M.M. Musicology Program Outline
Program Outline : Language Exam : Final Requirements : Apply Online
Program Outline
- Music Bibliography (Mus Gen 510, 3)
- Musical Styles (Mus Gen 520, 3)
- Introduction to Ethnomusicology (Musicology 590, 3)
- Musicology Electives (Musicology 400-500 levels, 9)
- Music Electives (7)
- Thesis (Mus Gen 500, 6)
- Ensemble (Mus Ens 500 level, 2)
Total Semester Hours -- 33
Course listings for Musicology can be found in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs, available as pdf files. Semester class schedules can be found at the Online Timetable.
Language Reading Examination
Candidates must pass a foreign language reading proficiency examination as part of their program requirements. Any language other than English is acceptable.
Students who pass either the sequence of French 301 and French 302, or German 331 and German 332 fulfill the language requirement in lieu of the language exam, as per Graduate School policy. Graduate students do not receive graduate credit for these courses. The courses are open to all graduate students regardless of previous foreign language experience.
Further information, including deadlines to register for the exam, can be found at http://gradschool.utk.edu/CurrentStudents.shtml, under "Doctoral Language Exam."
Final Requirements
- Comprehensive written and oral examinations
- Thesis
- Thesis defense
For more information on Musicology at the University of Tennessee, contact Dr. Rachel Golden, Coordinator of Musicology, rcarlson@utk.edu, School of Music, University of Tennessee, 1741 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-2600.

