该理论课程包括致力于音色和20世纪音乐理论和分析的核心课程，并辅以各种主题的研讨会。主题反映了音乐和理论上的兴趣。
The theory program at UC Santa Barbara consists of a core curriculum devoted to the theory and analysis of tonal and 20th-century music, complemented by seminars in a wide variety of topics. The topics reflect musicological as well as theoretical interests. The MA-only time-to-degree is three years. The PhD-only time-to-degree is six years (for applicants who have already completed a master's degree at an accredited university). If accepted into the MA/PhD combined program, the time to complete both degrees is six years (once your coursework and qualifying exams are complete, you receive the MA). Learn more about the MA and the PhD Music Theory degrees in the Music Department, Graduate Program section of UCSB's General Catalog.