Music: Concentration in General Studies, B.A.

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Degree Requirements (120 Credits)

Core Curriculum Requirements

Core Curriculum (36-40 Total Credit Hours)

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements (3-6+ Credits) *

Music Foundation Courses (32 Credits)

Complete the following:

Major Requirements (18-24 Credits)

Complete the following:

Applied Music (6 semesters, 1-2 credits per semester)
MUS 497 Senior Project Preparation - 0 credits
MUS 498 Senior Project - 3 credits
Music Electives (9 credits) (any combination of MUS, MCJ, or MUED 300 or 400 level courses; permission of instructor required for MCJ and MUED courses)

Cognate or Minor Requirements (12 Credits)

Cognate courses are courses taken outside the Department of Music, but intend to support the major. Cognate courses must be upper level (junior-senior) courses, and must be approved by the student’s adviser. Courses for cognate credit may be drawn from one or more departments. Any minor will fulfill this requirement. A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in all cognate or minor courses.

Other Electives (18-29 Credits)

Total Credits Required: 120 Credits

A diagnostic and advisory review of the student’s work will be conducted at the end of the sophomore year. This review will examine proficiencies in written and aural theory, keyboard skills, applied music and will determine the student’s eligibility for upper level (junior-senior) courses.
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in all music foundation, music requirement, and cognate/minor courses in order to be applied toward the major.