The Acoustical Studies curriculum includes a breadth of coursework in architectural acoustics, noise control, psychoacoustics, musical acoustics, acoustic and audio measurements, computer modeling, electroacoustics, audio visual systems design, and professional practices. Each of these courses includes both content teaching and learning, in the classroom, as well as applications, to a varying degree. The program culminates with an Acoustics Design Practicum, in the second year, whereby each student develops, executes, and defends an individualized research and application project, in an area suited to his/her specific interests.

The graduate Acoustical Studies program is taught by faculty from across the disciplines of engineering, music, recording, acoustic design and architecture, each deeply engaged in the field of acoustics, both academically and professionally.

Elective courses are determined on an individual basis, to complement students’ specific interests. Students are welcome to take a variety electives, at Peabody, in music theory or musicology, recording & production or new media. Students are also open to take elective courses within the Whiting School of Engineering or the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences at Johns Hopkins University, as they are qualified and prepared, based on their previous education.

The program course requirements are noted below. While listed loosely in order of content sequence, the precise sequencing of courses changes with each student cohort, and with each student’s individual schedule and electives.

Major Area
Musical Acoustics	PY.550.515	3
Psychoacoustics	PY.550.517	3
Architectural Acoustics I	PY.550.624	3
Electroacoustics	PY.550.516	3
Acoustical and Audio Measurements	PY.550.519	3
Architectural Acoustics II	PY.550.632	3
Audiovisual Systems Design	PY.550.625	3
Noise Control	PY.550.626	3
Acoustical Modeling	PY.550.627	2
Acoustics Design Practicum	PY.550.640	3
Graduate Seminar I	PY.550.631	2
Graduate Seminar II	PY.550.633	2
	Major Credits	33
Supportive Courses
Recommended Professional Electives Consumer Audio Systems Architectural Engineering Audio Science and Technology	PY.550.611 EN.560.621 PY.550.612	6
Music Electives	TBD	3
	Total Elective Credits	9
MA Audio Sciences: Acoustical Studies, TOTAL Credits		42

For specific and detailed degree requirements, refer to the Peabody Conservatory Academic Catalog for the year of entry into the program. For elective offerings, refer to JHU SIS online portal, during the registration period. Electives are chosen in consultation with Chair of Recording Arts and with the approval of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.