| Courses | Credits | |
| Music 5302 | Analytic Techniques | 3 |
| Music 5391 | Procedures in Historical Research | 3 |
| Music 6411, 6412, or 6413 | Four courses in Music History, concentrating on important genres, major composers, and historical style periods. At least one seminar must focus on a pre-eighteenth century topic, and at least two on post-seventeenth century topics. | 12 |
| Music Theory Elective | One course from Music 5348 Schenkerian Theory and Analysis, 5353 Theory Seminar, 5354 Advanced Analysis, or 3371Q/5379 20th Century/Atonal Theory and Analysis | 3 |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Thesis | 0 | |
| Total Course Credits: | 24 | |
| Research Credits | Grad 5950 | 9 |
| Total Credits: | 33 |
In addition, attendance and participation in the Music History/Theory Colloquium is expected during each semester of residence.
See Requirements & Standards for Graduate Study for other requirements (especially Research Credits and Foreign Language), and Final Requirements (especially Master’s Degree Thesis and Master’s Degree Final Examination).