The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Music Theory provides students and/or professionals with knowledge and skills needed to apply principles of music theory to a variety of musical careers.

For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.

In addition to the application materials required by the Graduate School, applicants must:

• Provide a statement of intent that outlines their background and interest in music theory and their goals.
• Interview with participating faculty.
• Earn a passing score on the Graduate Theory Diagnostic Exam.

An earned bachelor’s degree in Music. Students admitted to the M.M., D.M.A., or Ph.D. in Music may elect this program in their formal plan of study.

Information about applying to the School of Music is available at https://vpa.uncg.edu/music/apply/.

Certificate Program Requirements

Required: 12 credit hours

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Select four courses (12 credits) from the following:		12
MUS 639	Tonal Counterpoint
MUS 644	Pedagogy of Music Theory
MUS 660	Rhythm and Meter
MUS 662	Schenkerian Analysis
MUS 664	Theory and Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions
MUS 690	Current and Historical Trends in Music Theory
MUS 692	Advanced Analysis of Western European Tonal Music and Related Traditions
MUS 707	Seminar in Musical Analysis *
Total Credit Hours		12

*

MUS 707 may be taken twice with different topics to fulfill 6 credits of certificate requirements.