Rutgers University School of Graduate Studies (New Brunswick) 5 courses 3 total credits
Graduate music programs at Rutgers prepare students for careers in music composition, musicology, or music theory. The master of arts (M.A.) degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. For students specializing in composition, the following courses are required: 16:700:501, 525, 526, 531, 532, 601, and 602. Another music theory course may substitute for 525 or 526; 16:700:522 is highly recommended. Those concentrating in musicology must take 16:700:501, 519, 520, 525, and one other theory class, and 602. The music history faculty recommends that musicology students take one course outside the department. Theory students must take 16:700:501, 504, 519 or 520, 525 or 526, 571, 573 or 574, one other music history class, and 602. Before the end of the third semester, students seeking an M.A. degree must demonstrate a reading knowledge of one foreign language (German, French, Italian, or Latin). Those M.A. candidates who plan to continue for a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree must demonstrate a reading knowledge of two foreign languages before they complete their work in the M.A. program. One of the two languages should be German, as this language is required for the Ph.D. All candidates must pass a written comprehensive examination. Candidates in musicology and music theory submit a master's essay. Those in composition submit a work for chamber ensemble.
| Total Credits | 3 credits |
Diagnostic Evaluations
Music History Diagnostic Exam or Music History Review Course 16:700:509 Music Theory Diagnostic Exam or Music Theory Review Course 16:700:511
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 16:700:509 | (F) Music History Review | 3 |
| 16:700:511 | (F) Music Theory-Intensive Review | 3 |
Qualifying Examination
Written Exam Take-home Exam Oral Exam Seminars in Musicology (2 courses; 6 credits) M ust be on two different topics, different from the Proseminars taken for the MA 16:700:619/620 16:700:619/620 Special Topics in Theory and Analysis (2 courses; 6 credits) Must be a different course from Proseminars taken for the MA. 16:700:541 Special Topics in Theory/Analysis 16:700:542 Special Topics in Theory/Analysis Musicology Elective (1 course; 3 credits) Additional (16:700:619/620) on topics not covered by the other Seminars yet taken Proseminars in Performance Practice (16:700:567/568) Courses in musicology not listed above Seminars in at another institution in the Inter-University Doctoral...
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 16:700:601 | Independent Study | BA |
| 16:700:602 | Master's Project | BA |
Transfer Credits
24 credits transferred from MA or equivalent Initial Coursework (3 credits) 16:700:501 Introduction to Music Research ( Must be taken in the first semester. PhD students in musicology will be allowed to take other seminars simultaneously. )*
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 16:700:501 | Introduction to Music Research | 3 |
Qualifying Examination
Written Exam Take-home Exam Oral Exam Seminar in Musicology (2 courses; 6 credits) Must be on two different topics. 16:700:619/620 16:700:619/620 Special Topics in Theory and Analysis (1 course; 3 credits) 16:700:542 Special Topics in Theory/Analysis Musicology/Music Theory Elective (1 course; 3 credits) Additional (16:700:619/620) on topics not covered by the other seminar yet taken Proseminars in Performance Practice (16:700:567/568) Courses in musicology not listed above Seminars in another academic department at Rutgers, or at another institution in the Inter-University Doctoral Consortium, subject to the approval of the faculty Music Theory courses Electives in Interdisciplinary...
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 16:700:601 | Independent Study | BA |
| 16:700:602 | Master's Project | BA |
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