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University of Southern California
Thornton School of Music
Los Angeles, CA
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Overview
University of Southern California / Thornton School of Music is located in Los Angeles, CA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | Early music | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Keyboard collaborative arts | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Choral and sacred music | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Vocal arts (classical voice/opera) | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Keyboard collaborative arts | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Classical guitar | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Harp performance | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Brass performance | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Strings performance | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Piano performance | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Harp performance | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Percussion performance | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Brass performance | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Classical guitar | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Music education | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Woodwind performance | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Brass performance | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Choral and sacred music | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Studio jazz guitar | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Classical guitar | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Vocal arts (classical voice/opera) | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Early music | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Strings performance | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Jazz studies | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Piano performance | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Music education | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Woodwind performance | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Jazz studies | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Strings performance | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Historical musicology | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Organ performance | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Harp performance | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Studio jazz guitar | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Keyboard collaborative arts | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Vocal arts (classical voice/opera) | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Organ performance | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Woodwind performance | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Teaching music | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Composition | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Studio jazz guitar | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Organ performance | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Composition | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Scoring for motion pictures and television | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Jazz studies | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Piano performance | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Percussion performance | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Percussion performance |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 54 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 2 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 96 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE (for MA in early music and MM in music education) Varies Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE (for DMA) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
934
Applied
329
Accepted
192
Enrolled
Applying
85
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | October 1st | October 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE (for MA in early music and MM in music education) | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE (for DMA) |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 560 TOEFL IBT score: 83 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | December 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
446
Total Graduate Students
23%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.5% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.02% |
| White or Caucasian | 46% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.45% |
| Asian | 11.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.22% |
| Two or more races | 2.69% |
| Unknown | 6.5% |
Gender
Male (54%)
Female (45%)
Faculty
195
Total faculty
Full-time - 75
Part-time - 120
Male (157)
Female (38)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Early Modern musical improvisation and composition, maternal sound stimulation of the premature infant, physiological characteristics of jazz guitarists, the musical experience of the very young child, electronic music |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States
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