Music, MA (52-438) (32 hours)

Student Learning Outcomes - Graduate Students with a Master of Arts degree in Music will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

• Explain and interpret musicological context, analytical procedures, and musical literature in primary area of study.
• Design and produce research (analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data) within area of emphasis.
• Demonstrate at an advanced level a mastery of technique, musicality, and pedagogical approaches.

This program is designed for the student who wishes a graduate degree in music with an emphasis in (1) History and Literature, (2) Music Education, (3) Performance, (4) Piano Pedagogy, (5) Conducting or (6) Kodaly Music Education.

To be accepted for graduate study in music, a student must have (1) an undergraduate grade point average of 2.50 in music, (2) completed an undergraduate degree in music or completed the music requirements for a B.A. degree, and (3) completed prerequisites for UCM graduate courses. Successful completion of a comprehensive review and evaluation is required before graduation.