Degree Requirements

Students have the option of a Major (BA) or Minor in Music

The Major in Music

Students in Music (BA) will complete the SUS Common Prerequisites (28 hours), a Music Core (22 hours) and then will choose either a Performance Concentration or a Music Education Concentration.

See Graduation Requirements for additional information.

Common Prerequisites

• MUN xxxx Ensemble (1 semester hour for four semesters) (4)
• MUT x111 Music Theory I (3)*
• MUT x112 Music Theory II (3)*
• MUT x116 Music Theory III (3)*
• MUT x117 Music Theory IV (3)*
• MUT x241 Sight Singing and Ear Training I (1)**
• MUT x242 Sight Singing and Ear Training II (1)**
• MUT x246 Sight Singing and Ear Training III (1)**
• MUT x247 Sight Singing and Ear Training IV (1)**
• MVx xx1x Applied Music (2-4)
• MVx xx2x Applied Music (2-4)
• Secondary Piano-Proficiency by Examination***

* Acceptable substitutes: MUT x121, x122, x126, and x127
** Acceptable substitutes: MUT x221, x222, x226 & x227, OR x261, x262, x266, x267, OR x271, x272, x276, and x277
***Acceptable substitutes: MVK x111, x112, x121, & x122, OR x111r, x111r, x121r, x121r, x122, and x221

It is strongly recommended that students take MUL 2110 as one of their Humanities electives for their General Education requirements.

Coursework in the Major (22)

• MUG 3xxx Conducting (2)
• MUH 3xxx History of Western Music I (3)
• MUH 3xxx History of Western Music II (3)
• MUN 3xxx Ensemble (1 semester hour for three semesters) (3)
• MUS 1010 Recital Attendance, Six Semesters (0)
• MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology (1)
• MUT 3xxx Form and Analysis (2)
• MUT 4xxx Orchestration (2)
• MVx 3xxx Junior Applied Music (4)
• MVx 4xxx Senior Applied Music (2)

Discipline Track Courses

Choose one of the following concentrations and complete the requirements listed:

Music Education Concentration (Instrumental Track) (19)

• EDF 2005 Introduction to Education (3)
• MUE 3xxx Teaching Music in the Elementary School (3)
• MUE 3xxx Percussion Instrument Methods and Materials (2)
• MUE 3xxx String Instrument Methods and Materials (2)
• MUE 3xxx Brass Instrument Methods and Materials (2)
• MUE 3xxx Woodwind Instrument Methods and Materials (2)
• MUE 4xxx Teaching Instrumental Music in the Secondary School (3)
• MUE 4xxx Band Literature and Conducting Techniques (2)

Music Education Concentration (Choral Track) (19)

• EDF 2005 Introduction to Education (3)
• MUE 3xxx Teaching Music in the Elementary School (3)
• MUE 4xxx Teaching Choral Music in the Secondary School (3)
• MUE 4xxx Choral Literature and Conducting Techniques (2)
• Mxx 1xxx Diction I (1)
• Mxx 1xxx Diction II (1)
• MU 3xxx Vocal Pedagogy (2)

Plus Choose two of the following: (4 hours)

• MUE 3xxx Percussion Instrument Methods and Materials (2)
• MUE 3xxx String Instrument Methods and Materials (2)
• MUE 3xxx Brass Instrument Methods and Materials (2)
• MUE 3xxx Woodwind Instrument Methods and Materials (2)

Music Education (Piano Pedagogy Track) (19)

• MU 3xxx Piano Pedagogy I (3)
• MU 3xxx Piano Pedagogy II (3)
• MU 3xxx Accompanying Practicum (2)
• MU 4xxx Piano Literature I (3)
• MU 4xxx Piano Literature II (3)
• MU 3xxx Observation of Studio Teaching (2)
• MU 4xxx Internship in Studio Teaching (3)

Performance Concentration (Any Applied Emphasis) (19)

• MVx 3xxx Junior Applied Music (in addition to core) (2)
• MVx 3xxx Junior Recital (1)
• MVx 4xxx Senior Applied Music (in addition to core) (4)
• MVx 4xxx Senior Recital (1)
• Upper Division Music Electives: (6)*
• Upper Division Free Electives: (5)

*It is strongly suggested that music electives include the appropriate methods course related to the student’s applied music emphasis.

Collegium of Integrated Learning (12)

• IDS 3300 Foundations of Civic Engagement (3)
• IDS 3301 Issues in Culture and Society (3)
• IDS 3303 Issues in Science and Technology (3)
• IDS 4910 Integrated Core Senior Seminar (3)

Additional Requirements

• IDS 3920 University Colloquium (3)

Additional electives may be required to reach a minimum of 120 credit hours for the baccalaureate degree. At least 48 of the 120 hours must be at the upper division (courses numbered 3000 and above). Please also see the Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree earlier in this section.

The Minor in Music (20-21 hrs)

Common Requirements

• MUN 1xxx Ensemble (1 semester hour for two semesters) (2)
• MUT x111 Music Theory I (3)*
• MUT x112 Music Theory II (3)*
• MUT x241 Sight Singing and Ear Training I (1)**
• MUT x242 Sight Singing and Ear Training II (1)**
• MVK 1111 Class Piano (1)
• MVx 1xxx Applied Music (2)
• MVx 2xxx Applied Music (2)
• MVx 3xxx Applied Music (2)

Select three hours from the following:

• MUH 3xxx History of Western Music I (3)
• MUH 3xxx History of Western Music II (3)
• MUN 3xxx Ensemble (1-4)

*Students may be exempt based on performance on the piano placement exam.

 **Applied Music study must occur i five separate semesters, including one at the upper level. Required Theory and Sight Singing courses my be exempted by obtaining an equivalency through a Music Placement Test offered by the School of Music. Determinations of equivalency will be maade by the faculty on the basis of the test. Students can then select from the following to complete the remaining 4-8 hours.

• MVx 3xxx Applied Music (2)
• MVx 4xxx Applied Music (2)
• MUH 3xxx History of Western Music I (3)
• MUH 3xxx History of Western Music II (3)
• MUN 3xxx Ensemble (1-4)