Regardless of a student's area of specialization within the program, the requirements for completion of the Master of Arts Degree in Electro-Acoustic Music include:
- A minimum of seven terms in residence.
- Demonstrated experience and expertise on an acoustic musical instrument; an understanding of western music theory that includes four-part harmony, modulation and form and analysis; a knowledge of musical styles that includes the music of the world's peoples, twentieth century art music, American popular music and traditional western art music.
- Enrollment in the Proseminars in Music and Technology (Music 101-105), given each term, for a total of 7 graduate seminars.
- A number of electives in different disciplines (as well as music), including, but not limited to engineering, psychology, computer science, mathematics, physics. The electives and the specific courses in computer science and engineering will depend on the student's background and area of specialization within the program. Electives may be used to remedy deficiencies in mathematics, computer science, engineering or music.
- Directed research (thesis courses). Two courses (Music 138) taken under the joint supervision of a member of the music faculty and a member of another cooperating department.
- A thesis approved by the student's graduate committee demonstrating a mastery of the materials in the student's area of concentration within the program.