Are there examinations at the end of graduate work?
Yes, the School of Music evaluates every students’ work so that the School may certify to the Graduate School that the Candidate has completed all degree requirements satisfactorily. Masters degree students take Comprehensive Examinations consisting of questions from the Major Area and from the Music History area. For evaluation of a candidate’s expertise in Music Theory, it is only necessary for the candidate to fulfill the standing degree requirements of a course in Music Theory. Music History students write a six hour exam in their third semester of study, followed by an oral exam. Music Theory and Ethnomusicology students do not take written exams, but instead defend their theses in an oral exam.
