Master of Music

Mastery of musicianship skills, artistry, and technique appropriate to the specific degree program.
The ability to make effective artistic and intellectual musical judgments at a professional level in the area of specialization.
Thorough knowledge of repertoire and historical performance practices appropriate to the specific field of study.
Critical thinking and effective written and verbal communication skills in the context of musical discourse.
The ability to independently research musical issues and formulate artistic andor scholarly conclusions. A minimum of 20 semester-units is required in the Master of Music degree program core, with 14-16 additional units required for each individual option. Degree Requirement (34-37 units)

Students have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or shall have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus authorities; (2) be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended; (3) have earned a grade point average of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.

English Language Requirement:

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 44 or higher