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.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Essential Studies | ||
Core Requirements | ||
MUS 101 | STUDENT RECITAL | 0 |
Select from the following: | 5 | |
WIND SYMPHONY 1 | ||
CONCERT CHOIR 1 | ||
KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE 1 | ||
GUITAR ENSEMBLE 1 | ||
MUS 115 | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION | 2 |
MUS 131 & 131L | THEORY I and THEORY I LABORATORY | 4 |
MUS 132 & 132L | THEORY II and THEORY II LAB | 4 |
MUS 141 | MUSIC PATHWAYS: CREATING YOUR CAREER | 2 |
MUS 155 | MUSIC TECHNOLOGY | 2 |
MUS 199 | ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY | 0 |
MUS 215 | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION | 2 |
MUS 220 | FUNCTIONAL PIANO | 2 |
or MUS 363 | ACCOMPANYING TECHNIQUES | |
MUS 227 | SURVEY OF MUSIC HISTORY | 3 |
MUS 231 & 231L | THEORY III and THEORY III LABORATORY | 4 |
MUS 240 | PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCTING | 2 |
MUS 298 | PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAM | 0 |
MUS 299 | SOPHOMORE QUALIFYING EXAM | 0 |
Electives in Music History | 2 | |
Upper Division Electives 2 | 2 | |
Total Credits | 36 |
- 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
Code | Title | Credits |
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MUS 312 | CHORAL HISTORY AND LITERATURE | 2 |
MUS 355 | HISTORY OF JAZZ | 3 |
MUS 423 | KEYBOARD HISTORY AND LITERATURE | 2 |
MUS 432 | TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE | 2 |