Bachelor of Arts – Subject Major in Music Studies

A student must complete the following program in addition to the Essential Studies requirements and a major or minor in another discipline. Recommended majors or minors include Art, Business, Communication Arts, English, History, Psychology, and Theater. A liberal arts degree, such as this, prepares a student for a variety of careers in industry and service as well as for continuing on to graduate school. No grade lower than “C” in any required music course will apply toward graduation.

Essential Studies
Core Requirements
MUS 101STUDENT RECITAL0
Select from the following:5
WIND SYMPHONY 1
CONCERT CHOIR 1
GUITAR ENSEMBLE 1
MUS 115PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION2
MUS 131
131L
THEORY I
and THEORY I LABORATORY
4
MUS 132
132L
THEORY II
and THEORY II LAB
4
MUS 141MUSIC PATHWAYS: CREATING YOUR CAREER2
MUS 155MUSIC TECHNOLOGY2
MUS 199ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY0
MUS 215PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION2
MUS 220FUNCTIONAL PIANO2
MUS 227SURVEY OF MUSIC HISTORY3
MUS 231
231L
THEORY III
and THEORY III LABORATORY
4
MUS 240PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCTING2
MUS 298PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAM0
MUS 299SOPHOMORE QUALIFYING EXAM0
Electives in Music History2
Upper Division Electives 22
Total Credits36
1

Students will enroll in the ensemble that corresponds with their major performing instrument (e.g., voice, guitar, saxophone, etc.).

2

Any 300-400 level MUS course.

Electives in Music History

MUS 432TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE2