B.A. Major in Music Studies
The course requirements and offerings for this academic program will likely be updated in future catalogs.
The B.A. Major in Music Studies requires a minimum of 24 semester hours:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 115 | Class Piano Lab 1 | 0.0-6.0 |
| MUS 150 | Music Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| MUS 160 | Musicianship II | 2.0 |
| MUS 170 | Diatonic Harmony | 3.0 |
| Three of the following: (two which must be at or above the 200 level) | 9.0-13.0 | |
| Intro to the Art of Music | ||
| Symphonic Masterworks | ||
| Operatic Masterworks | ||
| Topics in Music History | ||
| Beethoven: The Great Master | ||
| American Musical Theater | ||
| The Jazz Tradition in America | ||
| The Creative World of Mozart | ||
| Student Recital 2 | ||
or MUS 303 | Junior Recital | |
| Popular Music in America | ||
| Field Studies in Music | ||
| Advanced Theory Techniques | ||
| Music History I | ||
| Music History II | ||
| Form and Analysis | ||
| One of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Traditional Korean Music | ||
| Music of the World | ||
| One of the following: | 4.0 | |
| Music History I | ||
| Music History II | ||
| Two semesters applied lessons | 0.0-2.0 | |
| Four semesters of faculty-directed ensemble | 0.0-4.0 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 24.0-40.0 | |
- 1
To complete the Piano Proficiency Requirement, students must complete three semesters of MUS 115 with a C or higher. Students may complete the Piano Proficiency Requirement in fewer than three semesters of MUS 115 by auditioning successfully for the Music faculty.
- 2
This option requires 3-5 SH total in either one or both of these courses.
Note: See Overview page for minimum grade requirements.
