Musicology (MA)
The University of Oregon offers a Master of Arts degree in Musicology and Music Theory.
In addition to the University of Oregon Division of Graduate Studies' 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 Musicology: [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.