Through continued development of performance skills and overall musicianship as well as research and writing skills, the Master of Arts degree is designed to prepare the graduate for a career in teaching or as preparation for doctoral study. A Bachelor’s degree in music is the prerequisite necessary to pursue a Master of Arts degree.
This degree is designed to prepare a student to pursue a career in college teaching or to enter a Ph.D. Program in musicology or ethnomusicology. Opportunities are provided for professional development and exploration of new approaches to music research.
September 2025
College of Arts and Science
317 Lowry Hall,
COLUMBIA,
Missouri,
65211, United States
A completed baccalaureate degree in music, or the equivalent, at an accredited institution of higher education by the time of matriculation.
A grade point average of B (3.0) or better in the last 60 hours of undergraduate program.
Non-native English speakers must score 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 6.5 on the Academic IELTS, PTE score of 59 and Cambridge C1 Advanced score of 180
Application Deadlines: Fall: December 1; Spring: Rolling
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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