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BACHELOR OF MUSIC
MAJOR IN MUSIC

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their advisor each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment; responsible for reviewing the Program of Study Requirements; and must meet foreign language and writing intensive course requirements for graduation. See Academic Regulations-Undergraduate.

*See Appendix A Core Curriculum and Optional Course Information.

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester
CourseHours
ENGL - Survey of Literature* 3
Natural Science* 4
Visual/Literary/Performing Arts3 1
MUAP 1010 - Music Convocation 0
MUAP 1213 - App Music Inst1 2
MUEN - Perf Music Ensemble2 1
MUSI 2181 - Piano Class III 1
MUSI 2211 - Music Theory III 2
MUSI 2216 - Aural Training III 2
Total 16
Spring Semester
CourseHours
MATH - Math Elective4 3
Natural Science* 4
Social/Behavioral Science* 3
Visual/Literary/Performing Arts3 1
MUAP 1010 - Music Convocation 0
MUAP 1213 - App Music Ins1 2
MUEN - Perf Music Ensemble2 1
MUSI 1302 - Computer/Elect Music 3
   
Total 17

Junior Year

Fall Semester
CourseHours
COMM - Communication5 3
PSCI 2305 - American National Govt 3
MUAP 1010 - Music Convocation 0
MUAP 3213 - App Music Inst1 2
MUSI - Music Pedagogy Elec6 2
MUEN - Adv Perf Ensemble2 1
MUEN - Addtl Adv Perf Music Ens2 1
MUSI 3300 - Music History I 3
   
Total 15
Spring Semester
CourseHours
PSCI 2306 - American State Govt 3
MUAP 3005 - Junior Recital 0
MUAP 1010 - Music Convocation 0
MUAP 3213 - App Music Inst2 2
MUSI - Music Pedagogy Elec6 2
MUEN - Adv Perf Ensemble2 1
MUEN - Addtl Adv Perf Music Ens2 1
MUSI - Adv Music Theory7 3
MUSI 3301 - Music History II 3
Total 15

Senior Year

Fall Semester
CourseHours
MUAP 1010 - Music Convocation 0
MUAP 3113 - Addtl App Music Inst1 1
MUAP 3213 - App Music Inst2 2
MUSI - Ensemble Literature8 2
MUEN - Adv Perf Music Ensemble2 1
MUSI - Adv Music Elective9 3
MUSI - Adv Music Elective9 3
Total 12
Spring Semester
CourseHours
MUAP 1010 - Music Convocation 0
MUAP 3113 - Addtl App Music Inst1 1
MUAP 3213 - App Music Inst1 2
MUAP 4005 - Senior Performance 0
MUEN - Adv Perf Music Ensemble2 1
MUSI - Adv Music Elective9 3
MUSI - Adv Music Elective9 3
MUSI 3253 - Basic Conducting 2
Total 12

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 120

1When enrolled in applied music lessons, students must be concurrently enrolled in both an assigned University ensemble and MUAP 1010.
2When enrolled in a University ensemble, students must adhere to Ensemble Participation and Requirements guidelines.
3Visual/Literary/Performing Arts, 3 SCH of any course listed in Appendix A for Instrumentalists. Voice majors take MUSI 1161, 1162, 2161.
4Math elective, select 3 SCH from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
5Communication, select 3 SCH from HUM 2301 or COMM 1311.
6Music Pedagogy elective, select 4 SCH from MUSI 3233, 3266, 3268, 3283, 3288 or 3289.
7Advanced Music Theory elective, select from MUSI 3346 or 3347.
8Ensemble Literature, select 2 SCH from MUSI 4257, 4258, 4259.
9Advanced Music Electives, select 12 SCH from 3000-4000 level MUAP, MUEN or MUSI coursework with approval of music studies advisor.

Note: All Music Theory and Aural Training SCH must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Student must audition with a full time faculty of the music performance area. Must complete 6 semesters in the same principal area.

Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester.
Some courses may require prerequisites not listed.

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