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USC Catalogue 2022-2023 
    
USC Catalogue 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOGUE]

Music History and Literature Emphasis (MA)


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Overview

This degree is under the jurisdiction of the Graduate School. Students should also refer to The Graduate School  section of this catalogue for general regulations.

Departmental Requirements

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of transcripts of previous college courses, a research paper and letters of reference.

Regular (classified) standing is achieved when the Music Graduate Entrance Examinations have been completed satisfactorily. Remedial course work, if recommended, may be substituted for repetition of examinations.

Language Requirement

Students are required to demonstrate a reading knowledge by passing an examination in one foreign language chosen by the student from among French, German, Italian or Latin. This requirement must be passed prior to the comprehensive examination.

Prerequisites

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree with a major in music or the equivalent, and a substantial background in languages, arts and letters.

Master of Arts in Music, Music History and Literature Emphasis


Core Thornton Academic Courses (8 units)


Program Intensive Courses (16 units)


Electives (6 units)


Capstone Project (0 units)


  • Comprehensive Examination: 0 units

Total Units: 30


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