Graduate Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the M.A. degree in Music Science and Technology will complete at least 36 credits of coursework, write a Master’s thesis to be orally defended, and engage in concert production.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 440/640 | Music and Digital Signal Processing | 3 |
| MUSC 440/641 | Music Performance Systems | 3 |
| MUSC 740 | Musical Timbre: Multidimensional Analysis | 3 |
| MUSC 741 | Seminar: Special Topics in Computer Music (2) | 6 |
| MUSC 742 | Directed Research I/II/III (3) | 6 |
| MUSC 743 | Seminar: Analysis of Electronic and Computer Music | 3 |
| MUSC 744 | Electroacoustic Music Composition (4) | 12 |
| MUSC 998 | Master's Research | |
| Total | 36 Credits |
Master's Thesis
The Master’s thesis will include a detailed essay documenting technical, theoretical, or compositional research projects. Thesis advisors should normally be from the Music Department, but students may choose co-advisors or 2nd readers from outside departments approved by the principal advisor on a case-by-case basis.