Master of Music with a Concentration in History and Literature

Wells School of Music
Required Music Theory Course
MTC 542Music Analysis3
Area of Concentration
Select five courses in music history at the 600 level (other than MHL 698 or MMU 699) with three from the following:15
Topics in Medieval Music
Topics in Renaissance Music
Topics in Baroque Music
Topics in Music from 1750 to 1810
Topics in Music from 1810 to 1880
Topics in Music from 1880 to Present
Topics In Music History I
Free Electives
May be taken in music history or other areas6
Research Component
MHL 698Directed Research In Musicology3
MMU 699Thesis3
Demonstration of competency in one non-English language
Exit oral examination (including thesis defense)
Total Credits Required30

To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator.  For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.

The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Semester OneCredits
MHL XXXAny music history course 3
Select one of the following: 3
Topics in Medieval Music  
Topics in Renaissance Music  
Topics in Baroque Music  
Topics in Music from 1750 to 1810  
Topics in Music from 1810 to 1880  
Topics in Music from 1880 to Present  
 Credits6
Semester Two
MHL XXXAny music history course 3
MTC 542 Music Analysis 3
Select one of the following: 3
Topics in Medieval Music  
Topics in Renaissance Music  
Topics in Baroque Music  
Topics in Music from 1750 to 1810  
Topics in Music from 1810 to 1880  
Topics in Music from 1880 to Present  
 Credits9
Year Two
Semester Three
MHL 698 Directed Research In Musicology 3
Free Elective (under advisement) 3
Select one of the following: 3
Topics in Medieval Music  
Topics in Renaissance Music  
Topics in Baroque Music  
Topics in Music from 1750 to 1810  
Topics in Music from 1810 to 1880  
Topics in Music from 1880 to Present  
 Credits9
Semester Four
Free Elective (under advisement) 3
MMU 699 Thesis 3
Thesis Defense (no credit)  
 Credits6
 Total Credits30