The M.A. in Music program at Wesleyan College equips musicians to practice their discipline in an increasingly digital and intersectional world. In keeping with the liberal arts tradition of the M.A. degree, this program will teach students to adapt to a quickly changing professional landscape, think critically and creatively about music, and develop practical skills in performance, collaboration, teaching, and technology use.
The program is designed to allow students maximum flexibility due to the mix of online and in-person options offered, up to 100% online. Students may enter the program in any of 5 entry points (mid-August, mid-October, mid-January, mid-March and mid-May) and take courses full or part-time to complete the 32 hours. Though a standard two-year plan is shown below, students may be able to complete the degree in as little as one year, or take longer as needed. Furthermore, individually scheduled courses (such as Collaborative Musicianship, Applied Lessons, Practicum/Internship, and Thesis/Recital) may be completed in an 8-week Summer Term.
The following learning outcomes will be assessed regularly:
Additionally, our coursework teaches graduates to make artistic and intellectual judgments about music in various contexts, demonstrate a professional level of competence for music instruction, and integrate technical performance skills and musical understanding in chosen area(s) of specialization.
Program Curriculum (Total 32 hours)
Sample Course Schedule:
MUS 610 Philosophy of Music 3 credits
MUP 510-619 Applied Lessons 1 credit
Spring II Split B
MUP 544 Collaborative Musicianship 1 credit
MUP 510-619 Applied Lessons 1 credit
or
Spring II Regular Term
MUS 640 Master's Thesis/Recital 3 credits
The Graduate Certificate Program in Music. The graduate certificate program in Music at Wesleyan College equips musicians to practice their discipline in an increasingly digital and intersectional world, while also creating a stepping stone for post-bachelor students who want to delve deeper into music study but are not yet ready to commit to a full-fledged Master’s program. In keeping with the liberal arts tradition of Wesleyan College, this program will teach students to adapt to a quickly changing professional landscape, think critically and creatively about music, and develop practical skills in performance, collaboration, and technology use. The program is designed to allow students maximum flexibility due to the mix of online and in-person options offered, up to 100% online. The certificate program consists of 12 credits and typically takes 8-12 months to complete. Students may enter the program in any of 5 entry points (mid-August, mid-October, mid-January, mid-March and mid-May).
Graduates of the certificate program will be assessed on the same learning outcomes as the master's program.
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