俄亥俄州立大学的音乐理论课程为学生提供了几乎任何与音乐相关的职业所需的技能和知识。理论和听觉训练的核心课程通过即兴创作和作曲方面的创造性练习来培养强大的音乐家才能，而高级课程则更深入地研究诸如对位，音乐理论和音乐技术等主题。鼓励学生（并且经常）找到与当地艺术组织的教育，表演和行政实习的机会，例如哥伦布表演艺术协会，歌剧哥伦布，歌剧项目哥伦布和ProMusica室内乐团。
Ohio State's music theory program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for virtually any music-related career. Core courses in theory and aural training foster strong musicianship through creative exercises in improvisation and composition, while upper-level courses more deeply examine topics such counterpoint, music theory and music technology. Students are encouraged to (and often do) find educational, performance and administrative internship opportunities with local arts organizations such as the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts, Opera Columbus, Opera Project Columbus, and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra.