Master of Sacred Music

Sacred Music

Academic Department

The program of study includes a minimum of 32 semester hours of graduate work.

Liturgical Studies I

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Liturgical Studies II

Complete one of the following courses.

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3.00

Sacred and Choral Music

Complete one of the following courses.

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3.00

Applied Skills

Complete all of the following courses.

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Applied Lessons Course Requirement

Complete MSM 5224 Applied Lessons (Voice/Keyboard) four times.

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8.00

Optional Certificate in Sacred Music

The certificate program is a two-semester (16 credit hour) course of study within the Master of Sacred Music plan that prepares the church musician for more comprehensive work with parish music programs. The curriculum is designed in accordance with the standards of the NPM (National Pastoral Musician) certification process for cantors and AGO (American Guild of Organists) for organists. Please contact the music department for more information. 

Total Credits
32