Admission requirements

For admission to graduate study the student must hold a bachelor’s degree representing a course of study equivalent to that pursued by PSU undergraduates in music.

Students applying to the M.A./M.S. programs must complete an interview and submit one of the following as part of their application process:

1. History Paper
2. Theory Paper, descriptive analysis or composition.
3. Audition Performance demonstrating mastery at the MUP 490 level.
4. Teaching Certificate.

Students applying to the M.M. in Performance/Conducting/Jazz Studies must complete an interview and audition. See the School of Music & Theater's website at www.pdx.edu/music-theater for specific area requirements.

All Masters Programs

In addition to meeting the general requirements for admission to graduate study in the University, each student must successfully take the music placement examination prepared by and administered in the School of Music & Theater. The placement examination must be passed or the recommended review course must be passed with a grade of B or better before a student may enroll in a graduate history or theory course. All courses used to satisfy graduate requirements, whether taken in the School or elsewhere, must be graded B or above.