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21 Master's degrees offered by the university
Theatre
The Theatre MA program offered at University of South Carolina provides students with a solid background in theatre history, literature and critical theory, while assisting the development of research skills that promote advanced scholarship of the art form.
Music - Music History
Music is a core element of our human experience and has been around since the first notes were struck by our long-forgotten ancestors. Now we study music history, ethnomusicology and music literature from varying perspectives to come to a better understanding of our musical past. The Music - Music History MM program is offered at University of South Carolina.
Music - Opera Theater
Develop characterization, stage presence, diction, movement and other necessary theatrical skills through classes, coaching, workshop activities and public performances. And with a track for aspiring opera stage directors, you can gain practical opera experience onstage or off. The Music - Opera Theater MM program is offered at University of South Carolina.
Art Studio
The Art Studio MA program offered at University of South Carolina provides an opportunity for professional growth and mastery of skills in various areas of studio art practice.
Learning Design and Technologies
This Learning Design and Technologies MEd program from University of South Carolina is designed to help you develop capabilities essential to the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation of effective, efficient, and appealing technology-based learning, instruction, and training.
Dance Studies
Join an advanced, hybrid Dance Studies degree program offered by University of South Carolina designed for working professionals to enhance and extend your pedagogical and artistic practice.
Art Studio
The Art Studio MFA program offered at University of South Carolina is a 60 credit, three-year program of study that allows students to pursue major and minor areas of concentration from among the following studio art areas: drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, and sculpture (3D studies).
Music Performance
From an introductory composition class that centers on the performance of specific writing projects and the development of individual work to one-to-one private instruction with our upper-level students, the Music Performance program from University of South Carolina is an environment dedicated to musical excellence, broad academic inquiry and strong professional skills.
Music - Performance
Your life can be measured by hours of instruction, practice, recitals and competitions. Your instrument is just as much a part of you as your limbs and your breath. So, for you, studying music performance is an easy choice, because it’s really not a choice at all. It’s a necessity. The Music - Performance MM program is offered at University of South Carolina.
Theatre
The Theatre MAT program offered at University of South Carolina prepares students seeking initial certification in theatre for careers in public education. Students participate in two extensive internships in public schools in addition to other teaching opportunities in combination with the coursework.
Music Education (PK-12 Certification)
Become a licensed South Carolina music teacher and enjoy performance, teaching, leading and research opportunities with this Music Education (PK-12 Certification) degree program offered by University of South Carolina
Music Education
Gain additional knowledge in pedagogy, music theory and history, educational research, assessment, curriculum development and more with this Music Education degree program offered by University of South Carolina
Media Arts
The Media Arts MA program offered at University of South Carolina provides advanced education in media theory, history, and artistic practice. The program prepares students to pursue media arts in a variety of contexts including independent, commercial, and academic.
Music - Piano Pedagogy
The ability to play an instrument is a gift to be shared. Through the Music - Piano Pedagogy MM program offered at University of South Carolina, you will enhance your performance skills, increase your knowledge of instrument repertoire and gain an understanding of appropriate pedagogies. You will also apply these skills through supervised teaching of a wide range of students.
Music - Violin/Viola Pedagogy
The ability to play an instrument is a gift to be shared. Through the Music - Violin/Viola Pedagogy MM program offered at University of South Carolina, you will enhance your performance skills, increase your knowledge of instrument repertoire and gain an understanding of appropriate pedagogies. You will also apply these skills through supervised teaching of a wide range of students.
Music - Music Theory
At the Music - Music Theory MM program offered at University of South Carolina, students have the opportunity to explore interests in related fields such as musicology, composition and computer music and to work closely with faculty mentors on undergraduate research projects.
Music - Conducting
You know what it takes to lead. Choose your track in choral or instrumental conducting to enhance your leadership skills on the podium and in the classroom. The Music - Conducting MM program is offered at University of South Carolina.
Theatre
The University of South Carolina is the only school in the state that offers an MFA in acting, design or directing so you can achieve the highest degree possible in theatre design or performance. Apply to the Theatre MFA program.
Music - Jazz Studies
The Music - Jazz Studies MM program offered at University of South Carolina fuses performance, composition and arranging into a study plan that prepares you for the professional performance world.
Music - Composition
From an introductory composition class that centers on the performance of specific writing projects and the development of individual work to one-to-one private instruction with our upper-level students, the Music - Composition MM program from University of South Carolina is an environment dedicated to musical excellence, broad academic inquiry and strong professional skills.