Doctoral Minor (12 credits in an approved field of music, such
as music
theory, music technology, music history, performance; courses
to be
chosen in consultation with the student's academic advisor)
Other Studies (6 credits as approved by the student's academic
advisor; may
include study outside the School of Music)
Residency: A minimum
of four semesters of full-time study and residence on the
USC-Columbia campus is required. Three of the
four semesters must be consecutive. Under no circumstance may
the Comprehensive Examination be taken before the three
consecutive
semesters and all coursework (exclusive of the dissertation
requirement) have been completed.
Foreign-language
requirement (to be satisfied before the Comprehensive Examination
can be scheduled): reading proficiency in French,
German, or Italian
DMA-Composition students
with weaknesses in counterpoint, orchestration, score reading,
conducting, or keyboard skills should remedy these deficiencies
before taking the Comprehensive Examination. Note that these
courses may not be applied toward the 48 credits needed to complete
the DMA degree. DMA-Composition students must have their compositions
represented every semester on program-approved concerts. In
addition, composition students are expected to attend master
classes, lectures, and performances sponsored by the composition
faculty. For more specific information concerning the DMA-Composition
degree, click here.
