The Master of Music degree program learning outcomes:

1. Mastery of musicianship skills, artistry, and technique appropriate to the specific degree program.
2. The ability to make effective artistic and intellectual musical judgments at a professional level in the area of specialization.
3. Thorough knowledge of repertoire and historical performance practices appropriate to the specific field of study.
4. Critical thinking and effective written and verbal communication skills in the context of musical discourse.
5. The ability to independently research musical issues and formulate artistic and/or scholarly conclusions.

Program Requirement:

1. A minimum of 19 semester units is required in the Master of Music degree program core, with 14-17 additional units required for each individual option.
2. At least 15 units must be 5000-level music courses.
3. A project (MUS 5990 or MUS 5995) in the form of a composition, conducting recital, solo recital, lecture recital, or chamber music recital (candidate must play a primary role) is required at the end of each program.
4. Graduate students who receive individual studio lessons as part of their degree program are required to concurrently enroll in an area-approved ensemble for each term of studio lesson enrollment.
5. Students enrolled in the Master of Music degree program must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better in their music courses.
6. Students are required to select one of the following options:

- Option I: Composition
- Option II: Commercial Music
- Option III: Conducting - There are two tracks in this option. Track 1 is for choral conducting, Track 2 is for instrumental conducting. 
- Option IV: Performance
- Option V: Afro Latin Music
- Option VI: Music Education