Music
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North Dakota State University offers the most comprehensive degree programs for music majors in the region and provides outstanding musical opportunities for all NDSU students.
The Program
The NDSU Challey School of Music features excellent students, faculty, staff and facilities. The program has been continuously accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1970 and has a strong tradition of excellence in ensembles dating back to 1904. Faculty and staff members are committed to providing outstanding musical opportunities for all NDSU students—whether they aspire to be professional musicians or only wish to take advantage of NDSU’s many musical opportunities.
The Faculty
NDSU music faculty members have international credentials in performance, music education and academic studies. All full time faculty members have doctorates in music; adjunct faculty members and graduate students provide additional instruction to achieve a well-balanced program.
The Degrees
NDSU’s Challey School of Music offers the largest variety of degree programs in the region, from liberal arts degrees with emphases in music to professional music degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.
Undergraduate music majors take courses in music theory, music literature, music history, and conducting; receive private lessons on a selected instrument and/or in voice; and participate in a major ensemble. Other courses are selected within chosen areas of concentration. In all programs, applied instrumental or vocal studies develop musicianship and performance ability. Students are accepted for private lessons depending upon demonstrated musical ability and available staff resources.
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in music are liberal arts degrees with an emphasis in music. In addition to a general education core and the music concentration, students complete either a two-year competency in a foreign language or a complementary minor degree. Students take a minimum of 15 credits in music electives.
The Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) with an option in music education leads to K-12 vocal and instrumental certification for North Dakota public schools, and satisfies basic agreements in the primary area for Minnesota certifications.
The B.Mus. in performance leads to professional performing careers or preparation for graduate school. Students select a concentration in instrumental, vocal or piano studies.
The B.Mus in composition leads to professional careers or preparation for graduate school.
NDSU also offers the Master of Music and the Doctor of Musical Arts degrees.
Further, the School of Music offers a minor in music consisting of 20 credit hours of music classes, including applied study, ensembles, academic studies and electives.
Career Opportunities
Degree programs in music education prepare students for opportunities as elementary, high school or college teachers, while performance degree students usually seek performing or conducting careers. Graduates often choose careers as professional teachers, instrumentalists or vocalists, and conductors. There are also more general opportunities in various music industries.
Music Performance Opportunities
All music ensembles are open to any NDSU student without regard to major and provide course credit (generally one semester hour for each group listed). Ensembles are some of the most rewarding experiences in college, and all students with musical interests are encouraged to participate.
The Gold Star Marching Band plays for all home NDSU football games and marches in special events during fall semester. The group rehearses three days per week and is open to all students.
The Concert Choir meets five days per week, both fall and spring semesters. Open by audition, the group tours regionally or nationally on an annual basis and to European countries every three years.
The NDSU Wind Symphony is NDSU’s large concert ensemble for wind and percussion instruments. Members meet both fall and spring semesters and tour annually. Open by audition.
A smaller ensemble, Madrigal Singers, performs repertoire from the renaissance through contemporary periods. This auditioned group meets three days per week fall and spring semesters and produces the annual Madrigal Dinners in December and tours with the Concert Choir. Members are auditioned from Concert Choir.
The Jazz Ensembles are two jazz big bands, generally of about 20 musicians each. Ensembles meet two times per week fall and spring semesters. Open by audition.
In Opera Theatre, opera scenes are rehearsed and produced each semester. This auditioned group meets three times per week. The School of Music traditionally produces a fully staged opera or musical every year in the spring semester.
A second concert band, University Band is open to all students by audition for section placement. University Band meets three times per week and has two concerts each semester. The University Symphony Orchestra performs 2 concerts each semester.
The University Chamber Singers is an auditioned mixed choir of students from many different majors and disciplines. They perform a wide variety of music and sing in at least two concerts each semester. There is an audition for this ensemble.
Cantemus performs SA literature from all periods and meets two times per week. NDSU Statesmen performs TB literature from all periods and meets two times per week. Both choirs perform at least two concerts each semester. There is no audition for these ensembles.
Chamber ensembles include the percussion ensemble, brass ensemble, brass chamber ensembles, woodwind chamber ensembles (including flute quartets, clarinet ensembles, saxophone quartets and mixed woodwinds), vocal chamber ensembles, piano chamber ensembles and jazz combos.
The Curricula
Music degree programs vary because of the numerous options available. All music degrees, however, feature a general core of music classes that includes applied lessons, ensembles, supportive music courses, academic music studies and electives. Curriculum guides are available online and from the School of Music.
Sample Program Guide
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: A Sample Program Guide provides an unofficial guide of program requirements and should be used by prospective students who are considering attending NDSU in the future. It is NOT an official curriculum and should NOT be used by current NDSU students for official degree planning purposes. Note that the official curriculum used by current NDSU students can vary from the Sample Program Guide due to a variety of factors such as, but not limited to, start year, education goals, transfer credit, and course availability.
To ensure proper program completion, enrolled students should utilize Degree Map and Schedule Planner in Campus Connection and consult regularly with their academic advisor to ensure requirements are being met.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1XX Applied Study | 1 |
| ENGL 110 | 3 | ENGL 120 | 3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed course | 3 |
| Science & Technology Gen Ed course | 3 | Minor requirement course | 3 |
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| 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 340counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 341 | 3 |
| MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Applied Study | 1 |
| MUSC 3XX Applied Study | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
| College Requirement course | 3 | Minor requirement or Language II | 3-4 |
| Minor requirement or Language I | 3-4 | College Requirement course | 3 |
| Upper Division English course | 3 | Music Elective 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: 123-127 | |||
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)
Sample Program Guide
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: A Sample Program Guide provides an unofficial guide of program requirements and should be used by prospective students who are considering attending NDSU in the future. It is NOT an official curriculum and should NOT be used by current NDSU students for official degree planning purposes. Note that the official curriculum used by current NDSU students can vary from the Sample Program Guide due to a variety of factors such as, but not limited to, start year, education goals, transfer credit, and course availability.
To ensure proper program completion, enrolled students should utilize Degree Map and Schedule Planner in Campus Connection and consult regularly with their academic advisor to ensure requirements are being met.
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 189 | 1 | MUSC 173 | 1 |
| MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
| ENGL 110 | 3 | MUSC 1XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | ENGL 120 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SOPHOMORE - EVEN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SOPHOMORE - ODD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| 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 331 | 2 | MUSC 341 | 3 |
| MUSC 340counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 380 | 1 |
| MUSC 344 or 441 | 2 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 1XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 3XX Applied Study | 1 | MUSC 3XX Applied Study | 1 |
| MUSC 351 | 2 | MUSC 373 (1 credit of pedagogy) | 3 |
| MUSC 3731 credit of pedadogy | 3 | Jazz Studies | 1 |
| Jazz Studies | 1 | ENGL 322 (or any upper division English course approved by adviser) | 3 |
| 15 | 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, MUSC 434 | 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: 120 | |||
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 189 | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | ENGL 120 | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | 3 | Science & Technology Gen Ed | 3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SOPHOMORE - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SOPHOMORE - EVEN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| 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 340counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 341 | 3 |
| MUSC 351 | 2 | MUSC 380 | 1 |
| MUSC 3XX Applied Study | 1 | MUSC 3XX Applied Study | 1 |
| MUSC 3731 credit of pedadogy | 3 | MUSC 373 (1 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 431need 2 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431, MUSC 434 | (3) | MUSC 430need 2 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431 | 3 |
| Wellness Gen Ed | 2 | ENGL 322 (or any upper division English course approved by adviser) | 3 |
| 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 or 441 | 2 | MUSC 411need 2 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431, MUSC 434 | 3 |
| MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 4XX Applied Study | 1 |
| MUSC 4XX Applied Study | 1 | MUSC 473 | 3 |
| MUSC 473 | 3 | MUSC 480 | 1 |
| Jazz Studies | 1 | Jazz Studies | 1 |
| Science & Technology/Global Perspectives Gen Ed | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed | 3 |
| 13 | 13 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
Sample Program Guide
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: A Sample Program Guide provides an unofficial guide of program requirements and should be used by prospective students who are considering attending NDSU in the future. It is NOT an official curriculum and should NOT be used by current NDSU students for official degree planning purposes. Note that the official curriculum used by current NDSU students can vary from the Sample Program Guide due to a variety of factors such as, but not limited to, start year, education goals, transfer credit, and course availability.
To ensure proper program completion, enrolled students should utilize Degree Map and Schedule Planner in Campus Connection and consult regularly with their academic advisor to ensure requirements are being met.
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 1891 | 1 | MUSC 173 | 1 |
| ENGL 110 | 3 | ENGL 120 | 3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed | 3 |
| Science & Technology Gen Ed | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SOPHOMORE - EVEN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SOPHOMORE - ODD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| 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 340counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 341 | 3 |
| MUSC 351 or 352 | 2 | MUSC 365 | 1 |
| MUSC 365 | 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 443 | 3 | MUSC 423 | 3 |
| ENGL 322 (or any upper division English course approved by adviser) | 3 | MUSC 411need 3 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431, MUSC 434 | 3 |
| MUSC 321need 3 credits from MUSC 166, MUSC 319, MUSC 321 or MUSC 494 | 1 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| 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 319need 3 credits from MUSC 166, MUSC 319, MUSC 321 or MUSC 494 | 1 | MUSC 423 | 3 |
| MUSC 431need 3 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431, MUSC 434 | 3 | MUSC 430need 3 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431, MUSC 434 | 3 |
| MUSC 442 (or MUSC 344 Wind Band Literature or MUSC 346 Survey/Vocal Literature or MUSC 441 Symphonic Literature) | 2 | MUSC 465 | 1 |
| MUSC 465 | 1 | MUSC 473 | 3 |
| MUSC 473 | 3 | MUSC 480 | 1 |
| Science & Technology/Global Perspectives Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 166need 3 credits from MUSC 166, MUSC 319, MUSC 321 or MUSC 494 | 1 |
| Wellness Gen Ed | 2 | ||
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits: 124 | |||
| 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 1891 | 1 | MUSC 173 | 1 |
| ENGL 110 | 3 | ENGL 120 | 3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed | 3 |
| Science & Technology Gen Ed | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SOPHOMORE - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SOPHOMORE - EVEN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| 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 | 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 340counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 341 | 3 |
| MUSC 351 or 352 | 2 | MUSC 365 | 1 |
| MUSC 365 | 1 | MUSC 373 | 2 |
| MUSC 373 | 2 | MUSC 380 | 1 |
| MUSC 3XX Major ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 431need 3 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431, MUSC 434 | 3 | MUSC 423 | 3 |
| MUSC 442 (or MUSC 344 Wind Band Literature or MUSC 346 Survey/Vocal Literature or MUSC 441 Symphonic Literature) | 2 | MUSC 430need 3 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431, MUSC 434 | 3 |
| MUSC 321need 3 credits from MUSC 166, MUSC 319, MUSC 321 or MUSC 494 | 1 | MUSC 319need 3 credits from MUSC 166, MUSC 319, MUSC 321 or MUSC 494 | 1 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SENIOR - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SENIOR - EVEN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 411need 3 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431, MUSC 434 | 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 |
| Wellness Gen Ed | 2 | MUSC 480 | 1 |
| ENGL 322 (or any upper division English course approved by adviser) | 3 | Social & Behavioral Sciences/Cultural Diversity Gen Ed | 3 |
| Science & Technology/Global Perspectives Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 166need 3 credits from MUSC 166, MUSC 319, MUSC 321 or MUSC 494 | 1 |
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits: 124 | |||
| 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. |
Sample Program Guide
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: A Sample Program Guide provides an unofficial guide of program requirements and should be used by prospective students who are considering attending NDSU in the future. It is NOT an official curriculum and should NOT be used by current NDSU students for official degree planning purposes. Note that the official curriculum used by current NDSU students can vary from the Sample Program Guide due to a variety of factors such as, but not limited to, start year, education goals, transfer credit, and course availability.
To ensure proper program completion, enrolled students should utilize Degree Map and Schedule Planner in Campus Connection and consult regularly with their academic advisor to ensure requirements are being met.
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 1891 | 1 | MUSC 173 | 1 |
| MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 175 | 1 |
| ENGL 110 | 3 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | ENGL 120 | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed | 3 | ||
| 15 | 18 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SOPHOMORE - EVEN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SOPHOMORE - ODD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| 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 340counts as a Humanities and Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 341 | 3 |
| MUSC 349 | 2 | 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 |
| FREN 101 (or German I) | 4 | MUSC 411need 2 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431, MUSC 434 | 3 |
| ENGL 322 (or any upper division English course approved by adviser) | 3 | FREN 102 (or German II) | 4 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| 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, MUSC 434 | 3 | MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 442 | 2 | MUSC 467 | 1 |
| MUSC 467 | 1 | MUSC 473 | 3 |
| MUSC 473 (Students may take THEA 268 Acting the Song I instead of 3 credits of Supplementary Applied Study) | 3 | MUSC 480 | 1 |
| GERM 101 (or French I) | 4 | GERM 102 (or French II) | 4 |
| Science & Technology/Global Perspectives Gen Ed | 3 | Science & Technology Gen Ed | 3 |
| 18 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits: 132 | |||
| 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 189 | 1 | MUSC 173 | 1 |
| MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 175 | 1 |
| ENGL 110 | 3 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | ENGL 120 | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed | 3 | ||
| 15 | 18 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SOPHOMORE - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SOPHOMORE - EVEN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| 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 340 | 3 | MUSC 341 | 3 |
| MUSC 367 | 1 | MUSC 346 | 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 431need 2 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431, MUSC 434 | 3 | MUSC 3XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 442 | 2 | MUSC 380 | 1 |
| FREN 101 (or German I) | 4 | FREN 102 (or German II) | 4 |
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SENIOR - ODD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | SENIOR - EVEN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| MUSC 349 | 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 430need 2 courses of Advanced Theory from MUSC 411, MUSC 430, MUSC 431, MUSC 434 | 3 | MUSC 473 | 3 |
| MUSC 467 | 1 | MUSC 480 | 1 |
| MUSC 473 | 3 | GERM 102 | 4 |
| GERM 101 (or French I) | 4 | ENGL 322 (or any upper division English course approved by adviser) | 3 |
| Science & Technology Gen Ed | 3 | ||
| 18 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits: 132 | |||
| 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 freshmen in an odd year fall
A grade of 'C' or better is required in all MUSC prefix courses.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSC 189 | 1 | MUSC 103 | 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 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 166 | 1 |
| ENGL 110 | 3 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Gen Ed | 3 | Science & Tech w/ lab Gen Ed | 4 |
| ENGL 120 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 18 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| 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 266 | 1 | MUSC 266 | 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 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | Social & Behavioral Science/Cult Diversity Gen Ed | 3 |
| Music Composition Elective | 3 | Science & Tech Gen Ed | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSC 340 | 3 | MUSC 341 | 3 |
| MUSC 1XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 1XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 3XX Applied Study | 1 | MUSC 3XX Applied Study | 1 |
| MUSC 366 | 1 | MUSC 366 | 1 |
| MUSC 373 | 1 | MUSC 373 | 1 |
| MUSC 351 or 352 | 2 | MUSC 385 | 3 |
| Music Composition Elective | 3 | MUSC 351 or 352 | 2 |
| Elective | 2 | ENGL 323 | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSC 331 | 2 | MUSC 494 (Capstone) | 1 |
| MUSC 411 | 3 | MUSC 430 | 3 |
| MUSC 466 | 1 | MUSC 466 | 1 |
| MUSC 473 | 1 | MUSC 473 | 1 |
| Science & Tech/Global Perspectives Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 480 | 1 |
| Wellness Gen ED | 2 | Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 12 | 13 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
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 |
| MUSC 189 | 1 | MUSC 103 | 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 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 166 | 1 |
| ENGL 110 | 3 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Gen Ed | 3 | Science & Tech w/ lab Gen Ed | 4 |
| ENGL 120 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 18 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| 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 266 | 1 | MUSC 266 | 1 |
| MUSC 273 | 1 | MUSC 273 | 1 |
| MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 341 | 3 |
| MUSC 1XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 340 | 3 | MUSC 1XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | Social & Behavioral Sci/Cult Diversity Gen Ed | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSC 1XX Minor Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 385 | 3 |
| MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 | MUSC 3XX Applied Study | 1 |
| MUSC 3XX Applied Study | 1 | MUSC 373 | 1 |
| MUSC 366 | 1 | MUSC 366 | 1 |
| MUSC 373 | 1 | MUSC 3XX Major Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 331 | 2 | MUSC 1XX Minor Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 351 or 352 | 2 | MUSC 430 | 3 |
| Science & Tech Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 351 or 352 | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | ENGL 323 | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSC 466 | 1 | MUSC 466 | 1 |
| MUSC 473 | 1 | MUSC 473 | 1 |
| MUSC 411 | 3 | MUSC 480 | 1 |
| Science & Tech/Global Perspectives Gen Ed | 3 | MUSC 494 (Capstone) | 1 |
| Wellness Gen ED | 2 | Music Composition Elective | 3 |
| Music Composition Elective | 2 | Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 12 | 13 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||