Music, B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is intended for undergraduates who wish to major in music as a part of a liberal arts education, irrespective of specific career aspirations. This program provides the student with a broad coverage of music with a concentration in performance. Studies develop musicianship that leads to an intellectual grasp of the art of music and the ability to perform in a specific medium, and in ensembles. It serves individuals who seek a concentrated study in instrument or voice, in a broad program of general education rather than in one intense specialization, and is also the curriculum for students pursuing a double major.
B.A. in Music
General Education 41-42
Foundations Requirements 13
GE 1000, GE 3000: University Requirement for Graduation for all undergraduate students that must be satisfied in one of two ways: Complete GE 1000 (all freshmen and transfers entering with 0-29 credits) OR GE 3000 (transfers entering with 30 credits or more).
ENG 1030 requires a grade of C or better.
Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Distribution Requirements 28-29
Humanities 9
ENG 2403: GE Distribution course required of all students.
MUS 2201: Requires a grade of C or better.
Take One GE Approved course from one of the areas below:
| Fine Arts or Art History | 3 |
| Philosophy or Religion | 3 |
| Foreign Languages (Must take I and II for credit) | 3 |
| Theater | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Social Sciences 9
| HIST 1062 | WORLDS OF HISTORY: TRADITIONS AND ENCOUNTERS | 3 |
HIST 1062: GE Distribution course required of all students.
Select Two GE Approved courses from two areas below:
| Psychology | 3 |
| Economics or ES 1010 World Geography | 3 |
| Political Science | 3 |
| Sociology or Anthropology | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Science and Mathematics 10-11
Math or Computer Science 3
Select two GE Approved Science courses from areas below; one must be a lab science
| Biology | 3-4 |
| Chemistry or Physics | 3-4 |
| Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Forensic Sciences or Sustainability Sciences | 3-4 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Additional Required Courses 3
MUS 2220: Requires a grade of C or better.
Academic Major 40
All Major Courses require a grade of C or better.
Required Foundation Courses 34
| MUS 1101 | MUSIC THEORY I | 2 |
| MUS 2102 | MUSIC THEORY II | 2 |
| MUS 3103 | MUSIC THEORY III | 2 |
| MUS 4104 | MUSIC THEORY IV | 2 |
| MUS 1111 | SIGHT SINGING & EAR TRAIN I | 1.5 |
| MUS 2112 | SIGHT SINGING AND EAR TRAINING II | 1.5 |
| MUS 3113 | SIGHT SINGING & EAR TRAIN III | 1.5 |
| MUS 4114 | SIGHT SINGING & EAR TRAIN IV | 1.5 |
| MUS 3120 | ELEMENTARY CONDUCTING | 2 |
MUS 36--
| Private Studio Lessons (1x4) | 4 |
MUS 38--
| Major Music Ensemble (1x4) | 4 |
MUS 28-- or 38--
| Music Minor Ensemble (1x4) | 4 |
Select one of the following tracks: 3
Wind, Percussion, String, Guitar and Voice:
OR
Piano:
Music Electives 6
(Courses may include: Lessons, Ensembles, Repertory, Music Technology)
Major Capstone 3
MUS 4105: Writing Emphasis (WE) courses required by major. This course requires a grade of C or better.
Free Electives 35-36
Selected with advisement. At least 50% must be at 3000 level or above.
- MUS 1996 (Optional) Freshmen may partner with faculty in research and earn 1 credit; may be taken up to 2 times
- MUS 3171, MUS 3172, MUS 3173 (Optional) 1-3 credit Internship courses; can be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credits.
Total Credit Hours: 120