Students wanting to enroll in an independent study or special topics course must, in consultation with the instructor, complete the Independent Study/Special Topics Course Contract (also available on the Glenn Korff School of Music "Student Resources," "Current Students (Music)" website. Students should submit the form to the Graduate Committee through the Graduate Forms Submission Portal. Students must complete this form on or before the end of the add period in any given semester. The Graduate Committee then reviews the proposal to determine if the amount of coursework required is congruent with the number of credit hours requested. Students will be informed of Graduate Committee approval. Student projects that are not acceptable are returned to the student for revision with the help of the instructor. The GKSOM Graduate Program Coordinator will provide the student with registration information.
2025 GKSOM Masters Handbook
- Introduction
- Objectives
- Diagnostic Survey and Proficiency Exams
- Areas of Emphasis
- Academic Planning
- Ensemble Participation
- Chamber Music
- Convocation
- Independent Study
- Grade Requirements
- Student Evaluation
- Academic Dishonesty
- Residency Requirement
- Transfer of Credit
- Juries & Recitals
- Thesis & Original Composition
- Comprehensive Exams
- Probation or Termination
- Student Organizations
- Graduate Solo Competition
- Graduate Certificates
- MM Forms