Students who enter the program with only the bachelor's degree must complete a total of 60 credits, including: six 700-level pro-seminars, one in bibliography and research methods, three in ethnomusicology, one in Western music, one in anthropology. The remaining 30 credits are described below.

Students who enter the program with the master's degree must complete a total of 30 credits. Those who lack courses that should have been taken as part of their master's will be asked to make them up beyond the required 30 credits. Requirements comprise: four 800-level research seminars (one must be a regional studies seminar, and one must be on a cross-cultural topic); two seminars in anthropology or another approved related field (which may include further 700-level or 800-level courses, and/or independent study). Courses at the master's level should have included bibliography, one seminar in the history or theory/analysis of Western music, two seminars in ethnomusicology, one course in anthropology.

Students who do not have a master's degree in ethnomusicology must take a written First Examination upon reaching 30 credits; this serves as a qualifying exam for the final 30 credits and entitles the student to the "en route" M.A., which is awarded at 45 credits. Students pursuing the Ph.D. must pass language examinations, the Second (or Comprehensive) examination, and submit a dissertation.
 

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