Music (Pre-Music Therapy) - Bachelor of Arts
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
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| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | 10 | |
English Composition - Level 1 (4 credits) 1 | ||
English Composition - Level 2 (3 credits) 1 | ||
Oral Communication (3 credits) 1 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics 1 | ||
| MATH 1350G | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social Behavioral Sciences 1 | 10 | |
| Physics of Music (Physics of Music (suggested fulfilment of Area III, not required)) | 4 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Human Growth and Behavior (recommended) 1 | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 2 | 6 | |
| Departmental Requirements | ||
| Theory and Ear Training Courses | ||
| MUSC 1450 | Ear Training I | 1 |
| MUSC 1451 | Ear Training II | 1 |
| MUSC 1460 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 1461 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 2451 | Ear Training III | 1 |
| MUSC 2460 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| History and Literature Courses | ||
| MUSC 2240 | Music History and Literature: Antiquity through Baroque | 3 |
| MUSC 302 | Music History and Literature: Classic through Romantic | 3 |
| MUSC 303 | Music History and Literature: 20th Century Through the Present | 3 |
| Techniques Courses | ||
| MUSC 2310 | Sound and Music Technology | 1 |
| MUSC 325 | Beginning Conducting | 1 |
| Performance Courses | ||
| MUSC 2510 | Applied Music I (4 semesters) 3 | 4 |
| MUSC 330 | Applied Music II 4 | 2 |
| Any 200 level MUSC Ensemble 5 | 3 | |
| Any 300 level MUSC Ensemble 5 | 3 | |
| MUSC 1310 | Recital Attendance (4 semesters) 6 | 2 |
| MUSC 1470 | Functional Piano I (or applied piano) | 2 |
| MUSC 341 | BA Capstone | 1-2 |
| Departmental Electives | ||
| Six credits of any 300-level MUSC Courses | 6 | |
| Six credits of any 400-level MUSC Courses | 6 | |
| Non-Departmental Requirements | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| SPMD 2210 & 2210L | Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 4 |
| PSYC 302 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 350 | Developmental Psychology: Conception through Childhood | 3 |
| MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| Second Language Requirements (not required) 7 | 0 | |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 8 | 15-17 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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See the Viewing a World Section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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Students must complete this requirement for 1 credit for a total of 4 semesters.
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Students must complete this requirement for 1 credit for a total of 2 semesters.
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Students must complete this requirement for 1 credit for a total of 3 semesters.
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Students must complete this requirement for .5 credit for a total of 4 semesters.
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Because of the number of credits required for a music degree, including required ensembles and applied lessons, music students are not required to meet the Second Language Requirements.
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan. This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1310 | Recital Attendance | 0.5 |
| MUSC 1450 | Ear Training I (Fall only) | 1 |
| MUSC 1460 | Music Theory I (Fall only) | 3 |
| MUSC 2510 | Applied Music I | 1 |
| MUSC 2120 | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 1470 | Functional Piano I (Fall only) | 2 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra (required for upper-division Psychology & Mathematics course) | 3 |
| MUSC 1310 | Recital Attendance | 0.5 |
| MUSC 1451 | Ear Training II | 1 |
| MUSC 1461 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Functional Piano II (suggested) | ||
| MUSC 2510 | Applied Music I | 1 |
| MUSC 2120 | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 2240 | Music History and Literature: Antiquity through Baroque | 3 |
| SPMD 2210 & 2210L | Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 4 |
| MATH 1350G | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Credits | 34 | |
| Second Year | ||
| MUSC 1310 | Recital Attendance | 0.5 |
| MUSC 2310 | Sound and Music Technology | 1 |
| MUSC 2120 | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 2451 | Ear Training III | 1 |
| MUSC 2460 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSC 2510 | Applied Music I | 1 |
| MUSC 302 | Music History and Literature: Classic through Romantic | 3 |
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology (meets the Area IV: Requirement) | 3 |
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| MUSC 1310 | Recital Attendance | 0.5 |
| MUSC 2510 | Applied Music I | 1 |
| 300-level MUSC Major Ensemble Course | 1 | |
| Elective Course | 1-3 | |
| Ear Training IV (suggested) | ||
| Music Theory IV (suggested) | ||
| Percussion Technique I (strongly suggested) | ||
| Area III: Laboartory Sciences Course 1 | 4 | |
| Physics of Music (suggested) | ||
| ENGL 2221G | Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 |
| MUSC 303 | Music History and Literature: 20th Century Through the Present | 3 |
| Credits | 30-32 | |
| Third Year | ||
| MUSC 325 | Beginning Conducting | 1 |
| MUSC 330 | Applied Music II | 1 |
| 300-level MUSC Major Ensemble Course | 1 | |
| Elective Course (Upper-Division) | 1 | |
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| General Education Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Guitar Methods (Strongly suggested) | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 1 | 3 | |
| 300-level Music Elective | 3 | |
| MUSC 330 | Applied Music II | 1 |
| 300-level MUSC Major Ensemble Course | 1 | |
| 300-level MUSC Elective Course | 3 | |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 25 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 400-level MUSC Elective | 3 | |
| PSYC 302 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Elective Course(s) | 4 | |
| Vocal Techniques for Instrumental Music Education Majors (Strongly suggested) | ||
| Area V: Humanities Course 1 | 3 | |
| Upper-Division Music Course if needed | 3 | |
| MUSC 341 | BA Capstone | 1-2 |
| 400-level MUSC Elective Course | 3 | |
| PSYC 350 | Developmental Psychology: Conception through Childhood | 3 |
| Elective Course (upper-division) | 5 | |
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 31-32 | |
| Total Credits | 120-123 | |
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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See the Viewing a World Section of the catalog for a full list of courses