Dec 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

Music, BA or BS


The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Music degree provides the groundwork in musical arts without a specialization. The curriculum equips students with a foundation in creativity, music theory, aural training, music culture, individual music coaching, and a cooperative ensemble performing experience. The BA/BS in Music allows a student the opportunity for exploration of other academic disciplines or a concentration within the Music program.

Requirements for the BA or BS in Music


All BA/BS majors must:

1. Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements.


2. Pass all sequential music theory and aural skills courses with a grade of C or better to continue.


3. Performance Requirement


All music majors taking applied lessons (MUP 190-490) are required to perform before a jury at the end of fall-spring terms.

4. Maintain a 2.75 GPA in music courses.


5. All BA/BS in Music students must complete one of the following approved certificates:


  • Certificate in Conducting  
  • Certificate in Music Industry & Production  
  • Certificate in Music Theory & History  
  • Certificate in Music Performance  
  • Certificate in Popular Music  

*In DegreeWorks, the student’s chosen certificate will be tracked as both a stand-alone certificate and a concentration within the major.

Ensemble


Select 6 credits from MUS 351 MUS 384 , MUS 385 , MUS 386 , MUS 387 , MUS 388 , MUS 391 , MUS 393 , MUS 394 , MUS 395 , MUS 396 , MUS 397 , MUS 398 .

Upper Division Music Theory Elective


At least 3 credits from MUS 440 , MUS 441 , MUS 442 , MUS 443 , MUS 444 , MUS 445 , or MUS 446 .