Musicology (PhD)
Please visit the Musicology Graduate Program page for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Understand the theories and methodologies of musicology or ethnomusicology.
- Perform bibliography, research, and analytic techniques.
- Read in appropriate foreign languages.
- Have writing skills.
Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 614 | Introduction to Musicology | 4 |
| MUS 629 | Repertoire and Analysis | 3 |
| Music in Historic Era - select two from 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 | ||
| Non-Music Courses 1 | 8 | |
| Research Development Courses (2 courses) 2 | 6-8 | |
| MUE 639 | Pedagogy and Practicum: [Topic] | 3 |
| MUS 551 | Introduction to Ethnomusicology | 4 |
| MUS 643 | Notation of Medieval and Renaissance Music | 3 |
| Historical Performance Practices - select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Historical Performance Practices I | ||
| Historical Performance Practices II | ||
| Historical Performance Practices III | ||
| MUS 691 | Collegium Musicum | 1-3 |
| Five Musicology Seminars | 20 | |
| Graduate Seminar in Musicology: [Topic] | ||
| Seminar in Ethnomusicology: [Topic] | ||
| Tonal Analysis/History of Theory - select two from the following: | 6 | |
| Tonal Analysis: Linear Prolongational Analysis | ||
| Tonal Analysis: Form in Tonal Music | ||
| Tonal Analysis: Analysis of Popular Music | ||
| History of Theory I | ||
| History of Theory II | ||
| History of Theory III | ||
| Comprehensive Exam | ||
| Dissertation | 18 | |
| Dissertation | ||
| Final Lecture and Oral Defense of Dissertation | ||
| Total Credits | 85-89 | |
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Chosen in consultation with faculty advisor. These courses are intended to assist with content creation of the final dissertation.
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Chosen in consultation with faculty advisor. These courses are intended to prepare students for the research and writing/creation of the final dissertation.