Pre-Requisite Examinations
Master of Music students are required to take a music theory placement exam and a music history comprehensive exam at the beginning of their first semester of enrollment. This exam will be offered by the end of the first week of classes each fall and students must pass the music theory placement exam in order to enroll in MUSC 695 Advanced Analytical Techniques. Students who do not pass the music theory placement exam on their first attempt may take the exam again the following semester. If they do not pass the exam on their second attempt, they will be required to enroll in a remedial course, usually offered during second summer session. A grade of C or above in the remedial course will allow the student to register in MUSC 695 without re-taking the theory placement exam.
Students may take the comprehensive history exam up to three times (prior to the completion of 18 credits.) The exam is divided into several parts; each part is graded separately and a student need only retake the parts that were not passed. Information about the content of the exams and recommended study materials will be sent to the student upon matriculation into the degree program.
In the case of academic dismissal, the student may appeal the termination by writing to the Office of Graduate Studies. This appeal must be made within ten class days from the date on which the student has been notified of academic dismissal. If the Vice Provost for Academic and International Programs grants reinstatement, the student must meet the conditions of the reinstatement. Failure to meet these conditions will result in dismissal from the program. A graduate student may be reinstated only once to a given major. The student's academic transcript will reflect the reinstatement with academic probation status.