B.A. Major in Music Studies

The B.A. Major in Music Studies requires a minimum of 35 semester hours:

CFTA 103Pathways in the Arts1.0
MUS 115Class Piano Lab 14.0
MUS 150Music Fundamentals3.0
MUS 170Diatonic Harmony3.0
One course in musicianship2.0
Three electives from an area of emphasis in consultation with advisor (two must be at the 200-level or higher). One elective of the three can be from the Center for the Arts, in consultation with the academic advisor. Areas of emphasis may include: Performance, Composition, Music Technology/Production, or another advisor-approved area of emphasis. 29.0-11.0
One of the following:3.0
Music of the World
World Dance Cultures
One of the following:4.0
Music History I
Music History II
Two semesters of applied lessons1.0-2.0
Four semesters of faculty-directed ensembles 4.0
One semester of practical music experience1.0-2.0
Total Semester Hours35.0-39.0
1

To complete the Piano Proficiency Requirement, students must complete two semesters of MUS 115 with a C or higher.

2

A student may give a recital in consultation with the faculty of record and the Music Department and must be enrolled in lessons. Four semesters of one semester hour fifty-minute lessons leading up to the recital are required. A 3 SH recital may count as an elective. In addition to the required two semesters of applied lessons, three semesters of fifty-minute applied lessons may count as one 3 SH elective.

Note: See Overview page for minimum grade requirements.