Music
The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music provides a liberal arts education with an emphasis in music courses. Many students combine this degree with another major to complete a double major, allowing for a variety of career opportunities. In addition, students who have a strong interest in music but do not wish to major in it may elect to minor in music. No audition is required for a minor in music.
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Music (MUS)
Music
43
Music Theory and Aural Skills
16
MUS
111, 112, 113, 114, 211, 212, 213, 214
Music History and Literature
9
MUS
301, 302, 303
Conducting
2
MUS
240
Performance studies, including functional keyboard skills
12
MUS
296, 297, 298, 299, (399 or 499)
Ensemble
4
MUS
(3901 or 491 or 492 or 493)
Recital attendance (seven semesters)
MUS
200
Liberal Studies Curriculum
Humanities and Fine Arts
Philosophy and Religious Studies including:
12
PHL
325
History (includes MUS 301)
6
Literature: English or Foreign Language
3
Creative and Performing Arts (including MUS or other arts)
3
Foreign Language and/or Additional Arts and/or Humanities
3-9
Social Sciences
12
Mathematics (excludes MTH 102, 204, 205)
3
Natural Sciences
11
Communication Competencies
0-9
Introduction to the University: ASI 150
0-1
General Education courses/academic electives to total at least
124
1Choose from any MUS 390. See course descriptions.
