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Apr 19, 2024
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2021-2023 University Catalog
Music, BA (CIP 50.0901)
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The Music Program presents students with practical training in performance through specialized individual instruction, ensemble participation, and recitals. The required academic and elective courses enhance the student’s musical studies. Through the study of theory, history, and performance practices, students will be equipped to analyze and discuss various styles, composers, and historical contexts. Technology courses provide students with a foundation in practical computer applications. The Student will learn and understand how all facets of their musical studies are interrelated. On completion of the Music Program graduates will be qualified to pursue careers as teachers, performers, or continue further studies.
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Outline
The following outline of courses details requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Music. Meeting graduation requirements is the responsibility of the student.
Plan of Study
The Plan of Study includes Major Requirements (Core Requirements, Supporting Courses, and Electives) and the University General Education Program Requirements.
Major Requirements (70 hours)
Major Requirements include the core requirements and free electives. Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in ALL courses in the major. Students must enroll in an ensemble in each semester of residence. Vocal majors must select Choir. Instrumental majors must select Band. Piano majors may select either band or choir.
Ensemble (8)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
Applied Studies (10): Instrument
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS - Basic Conducting (2)
Fundamental Keyboard Studies (4)
Student must pass Piano Proficiency Exam to fulfill the keyboard studies requirement.
Theoretical & Aural Studies (21)
*Required for students with less than 80% on music proficiency exam. Credit may be used as a free elective.
History & Literature Studies (12)
Take 1 course at each level: 200, 300 & 400
Degree Totals
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70 |
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| University GEP |
52 |
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General Education Program Requirements 42 Credit Hours
University GEP Core Requirements: Minimum of forty-two (42) hours is required. Students who enter as a first-time freshman must take an entrance assessment. A minimum grade of “C” is required in English (ENGL 131, ENGL 132, COMM 201) and Mathematics (MATH 131). Students that have course requirements waived must satisfy the MINIMUM required hours of 120 in order to graduate.
First and Second-Year Experience - 4 credits
Freshmen are required to complete the First Year and Second Year Experience classes.
Communication Skills - 9 Credits
Written and Oral Communication Definition:
Written and Oral Communications is the ability to impart and interchange information of ideas within a meaningful context using various rhetorical modes such as descriptive, informative, analytical and argumentative writing.
All students are required to take ENGL 131, ENGL 132, COMM 201. Some students will be required to take ENGL 150 and LIS 150.
Spiritual Development - 3 credits
Critical thinking is characterized by the comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion. Spiritual development is the ability to understand diverse religions and to develop positive spiritual growth.
Health and Wellness - 4 credits
Ability to understand, develop and adopt positive behaviors and life strategies that promote physical, mental, emotional, social well-being.
Science - 4 credits
Student must take one science course with lab (3 credit + 1 credit) = 4 credits required.
Note that STEM majors will take BIOL 133 + Lab and CHEM 141 + Lab.
Mathematics - 3 credits
Students are required to take three credit hours of mathematics (MATH 131 or higher). Note 1: STEM majors are required to take MATH 135 and MATH 231. Note 2: Accounting and Business majors are required to take MATH 135 and either MATH 224 or MATH 231. All other majors can satisfy mathematics requirements by taking MATH 131 and MATH 132 or MATH 174.
Social Science - 3 credits
Fine Arts - 3 credits
Any 100/200 level course from the following subjects:
Behavioral Science - 3 credits
Any 100/200 level PSYCH, SOC or CJ course
World Languages - 3 credits
FL _ 131 or higher (3)
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