| Courses | Credits | |
| Music 5302 | Analytic Techniques | 3 |
| Music 5354 | Advanced Analysis | 3 |
| Additional Theory Courses | Two additional theory courses chosen from: Music 5348 Schenkerian Theory and Analysis, Music 5353 Theory Seminar, Music 5356 Theory Teaching, Music 5359 History of Music Theory, Music 3371Q/5379 20th Century/Atonal Theory and Analysis | 6 |
| Music 5391 | Procedures in Historical Research | 3 |
| Music History | Two courses from Music 6411 Seminar: The Life and Works of Individual Composers, 6412 Seminar: Style Periods in Music History, or 6413 History of Musical Forms | 6 |
| 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).