Master of Science in Music

Radford University offers a Master of Science with a concentration in Music Therapy. The degree prepares the student for advanced practice in the profession as well as further advanced study. The degree program includes a required core of studies in performance, history and theory.

View the Master of Science in Music admissions requirements.

Curriculum (M.S. in Music)

• Required Music Core Courses (9 credits)
• Supportive Music Course-Credits: (1)
• Core Music Therapy Courses (33 credits)
• Supporting Counselor Education Courses (12 credits)
• Six (6) additional COED credits

View the Radford University graduate catalog.

Entrance Requirements in Music History and Music Theory

Students will be informed of specific deficiencies identified through the diagnostic exams and they will have the choice of two options:

Students may take prescribed courses to remedy the deficiencies. A grade of at least 'B' must be earned in the course(s) in order to remove the deficiency from the student's record. If a grade of at least 'B' is achieved, the student will have satisfied the entrance requirements in music history and music theory for Masters degree programs in music.

Students may choose to study on their own in areas of deficiency. Following individual study the student must retake the diagnostic examination(s) prior to completing 18 hours of study. Failure to retake the exam prior to the completion of 18 hours of study will require the student to utilize option 'a'. If upon retaking the exam(s) a satisfactory score is achieved, the student will have satisfied the entrance requirements in music history and music theory for Masters degree programs in music. The student will be permitted to retake the diagnostic exam(s) only one time, after which the option 'a' must be utilized.