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Apr 28, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
Music, BA
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The University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee approved a change to this program after the publication of the Catalog. Please refer to the Catalog Addendum for more information.
Students completing the Bachelor of Arts with a major in music will have developed a strong understanding of music history, literature and theory. Musicianship skills will have been developed to a level commensurate with a liberal arts degree. The curriculum serves as a basis for advanced degrees in non-performance areas of music.
Degree requirements
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with a major in music should consult their advisor about core requirements.
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Hours required and general/college requirements
A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the University Core Curriculum in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Music requirements.
Major requirements
52 hours of music including:
Music communication and literature
3 hours from the following courses:
Music history and ethnomusicology, 9 hours
Plus 3 hours from
Take 3 hours from the following list:
Music electives, 9 hours advanced
3000 or 4000-level guided electives in music.
Other course requirements
Foreign language requirement
Minimum of 12 hours in the same language, including 6 advanced hours. General studies electives, 15 hours (advanced)
15 advanced credit hours of courses must be from courses outside the College of Music (3000 level or higher).
Supplemental information
- Completion of the University Core Curriculum (42 hours). See University Core Curriculum requirements . Some courses required on degree plans may be used to fulfill requirements under Communication, Mathematics, Life and Physical Sciences, American History, Government/Political Science, Creative Arts, Language, Philosophy and Culture, Social and Behavioral Sciences and Core Option (Component Area Option) Courses.
- Proficiency examinations:
- Piano Proficiency Examination.
- Successful completion of the Upper Division Examination in applied lessons (MUAC and MUAM).
Four-year degree plan (example)
The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
| Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
| American History core |
3 hours |
American History core |
3 hours |
| Required Senior Music Course |
3 hours |
Advanced Language for BA |
3 hours |
| Advanced Language for BA |
3 hours |
Elective |
3 hours |
| Music Elective - advanced |
3 hours |
Elective - advanced |
3 hours |
| Elective - advanced |
3 hours |
Elective - advanced |
3 hours |
| Total |
15 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
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