Graduate Studies
All of the graduate degree programs offered by the College of Music have been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The Master of Music degree program in music therapy has been approved by the National Association for Music Therapy, Inc.
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Important Dates and Deadlines
Important Forms and Links
College of Music (MUS)
- Graduate Studies, College of Music*
- Graduate Handbook 10-11
- Information for new students*
- Theory Course List*
- Theory Orientation Exam Information*
- History Course List*
- History Orientation Exam Information*
- Pre-recital Hearing Results Form*
- Extension of time limit on Master's Degree*
- Extension of time limit on DMA Degree*
- Extension of time limit on submitting document to Graduate School*
- Extension of time limit on taking Comprehensive Exams*
- Graduate Assistantships
- Summer Study
Forms
- Planning a Doctoral Program and Appointment of a Guidance Committee* (instructions)
- Report of the Guidance Committee)* (form)
- Proposal Acceptance*
- DMA Document—Writing the Proposal*
- DMA Lecture-Recital—Writing the Proposal*
- DMA Lecture-Recital Proposal—Example #1*
- 2 Lecture-Recital Option Guidelines*
- MM Thesis—Writing the Proposal (PDF)*
- Doc—Record of Dissertation/Document Exam (PDF)*
- Doc—Record of Lecture-Recitals Exams (PDF)*
- Master's Oral Certification Exam (PDF)*
- Master's Thesis Certification Exam (PDF)*
Graduate Student Funding
- Travel Funding Request
- Graduate Research Enhancement Award
- Emergency Funding Request
- (MUS) Dissertation Completion (PDF)*
- University Fellowship Application (Excel)
- University Distinguished Fellowships
- Academic Achievement Graduate Assitantships (AAGA)
MSU
- MSU Admissions
- Graduate School
- Registrar's Office
- Financial Aid Office
- University Housing
- Athletics
- Olin Health Center
- Deparment of Policy and Public Safety (DPPS)
- Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU)
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