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The College of Music's graduate program ranks among the nation's most extensive and diverse offerings. Holding accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Music since 1930, the institution boasts a distinguished legacy of producing exceptional performers, composers, academics, educators, and music therapists.
The Master of Arts in Music provides a versatile graduate education, combining fundamental academic and performance studies with opportunities for specialized focus tailored to each student's goals. Core requirements ensure advanced proficiency in performance, music history (or ethnomusicology), and music theory, alongside research methodology training. Elective options span various disciplines, from commercial and sacred music to entrepreneurship and beyond, accommodating students' unique interests and talents. The program features both thesis (30-credit) and non-thesis (32-credit) completion paths.