A music history major and music history minor are available through the Department of World Languages and Cultural Studies.

Music History Major (10 courses/40 credits)

Prerequisites (2 courses/8 credits)

MUH 101 History of Music I
MUH 102 History of Music II

Advanced Courses (8 courses/32 credits)

1. Music Courses: Choose 6-8

Chosen from the following:
MUH 210 Music of the Twentieth Century
MUH 211 Music of the United States
MUH 221 History of Women in Music 
MUH 223 World Music
MUH 225 Music Around Boston
MUH 227 Jazz
MUH 231 Music of Africa
MUH 233 The Blues
MUH 331 Music in Film
MUH 510 Independent Study in Music History

2. Related Options: A maximum of 2 courses

May be chosen from the following:
MUH 110 Music Theory
Any ARH course offering at level 200 or above

Notes:

• AP Credit: not applicable.
• A maximum of three courses taken at other institutions or as part of a study abroad program may apply toward the major.
• Departmental honors: Candidates must register for MUH 502 in the fall semester of the senior year and complete a senior thesis under the supervision of a faculty member. MUH 502 counts toward completion of the major.
• Independent Study (MUH 510) may be taken only once (permission required).