In our two-year Master of Arts in Musicology program, you will develop a broad understanding of the primary methods used in musicological and ethnomusicological research.
Courses and seminars explore a wide range of musical repertories and scholarly debates, and our curriculum encourages students to meaningfully engage with the field through pedagogical training and focused research.
In recent years, several students enrolled in musicology graduate studies at WVU have also pursued a Master of Music (MM) degree in Music Performance, earning both degrees in a total of six semesters. A total of 12 credits may be shared between the two degree programs.
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