Music
This is an archived copy of the 2018-19 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://bulletin.ndsu.edu.
NDSU Challey School of Music prepares students for careers in teaching, performance, and related liberal studies. It also provides creative opportunities for all talented student musicians regardless of major, and seeks to foster an appreciation of music throughout the greater NDSU community.
NDSU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Programs of study lead to the Bachelor of Music with options in Performance and Music Education; the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Music; the Master of Music with options in Performance, Conducting, and Music Education; and the Doctor of Musical Arts with options in Performance and Conducting.
Admission to music major or minor programs is arranged through an audition and interview; for information, please contact the Division of Performing Arts office. All undergraduate music majors take private lessons, participate in ensembles, and take a broad range of courses appropriate to their areas of emphasis. All music courses must be passed with a grade of 'C' or better. A performance achievement jury must be passed prior to registration in 300-level applied study.
The Bachelor of Music degree in Performance is for talented vocalists and instrumentalists who wish a career as a professional performer or conductor, and who will likely continue their studies in graduate school. The Bachelor of Music degree with certification in Music Education is for students who wish to teach K-12 music in North Dakota’s public schools. Certification requirements for other states varies, but North Dakota licensure is congruent with that of many other states. Experiences in a broad spectrum of music education courses—elementary, instrumental, and voice/choral—results in NDSU’s outstanding reputation for producing teachers with excellent and versatile credentials.
Music majors pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree (without public school teaching certification) are generally interested in a broad liberal arts education with a significant number of electives.
Music majors and minors supplement their course work by attending recitals and concerts. Those in applied study perform for the jury examination at the end of each semester. Students enrolled in private applied study also participate in a related major ensemble; pianists sometimes play with chamber ensembles or accompany large ensembles.
The professional undergraduate degree in music, the B.Mus. in performance is designed for students pursuing careers as performing musicians. Such students often continue advanced study in graduate school. All students audition for the appropriate area of performance with faculty members and demonstrate professional level skills or potential. In addition to college and university requirements, all students take courses in the core requirements section, and then select a specialized curriculum under instrumental, voice or piano. Bachelor of Music students are required to pass all four levels of piano proficiency examinations prior to completion of the degree. Piano credit requirements listed below may be waived in whole or in part upon successful completion of the piano proficiency examinations.
B.A. or B.S. with a Major in Music
Majors interested in a general liberal arts degree pursue either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree. The B.A. degree requires a second-year language proficiency at the college level in a language other than English. In addition to the music curriculum, the B.S. degree requires the completion of a minor program of study, a second major, or a second degree.
Music Minor
Two minors are available - one for the general student and one specifically designed for the education major. Music majors cannot declare music minors.
Certification in Music Education
Students must complete the School of Education requirements, complete the common music requirements, complete either the vocal or instrumental emphasis and pass a piano proficiency examination prior to student teaching. Piano credit requirements may be waived in whole or in part upon successful completion of the piano proficiency examinations. Specific general education requirements, School of Education requirements, and other information may be obtained from the Division of Performing Arts office.
Ensembles
The NDSU Challey School of Music sponsors a large variety of ensembles including the NDSU Wind Symphony, Concert Choir, University Symphony Orchestra, Madrigal Singers, two large Jazz Ensembles, Jazz Combos, the Gold Star Marching Band, Brass Ensemble, University Chamber Singers, NDSU Statesmen, Cantemus, University Band, Bison Pep Bands, NDSU Opera Theatre, and chamber ensembles in typical instrumental and vocal combinations. The Concert Choir, Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, Madrigal Singers and several other groups have touring programs, some of which are national or international in scope. Participation in these ensembles is open to all students, some by audition and some as open-enrollment ensembles.
Music Curricula
Requirements are grouped by degree. Please refer also to graduation requirements listed in the Academic Policies section of this publication. The information in this Bulletin may be superseded by information updated regularly and provided by the Challey School of Music.
Plans of Study
Please note this is a sample plan of study and not an official curriculum. Actual student schedules for each semester will vary depending on start year, education goals, applicable transfer credit, and course availability. Students are encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study.
Freshman | |||
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Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
MUSC 130 | 3 | MUSC 103counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 |
MUSC 132 | 1 | MUSC 131 | 3 |
MUSC 189 | 1 | MUSC 133 | 1 |
MUSC 1XX Applied Lessons | 1 | MUSC 180 | 0 |
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 1XX Applied Study | 1 |
ENGL 110 | 4 | ENGL 120 | 3 |
COMM 110 | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed course | 3 |
Science & Technology Gen Ed course | 3 | Minor requirement course | 3-0 |
16 | 17-14 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 180 Performance Attendance | 0 |
MUSC 230 | 3 | MUSC 2XX Applied Study | 1 |
MUSC 232 | 1 | MUSC 231 | 3 |
MUSC 2XX Applied Study | 1 | MUSC 233 | 1 |
MUSC 385 | 3 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
Social & Behavioral Science Gen Ed course | 3 | MUSC 3XX Music Elective | 3 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | Social & Behavioral Sciences/Cultural Diversity Gen Ed course | 3 |
Course for declared minor | 3 | Science & Technology Gen Ed course | 3 |
Science Lab | 1 | ||
15 | 16 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
MUSC 180 Performance Attendance | 0 | MUSC 341 | 3 |
MUSC 340counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 3XX Applied Study | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Applied Study | 1 | Minor requirement or Language II | 3-4 |
College Requirement course | 3 | College Requirement course | 3 |
Minor requirement or Language I | 3-4 | Music Elective course | 3 |
Upper Division English course | 3 | Music Elective course | 3 |
14-15 | 17-18 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | Capstone Experience | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Music Elective | 3 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
College Requirement course | 3 | Music Elective | 3 |
Minor requirement or Language III | 3-4 | Music Elective | 3 |
Science & Technology/Global Perspectives Gen Ed course | 3 | College Requirement | 3 |
Wellness Gen Ed course | 2 | Minor requirement or Language IV | 3-4 |
15-16 | 14-15 | ||
Total Credits: 124-125 |
Degree Requirements and Notes
- Music majors may not declare a music minor.
- A grade of 'C' or better is required in all MUSC prefix courses.
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences College Requirements: An additional 9 credits are required by the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences for all Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree programs of study, except the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, the Bachelor of Music degree, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree, and the Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree
- Bachelor of Science (B.S) Degree - The completion of a minor program of study, a second major, or a second degree is required.
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree - Second year language proficiency at college level required.
- MUSC 189 is only required for first-time, first-year students--A first-time, first-year student is defined as a student who has not yet completed a college course as a college student. Students that are not first-time, first-year students that either transfer into the university or change their major are not required to take MUSC 189.
- B.A./B.S. Recital Capstone or Individual Study Capstone is fulfilled by registration in MUSC 380 Recital, MUSC 480 Recital, or MUSC 494 Individual Study. The MUSC 494 Individual Study registration is approved by the music faculty and supervised by the adviser. Possibilities include:
- Half (MUSC 380 Recital) or full (MUSC 480 Recital) recital with program notes.
- Approved research project on a topic related to music; requires a formal written document (MUSC 494 Individual Study).
- Approved internship, such as directing an ensemble (e.g. church choir), teaching at the NDSU Academy, observed regularly by the advisor, with a formal written document of the experience (MUSC 494 Individual Study).
- Approved “lecture recital” with a formal presentation. Lecture recital should be at least the same length as a half recital (MUSC 494 Individual Study)
- Performance or major opera role or a major solo with ensemble in a formal concert, accompanied by a summary document (MUSC 494 Individual Study)
Please note this is a sample plan of study and not an official curriculum. Actual student schedules for each semester will vary depending on start year, education goals, applicable transfer credit, and course availability. Students are encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study.
STUDENTS ENTERING AS A FRESHMAN IN AN ODD-YEAR FALL
A grade of 'C' or better is required in all MUSC prefix courses.
Freshman | |||
---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
FRESHMAN - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | FRESHMAN - EVEN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 130 | 3 | MUSC 103counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 |
MUSC 132 | 1 | MUSC 131 | 3 |
MUSC 160 (Up to 2 semesters of MUSC 165 with permission) | 1 | MUSC 133 | 1 |
MUSC 1XX Applied Study | 1 | MUSC 161 | 1 |
MUSC 173 | 1 | MUSC 1XX Applied Study | 1 |
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 173 | 1 |
MUSC 189 | 1 | MUSC 180 | 0 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
ENGL 110 | 4 | MUSC 1XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
COMM 110 | 3 | ENGL 120 | 3 |
16 | 15 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SOPHOMORE - EVEN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SOPHOMORE - ODD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 180 | 0 |
MUSC 230 | 3 | MUSC 231 | 3 |
MUSC 232 | 1 | MUSC 233 | 1 |
MUSC 260 | 1 | MUSC 261 | 1 |
MUSC 2XX Applied Study | 1 | MUSC 2XX Applied Study | 1 |
MUSC 273 | 1 | MUSC 273 | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 1XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 1XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 385 | 3 | Social & Behavioral Sciences/Cultural Diversity Gen Ed | 3 |
Social & Behavioral Sciences Gen Ed | 3 | Science & Technology w/ Lab Gen Ed | 4 |
Science & Technology Gen Ed | 3 | ||
18 | 16 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
JUNIOR - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | JUNIOR - EVEN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 341 | 3 |
MUSC 250 | 2 | MUSC 380 | 1 |
MUSC 331 | 2 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 340counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 1XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 344 | 2 | MUSC 3XX Applied Study | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 373 (1 credit of pedagogy) | 3 |
MUSC 3XX Applied Study | 1 | Jazz Studies | 1 |
MUSC 3731 credit of pedadogy | 3 | MUSC 411need 2 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431 | (3) |
Jazz Studies | 1 | ENGL 323 (or any upper division English course approved by advisor) | 3 |
MUSC 441 | 2 | ||
17 | 14 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SENIOR - EVEN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SENIOR - ODD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
Jazz Studies | 1 | Jazz Studies | 1 |
MUSC 431need 2 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431 | 3 | MUSC 430need 2 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431 | 3 |
MUSC 4XX Applied Studies | 1 | MUSC 4XX Applied Study | 1 |
MUSC 473 | 3 | MUSC 473 | 3 |
Science & Technology/Global Perspectives Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 480 | 1 |
Wellness Gen Ed | 2 | Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed | 3 |
14 | 13 | ||
Total Credits: 123 |
STUDENTS ENTERING AS A FRESHMAN IN AN EVEN-YEAR FALL
A grade of 'C' or better is required in all MUSC prefix courses.
Freshman | |||
---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
FRESHMAN - EVEN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | MUSC 103counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
MUSC 130 | 3 | MUSC 131 | 3 |
MUSC 132 | 1 | MUSC 133 | 1 |
MUSC 160 (Up to 2 semesters of MUSC 165 with permission) | 1 | MUSC 161 | 1 |
MUSC 1XX Applied Study | 1 | MUSC 1XX Applied Study | 1 |
MUSC 173 | 1 | MUSC 173 | 1 |
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 180 | 0 |
MUSC 189 | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | ENGL 120 | 3 |
ENGL 110 | 4 | Science & Technology Gen Ed | 3 |
COMM 110 | 3 | ||
16 | 17 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SOPHOMORE - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SOPHOMORE - EVEN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 180 | 0 |
MUSC 230 | 3 | MUSC 231 | 3 |
MUSC 232 | 1 | MUSC 233 | 1 |
MUSC 260 | 1 | MUSC 261 | 1 |
MUSC 2XX Applied Study | 1 | MUSC 2XX Applied Study | 1 |
MUSC 273 | 1 | MUSC 273 | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 1XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 1XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 385 | 3 | Social & Behavioral Sciences/Cultural Diversity Gen Ed | 3 |
Social & Behavioral Sciences Gen Ed | 3 | Science & Technology w/ Lab Gen Ed | 4 |
15 | 16 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
JUNIOR - EVEN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | JUNIOR - ODD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 341 | 3 |
MUSC 250 | 2 | MUSC 380 | 1 |
MUSC 340counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 3XX Applied Study | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Applied Study | 1 | MUSC 373 (1 credit of pedadogy) | 3 |
MUSC 3731 credit of pedadogy | 3 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 1XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 1XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | Jazz Studies | 1 |
Jazz Studies | 1 | MUSC 430need 2 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431 | 3 |
MUSC 431need 2 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431 | (3) | ENGL 323 (or any upper division English course approved by advisor) | 3 |
Wellness Gen Ed | 2 | ||
14 | 17 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SENIOR - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SENIOR - EVEN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 331 | 2 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 344 | 2 | MUSC 411need 2 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431 | 3 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 4XX Applied Study | 1 |
MUSC 441 | 2 | MUSC 473 | 3 |
MUSC 4XX Applied Study | 1 | MUSC 480 | 1 |
MUSC 473 | 3 | Jazz Studies | 1 |
Jazz Studies | 1 | Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed | 3 |
Science & Technology/Global Perspectives Gen Ed | 3 | ||
15 | 13 | ||
Total Credits: 123 |
Please note this is a sample plan of study and not an official curriculum. Actual student schedules for each semester will vary depending on start year, education goals, applicable transfer credit, and course availability. Students are encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study.
STUDENTS ENTERING AS A FRESHMAN IN AN ODD-YEAR FALL
A grade of 'C' or better is required in all MUSC prefix courses.
Freshman | |||
---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
FRESHMAN - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | MUSC 103counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
MUSC 130 | 3 | MUSC 131 | 3 |
MUSC 132 | 1 | MUSC 133 | 1 |
MUSC 165 | 1 | MUSC 165 | 1 |
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 173 | 1 |
MUSC 1891 | 1 | MUSC 180 | 0 |
ENGL 110 | 4 | ENGL 120 | 3 |
COMM 110 | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed | 3 |
Science & Technology Gen Ed | 3 | ||
16 | 15 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SOPHOMORE - EVEN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SOPHOMORE - ODD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 180 | 0 |
MUSC 230 | 3 | MUSC 231 | 3 |
MUSC 232 | 1 | MUSC 233 | 1 |
MUSC 265 | 1 | MUSC 265 | 1 |
MUSC 273 | 2 | MUSC 273 | 2 |
MUSC 385 | 3 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | Social & Behavioral Sciences/Cultural Diversity Gen Ed | 3 |
Social & Behavioral Sciences Gen Ed | 3 | Science & Technology w/ Lab Gen Ed | 4 |
15 | 16 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
JUNIOR - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | JUNIOR - EVEN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 341 | 3 |
MUSC 250 | 2 | MUSC 365 | 1 |
MUSC 340counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 373 | 2 |
MUSC 365 | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 373 | 2 | MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 380 | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 423 | 2 |
MUSC 443 | 3 | MUSC 411 | 3 |
ENGL 323 (or any upper division English course approved by advisor) | 3 | Jazz Studies | 1 |
16 | 15 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SENIOR - EVEN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SENIOR - ODD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 431 | 3 | MUSC 424 | 2 |
MUSC 442 (or MUSC 344 Wind Band Literature or MUSC 346 Survey/Vocal Literature or MUSC 441 Symphonic Literature) | 2 | MUSC 430 | 3 |
MUSC 465 | 1 | MUSC 465 | 1 |
MUSC 473 | 3 | MUSC 473 | 3 |
Science & Technology/Global Perspectives Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 480 | 1 |
Wellness Gen Ed | 2 | Jazz Studies | 1 |
16 | 13 | ||
Total Credits: 122 |
1 | MUSC 189 is only required for first-time, first-year students. A first-time, first-year student is defined as a student who has not yet completed a college course as a college student. Students that are not first-time, first-year students that either transfer into the university or change their major are not required to take MUSC 189. |
* | Music majors may not declare a music minor. |
STUDENTS ENTERING AS A FRESHMAN IN AN EVEN-YEAR FALL
A grade of 'C' or better is required in all MUSC prefix courses.
Freshman | |||
---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
FRESHMAN - EVEN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | MUSC 103counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
MUSC 130 | 3 | MUSC 131 | 3 |
MUSC 132 | 1 | MUSC 133 | 1 |
MUSC 165 | 1 | MUSC 165 | 1 |
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 173 | 1 |
MUSC 1891 | 1 | MUSC 180 | 0 |
ENGL 110 | 4 | ENGL 120 | 3 |
COMM 110 | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed | 3 |
Science & Technology Gen Ed | 3 | ||
16 | 15 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SOPHOMORE - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SOPHOMORE - EVEN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 180 | 0 |
MUSC 230 | 3 | MUSC 231 | 3 |
MUSC 232 | 1 | MUSC 233 | 1 |
MUSC 265 | 1 | MUSC 265 | 1 |
MUSC 273 | 2 | MUSC 273 | 2 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 385 | 3 | MUSC 423 | 2 |
Social & Behavioral Sciences Gen Ed | 3 | Science & Technology w/ Lab Gen Ed | 4 |
15 | 15 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
JUNIOR - EVEN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | JUNIOR - ODD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 341 | 3 |
MUSC 250 | 2 | MUSC 365 | 1 |
MUSC 340counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 373 | 2 |
MUSC 365 | 1 | MUSC 380 | 1 |
MUSC 373 | 2 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Major ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 424 | 2 |
MUSC 431 | 3 | MUSC 430 | 3 |
MUSC 442 (or MUSC 344 Wind Band Literature or MUSC 346 Survey/Vocal Literature or MUSC 441 Symphonic Literature) | 2 | Jazz Studies | 1 |
Jazz Studies | 1 | ||
16 | 15 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SENIOR - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SENIOR - EVEN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 411 | 3 |
MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 443 | 3 | MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 465 | 1 | MUSC 465 | 1 |
MUSC 473 | 3 | MUSC 473 | 3 |
ENGL 323 (or any upper division English course approved by advisor) | 3 | MUSC 480 | 1 |
Wellness Gen Ed | 2 | Social & Behavioral Sciences/Cultural Diversity Gen Ed | 3 |
Science & Technology/Global Perspectives Gen Ed | 3 | ||
17 | 13 | ||
Total Credits: 122 |
1 | MUSC 189 is only required for first-time, first-year students. A first-time, first-year student is defined as a student who has not yet completed a college course as a college student. Students that are not first-time, first-year students that either transfer into the university or change their major are not required to take MUSC 189. |
* | Music majors may not declare a music minor. |
Please note this is a sample plan of study and not an official curriculum. Actual student schedules for each semester will vary depending on start year, education goals, applicable transfer credit, and course availability. Students are encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study.
FOR FRESHMAN ENROLLING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ODD-YEAR FALL
A grade of 'C' or better is required in all MUSC prefix courses.
Freshman | |||
---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
FRESHMAN - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | FRESHMAN - EVEN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 130 | 3 | MUSC 103counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 |
MUSC 132 | 1 | MUSC 131 | 3 |
MUSC 160 (Up to 2 semesters of MUSC 165 with permission) | 1 | MUSC 133 | 1 |
MUSC 167 | 1 | MUSC 161 | 1 |
MUSC 174 | 1 | MUSC 167 | 1 |
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 173 | 1 |
MUSC 1891 | 1 | MUSC 175 | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 180 | 0 |
ENGL 110 | 4 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
COMM 110 | 3 | ENGL 120 | 3 |
Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed | 3 | ||
16 | 18 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SOPHOMORE - EVEN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SOPHOMORE - ODD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 180 | 0 |
MUSC 230 | 3 | MUSC 231 | 3 |
MUSC 232 | 1 | MUSC 233 | 1 |
MUSC 260 | 1 | MUSC 261 | 1 |
MUSC 267 | 1 | MUSC 267 | 1 |
MUSC 273 | 1 | MUSC 273 | 2 |
MUSC 385 | 3 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | Social & Behavioral Sciences/Cultural Diversity Gen Ed | 3 |
Social & Behavioral Sciences Gen Ed | 3 | Science & Technology w/Lab Gen Ed | 4 |
Wellness Gen Ed | 2 | ||
16 | 16 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
JUNIOR - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | JUNIOR - EVEN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 341 | 3 |
MUSC 250 | 2 | MUSC 350 | 2 |
MUSC 340counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 367 | 1 |
MUSC 349 | 2 | MUSC 373 | 2 |
MUSC 367 | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 373 | 2 | MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 380 | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 411need 2 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431 | 3 |
FREN 101 (or German I) | 4 | FREN 102 (or German II) | 4 |
ENGL 323 (or any upper division English course approved by advisor) | 3 | ||
19 | 18 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SENIOR - EVEN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SENIOR - ODD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 346 | 2 |
MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 431need 2 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431 | 3 | MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 442 | 2 | MUSC 430need 2 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431 | (3) |
MUSC 467 | 1 | MUSC 467 | 1 |
MUSC 473 (Students may take THEA 268 Acting the Song I instead of 3 credits of Supplementary Applied Study) | 3 | MUSC 473 | 3 |
GERM 101 (or French I) | 4 | MUSC 480 | 1 |
Science & Technology/Global Perspectives Gen Ed | 3 | GERM 102 (or French II) | 4 |
Science & Technology Gen Ed | 3 | ||
18 | 16 | ||
Total Credits: 137 |
1 | MUSC 189 is only required for first-time, first-year students. A first-time, first-year student is defined as a student who has not yet completed a college course as a college student. Students that are not first-time, first-year students that either transfer into the university or change their major are not required to take MUSC 189. |
* | Music majors may not declare a music minor. |
FOR FRESHMAN ENROLLING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AN EVEN-YEAR FALL
A grade of 'C' or better is required in all MUSC prefix courses.
Freshman | |||
---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
FRESHMAN - EVEN YEAR - FALL SEMSTER | FRESHAMN - ODD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 130 | 3 | MUSC 103 | 3 |
MUSC 132 | 1 | MUSC 131 | 3 |
MUSC 160 | 1 | MUSC 133 | 1 |
MUSC 167 | 1 | MUSC 161 | 1 |
MUSC 174 | 1 | MUSC 167 | 1 |
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 173 | 1 |
MUSC 189 | 1 | MUSC 175 | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 180 | 0 |
ENGL 110 | 4 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
COMM 110 | 3 | ENGL 120 | 3 |
Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed | 3 | ||
16 | 18 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SOPHOMORE - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SOPHOMORE - EVEN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 180 | 0 |
MUSC 230 | 3 | MUSC 231 | 3 |
MUSC 232 | 1 | MUSC 233 | 1 |
MUSC 260 | 1 | MUSC 261 | 1 |
MUSC 267 | 1 | MUSC 267 | 1 |
MUSC 273 | 1 | MUSC 273 | 2 |
MUSC 385 | 3 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | Social & Behavioral/Cultural Diversity Gen Ed | 3 |
Social & Behavioral Gen Ed | 3 | Science & Technology w/ Lab Gen Ed | 4 |
Science & Technology/Global Perspectives Gen Ed | 3 | ||
Wellness Gen Ed | 2 | ||
19 | 16 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
JUNIOR - EVEN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | JUNIOR - ODD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 180 | 0 | MUSC 341 | 3 |
MUSC 250 | 2 | MUSC 346 | 2 |
MUSC 340 | 3 | MUSC 367 | 1 |
MUSC 367 | 1 | MUSC 373 | 2 |
MUSC 373 | 2 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 380 | 1 |
MUSC 431 | 3 | MUSC 430 | 3 |
MUSC 442 | 2 | FREN 102 (or German II) | 4 |
FREN 101 (or German I) | 4 | ||
19 | 18 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SENIOR - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SENIOR - EVEN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
MUSC 349 | 2 | MUSC 350 | 2 |
MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
MUSC 467 | 1 | MUSC 411 | (3) |
MUSC 473 | 3 | MUSC 473 | 3-4 |
ENGL 323 (or any upper division English course approved by advisor) | 3 | MUSC 473 | 3 |
GERM 101 (or French I) | 4 | MUSC 480 | 1 |
Science & Technology Gen Ed | 3 | GERM 102 | 4 |
18 | 15-16 | ||
Total Credits: 139-140 |
1 | MUSC 189 is only required for first-time, first-year students. A first-time, first-year student is defined as a student who has not yet completed a college course as a college student. Students that are not first-time, first-year students that either transfer into the university or change their major are not required to take MUSC 189. |
* | Music majors may not declare a music minor. |