will be scheduled during the first week of the semester of study. Students who do not pass the diagnostic examinations should consult with the graduate coordinator to plan how to meet the requirements. Courses taken to meet the proficiency requirements do not count toward the degree.

Curriculum: Music, Musicology

Candidate must complete 30 hours in the following course of study:

Program Notes

Candidate must

1. file a degree plan in the College of Graduate Studies prior to entry into the program;
2. file a Notice of Intent to Graduate form in the College of Graduate Studies within the first two weeks of the term in which candidate intends to graduate.