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Literature in English – Master of Arts (MA)Gain a comprehensive grounding in literature, critical theory, and a variety of research methodologies. This program is designed to develop the skills associated with literary and cultural criticism.
College of Arts and Letters, Masters
MusicPursue a passion for music with this flexible yet comprehensive program. Students can study everything from composition to jazz studies to music education to performance.
College of Music, Undergraduate
Music Composition – Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)Students will unleash their composition possibilities with an immersive program that helps them combine theory, practice, creativity, history, and possibility.
College of Music, Doctoral
Music Composition – Master of Music (MMUS)Students can continue their music education with a graduate-level degree that provides advanced training in music composition designed to help creators take their artistic endeavors to the next level.
College of Music, Masters
Music Conducting – Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)Performance meets theory meets mastery with a DMA in music conducting. Prepare for a profession in music while simultaneously deepening your understanding and potential within the field.
College of Music, Doctoral
Music Conducting – Master of Music (MMUS)Students can get ready to lead with a music conducting master’s experience. Bring music to life and prepare for a future of leadership, artistry, and fulfillment.
College of Music, Masters
Music educationHelp spread the joy and possibilities of music. Through strong teaching from faculty both in the College of Music and the College of Education, music education students become outstanding K–12 music teachers, both in Michigan and the nation.
College of Music, Undergraduate
Music Education – Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)Prepare for roles in research, academia, and leadership within music education. Students will deepen their understanding of music education theory and practice, learning to critically evaluate and contribute to the body of knowledge in the field.
College of Music, Doctoral
Music Education – Master of Music (MMUS)This program is a personalized course of study based on academic background, musicianship, and visionary research interests combining scholarship, research, and real-world application.
College of Music, Masters
Music performanceStudents prepare for a lifetime of sharing their gifts with the world in this program. The music performance major provides concentrated study in piano, strings, wind and percussion, and voice.
College of Music, Undergraduate
Music Performance – Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)Students in this program are invited to immerse themselves in the highest level of formal music education possible, and realize the goal of becoming a professional performing musician, university professor, ensemble director, and beyond.
College of Music, Doctoral
Music Performance – Master of Music (MMUS)Students prepare for a lifetime of expressing art in this program, and prepare to pursue professional careers in the music industry with the skills and confidence they need to become successful.
College of Music, Masters
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