Degree Requirements

A total of 36 graduate credits.
- A maximum of 9 credits earned in Web-based courses may be applied to the degree
A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) on a 4.0 scale.
Required courses in liturgy and theology:
- Theology of Sacraments and Worship (3 credits)
- Eucharistic Liturgy and Theology (3 credits)
- Liturgical Year (3 credits)
Three additional credits from the following:
- Rites of Christian Initiation (3 credits)
- Liturgy of the Hours (3 credits)
- Rites of Christian Burial (1 credit)
- Rites for the Sick (2 credits)
- Rites of Christian Marriage (1 credit)
- Rites of Reconciliation (2 credits)
General Electives:
- Liturgy, theology, liturgical music (2-5 credits)
Required music courses in a liturgical context:
- Psalmody and Hymnody (3 credits)
- Seminar in Liturgical Music (3 credits)
Required credits in applied music:
- Primary applied area (6 credits)
- Secondary applied area (2 credits)
- Service Playing or Service Leadership (0-1 credit)
- Advanced Conducting (3 credits)
Requirements in applied liturgy and music:
- Practicum (1-2 credits)
- Final Project (1-2 credits)
Proficiency in music theory and music history.

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Mary Beth Banken
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