Doctor of Philosophy

All Doctor of Philosophy students follow the same core curriculum for roughly the first two years and then concentrate on emphasis course work in either musicology, ethnomusicology, or composition/theory. Within these specific areas of emphasis, we note particular academic strength in composition, the theory and analysis of post-tonal music, American music, ethnomusicology, and historical musicology from the medieval period to the present.

Qualifying Examinations
Upon successful completion of the examinations, the student is advanced to candidacy.

Language
Musicology, ethnomusicology, and composition/theory each have specific language requirements, but, broadly speaking, students are required to pass an exam in two languages.

Normative Time
Typical time to complete the Doctor of Philosophy degree is five years for students holding a bachelor's and three years for students holding a master's. Candidates must be in residence for at least six quarters.

Dissertation
Candidates are required to present and successfully defend a dissertation in a final public oral examination. The doctoral dissertation is to be an original and significant contribution to the field of musical scholarship, or, in the case of composition/theory students, an original composition of scope and substance and an original theoretical or analytical essay. The dissertation is supervised by the faculty and approved by a committee named by the Graduate Division. The final copies should conform to the requirements described by the Office of Graduate Studies.

Advanced Standing
Students who have already completed a master's degree or taken graduate-level courses in the same field at another institution may receive up to 24 units of credits. The decision is made by the graduate committee when the student is accepted into the program.

Core Coursework

^{(12 units total)

MUS 210A. Proseminar in Music (Theory and Analysis) (4)
MUS 210B. Proseminar in Music (Musicology and Criticism) (4)
MUS 210C. Proseminar in Music (Ethnomusicology) (4)}

Emphasis Course Work

^{Musicology
(36 units total)

MUS 202. Notation (4 units)
MUS 221. Topics in Music History (4)
MUS 222. Techniques of Analysis (4)
MUS 223. Ethnomusicology (Pacific Cultures) (4)}

^{At least 7 seminars.}

^{Ethnomusicology

(48 units total)}

^{MUS 221. Topics in Music History (4)
MUS 222. Techniques of Analysis (4)
MUS 223. Ethnomusicology (Pacific Cultures) (4)}

^{4 units from the following:}

^{MUS 129A. Musics of the Americas (4)
MUS 129B.}^{Musics of Africa, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent (4)
MUS 129C. Musics of East and Southeast Asia (4)}^{MUS 129D. Folk Musics of Europe (4)}

^{8 units from the following:}

^{ANT 201. History of Anthropological Theory
ANT 204. Contemporary Issues in Anthropological Theory
ANT 205. History and Theory in Anthropological Linguistics
ANT 210. Aspects of Culture Structure
CST 200A. Theories, Histories, and Practices of Cultural Studies
CRI 200A. Approaches to Critical Theory}

^{12 units from the following:}

^{MUS 212. Ethics of Musical Ethnography (4)
MUS 213. Transcription and Notation (4)
MUS 214. Recent Issues in Ethnomusicology (4)
MUS 221. Topics in Music History (4)
MUS 222. Techniques of Analysis (4)
MUS 223. Ethnomusicology (Pacific Cultures) (4)}

^{8 units of electives from the following departments:}

^{American Studies
Chicana/Chicano Studies
Cultural Studies
Dance
History
Native American Studies
Political Science
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre and Dance
Women and Gender Studies}

^{(adviser approval
required)}

^{4 units of individual study}

^{Composition/Theory
(36 units total)}

^{MUS 203. Music Composition (4)

MUS 207: Advanced Computer Music (4 units)}

^{At least one:}

^{MUS 221. Topics in Music History (4)}

^{At least two:}

^{MUS 222. Techniques of Analysis (4)}

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