音乐文学硕士-音乐理论与历史

音乐文学硕士课程具有音乐理论和历史的专业，旨在整合音乐风格和作品的理论，分析和历史方法。该计划从音乐理论和音乐历史的角度为学生提供学术工作的潜力，以有效，全面地介绍当前的研究和分析模式。作为学士后学位课程，它具有广度的优势，可以帮助学生准备在社区和大专院校教授本科理论/历史/文学课程的课程，以及进行社区教育计划。对于计划攻读博士学位的学生来说，该课程具有深度（集成的研讨会和论文）以及大多数博士课程要求的广泛课程基础的优势。
The Master of Arts in Music offers three possible tracks: Musicology, Music Theory, or Music Theory and History. All tracks offer both breadth and depth in their curricula, integrating courses that allow students to hone their research, teaching, analysis, and writing skills while preparing for a range of careers or doctoral studies. When you pursue an Master of Arts in Music at Penn State, you have the opportunity to work with leading scholars whose teaching and research are recognized across the University, the country, and beyond. The Musicology track (32 credits) emphasizes the development of a broad knowledge of music of all periods and at the same time cultivates one or more areas of specialization. The Music Theory track (32 credits) offers preparation in current modes of research and analysis from a music theoretical perspective. The Music Theory and History track (34 credits) is designed to integrate theoretical, analytical, and historical approaches to musical styles and works. All tracks include special topics courses and electives, allowing you to delve further into a particular area of interest or take classes in different subject areas that complement your primary focus. A thesis is required for graduation.