Requirements
In addition to the emphases and the core courses listed below, B.A. in Music students have additional requirements to complete within the School of Music, including recital attendance and performance.
| Total | 57-77 units | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 47-51 units | |
| MUS 121 | Music Theory I* (F)(Fr, So) | 3 |
| MUS 122 | Music Theory II(F)(Fr, So) | 3 |
| MUS 133 | Practical Musicianship I(F)(Fr, So) | 1 |
| MUS 134 | Practical Musicianship II(S)(Fr, So) | 1 |
| MUS 217 | Practical Musicianship III(F)(So, Jr) | 1 |
| MUS 220 | Practical Musicianship IV(S)(So, Jr) | 1 |
| MUS 221 | Music Theory III(F)(So, Jr) | 3 |
| MUS 222 | Music Theory IV(S)(So, Jr) | 3 |
| MUS 296 | Introduction to Music Technology(F/S)(Fr) | 2 |
| MUS 352 | Baroque, Classical, and Early Romantic Music Literature**/*** (F/S)(Jr) | 3 |
| MUS 361 | Introduction to Conducting(F)(Jr) | 2 |
| MUS 455 | Late Romantic and 20th Century Music Literature** (S)(Sr) | 3 |
| MUS 441 | Music in Worship(F/S)(Jr, Sr) | 3 |
| Applied Music | (each semester, 1 unit; must be in one area) (F/S) (all) | 8 |
| Ensemble Requirement | 4-8 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| MUS 101 | Beginning Voice Class(F/S)(Fr)(if not enrolled in private voice) | 1 |
| MUS 102 | Intermediate Voice Class(F/S)(Fr) | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| MUS 350 | History and Literature of Commercial Music** (F)(Jr) | 3 |
| MUS 351 | Ancient, Renaissance, and World Music Literature** (F)(Jr) | 3 |
| Select one of the following (noncommercial music emphasis students): | ||
| MUS 362 | Choral Conducting(S)(Jr) | 2 |
| MUS 363 | Instrumental Conducting(S)(Jr) | 2 |
| Emphases | 10-26 units | |
| The student must choose at least one emphasis from the following: The emphases require a minimum of 10 units from the listed courses. A minimum 2.5 GPA must be maintained in all upper-division music courses. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all of their upper-division emphasis courses. Otherwise, the class must be repeated. | ||
*Meets a General Studies core (or elective) requirement.
**Meets a General Studies Elective requirement.
***Meets the Upper-Division Writing Intensive requirement.
| Course Requirement Code | Recommended Year |
|---|---|
|
F = Every fall S = Every spring |
Fr = Freshman So = Sophomore Jr = Junior Sr = Senior |
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
