Certificate in Music Theory & History

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The Certificate in Music Theory & History provides a strong foundation in the analysis, history and writing of music in a variety of styles. Typical career paths include private music teacher, music composer/arranger/song-writer and music librarian (for band, choral and other types of sheet music).

Total Credits: 30

Required Core Courses

MUS 202 - Music of the World 4 credits
MUS 221 - Music Theory 4 2 credits
MUS 222 - Music Theory 5 2 credits
MUS 223 - Music Theory 6 2 credits
MUS 224 - Aural Skills 4 2 credits
MUS 225 - Aural Skills 5 2 credits
MUS 226 - Aural Skills 6 2 credits
MUS 323 - Conducting I 2 credits

Choose 2:

MUS 360 - Music History: Early Music Through Baroque 3 credits
MUS 361 - Music History: Classical & Romantic Music 3 credits
MUS 362 - Music History: 20th Century Music to Present 3 credits

Choose 6 credits from the following:

MUS 440 - Musical Form 3 credits
MUS 441 - Orchestration 3 credits
MUS 442 - Counterpoint 3 credits
MUS 443 - Composition Survey 3 credits
MUS 444 - Jazz Theory 3 credits
MUS 445 - Special Topic: Theory 3 credits
MUS 446 - Theory in Performance 3 credits