Music Theory - Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Music Theory provides advanced studies in music theory and theory pedagogy without the full requirements of the master’s degree in music theory. This credential enhances the professional training and future employment options for students in existing graduate degrees across the College of Music. The curricular requirements of the Music Theory Certificate are readily combined with theory coursework required in all MM and DMA degree programs.

Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Music Theory requires 11–12 credit hours. Required coursework includes MUSC 6051 Pedagogy of Music Theory (3)  and TMUS 6958 Research Project (3), which culminates in a paper and public presentation of research. For current students, courses taken before applying for the certificate will be counted.

For the remaining 5–6 credit hours, students also must complete two of the following courses: 

• Trends in Music Theory (MUSC 5151/MUSC 6801)
• Post-tonal Theory and Analysis I (MUSC 5071)
• A further elective from Topics in Music Analysis (MUSC 5151) for MM students or Advanced Topics in Music Theory (MUSC 6801) for DMA and PhD students.
• Theory at the Keyboard (TMUS 5544)