Music
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department: Performing Arts
School: School of Arts and Sciences
Major Code: 036
Required within General Education for this program: MUS 3133 World Music and three hours of Foreign Language.
General Education Requirements (44 Semester Hours)
| Area | Hours | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | 9 | ENG 1113 and ENG 1213; COMM 1233 or 2213 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 12 | POSC 1513; HIST 1513 or 1523; ECON 2113/GEOG 2723/HIST 3513/SOC 1113; KIN 1113 or PSY 1113 |
| Science and Mathematics | 14 | BIOL 1114 or 1404; Physical Sciences; Math options; BIM 1553 or CIS 1003 |
| Humanities | 9 | Humanities/Philosophy/Lit; Fine Arts (MUS 1113 or 1123 recommended); Foreign Language |
Major Requirements: Music (45 Semester Hours)
Core — Music Theory and Literature (16 Hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 1101 | Music Theory I: Aural Lab | 1 |
| MUS 1203 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 1231 | Music Theory II: Aural Lab | 1 |
| MUS 1243 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 2201 | Music Theory III: Aural Lab | 1 |
| MUS 2213 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 2231 | Music Theory IV: Aural Lab | 1 |
| MUS 2243 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
Core — History of Music (6 Hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 3012 | History of Western Music I | 2 |
| MUS 3022 | History of Western Music II | 2 |
| MUS 3032 | History of Western Music III | 2 |
Core — Additional (3 Hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 3471 | Principles of Conducting | 1 |
| MUS 2341 | Elementary Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUS 2441 | Elementary Class Piano II | 1 |
Applied Music and Ensembles (14 Hours)
Six semesters of major ensemble for a minimum of 6 credit hours. Six hours of Applied Music (at least two at the 4000 level). Any 8 semester hours of upper-level courses with a MUS prefix (music electives).
Capstone and Recital Attendance
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 4440 | Capstone Project | 2 |
| MUS 1400 | Recital Attendance (must be completed four times successfully) | 0 |
Required Program Support
Three additional hours of foreign language. To fulfill the Liberal Arts and Sciences hour requirement for the B.A. degree, nine additional semester hours must be selected from: ART 1103 or ART 3083; THTR 1183, 2183, or 3183; ENG 2313 or 3893.
Note: Students must enroll in at least one major ensemble per semester until degree requirements are met. Vocal major ensembles include Southeastern Chorale and University Singers (if placed by audition). Instrumental major ensembles include Spirit of Southeastern Marching Band, Symphonic Winds, and Concert Band (if placed by audition). Music degree candidates must make a grade of C or higher in all music courses.
Total Hours Required: 89