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Degree Checklists
Minor Code: MUSIC_MNUN
21 Credits are required
The Minor in Music, which is administered by the College of Music, will provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of music.
This minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelors degree programs at Michigan State University other than the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music and the Bachelor of Music Degree in Composition, the Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies, the Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education, the Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Performance, and the Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Therapy. With the approval of the department and college that administer the students degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelors degree. At least 12 unique credits counted towards the requirements for a students minor must not be used to fulfill the requirements for that students major.
Admission
The minor in music requires an audition. Admission is competitive. Students who plan to complete the requirements of the minor should consult the undergraduate advisor in the College of Music.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN MUSIC
Complete all of the following courses (21 credits):
1. All of the following courses (11 credits):
MUS 182 Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 183 Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 187 Skills in Music Theory 3 cr.
MUS 188 Introduction to Music Theory I 3 cr.
MUS 214 History of Western Music to 1750 3 cr.
2. Two credits selected from the following private lesson courses (2 credits):
MUS 150J Piano: Jazz 1 cr.
MUS 150M Piano for Piano Minors 1 cr.
MUS 151N Voice for Non-Music Majors 1 cr.
MUS 152J Stringed Instruments: Jazz 1 cr.
MUS 152N Strings for Non-Music Majors 1 cr.
MUS 153J Woodwind Instruments: Jazz 1 cr.
MUS 153N Woodwinds for Non-Music Majors 1 cr.
MUS 154J Brass Instruments: Jazz 1 cr.
MUS 154N Brass for Non-Music Majors 1 cr.
MUS 155J Percussion Instruments: Jazz 1 cr.
MUS 155N Percussion for Non-Music Majors 1 cr.
3. One of the following courses (2 credits):
MUS 409 American Music 2 cr.
MUS 410 Jazz History 2 cr.
MUS 419 Baroque Music 2 cr.
MUS 420 Music of the 18th Century 2 cr.
MUS 421 Music of the 19th Century 2 cr.
MUS 422 Music of the 20th Century 2 cr.
MUS 423 History of Opera 2 cr.
MUS 424 Music, Sexuality, and Gender 2 cr.
MUS 425 Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora 2 cr.
MUS 426 Music of Africa 2 cr.
MUS 427 Early Music 2 cr.
MUS 429 Music of East Asia 2 cr.
MUS 430 Music of the Caribbean 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music (Sec: Music and Religion in World Cultures) 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music (Sec: Indigenous Music and Globalization) 2 cr.
4. Music activity requirement (2 semesters- 1 cr. each) 2 cr.
All students enrolled in the Music Minor degree program are required to participate in a major ensemble as designated by the College of Music. Music minors must perform an audition for placement into an ensemble in order to receive ensemble credit toward their degree.
4. Complete an additional 4 credits from a combination of private lessons, 4 cr. major ensemble courses, or electives chosen from any undergraduate music major course in the College of Music, subject to prerequisites.
Minor Code: JAZZS_MNUN
15 Credits are required
This minor is designed to prepare students for challenges encountered in the processes of teaching jazz musicianship. Through analysis of their own learning and study of several role models and mentors, students employ techniques that impart and sustain basic principles that are necessary for the development of jazz study. This minor will concentrate on the refinement of skills used in private instruction, rehearsal techniques for small jazz ensembles, and the development of structured techniques for use in classroom instruction. Students will apply their skills using colleagues and combos from the Michigan State University jazz program as subjects.
A jazz studies minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program in Music Education and the Bachelor of Music degree program in Music Performance.
With the approval of the department and college that administers the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelors degree. At least 12 unique credits counted towards the requirements for a student’s minor must not be used to fulfill the requirements for that student’s major.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JAZZ STUDIES MINOR
1. All of the following courses (13 credits):
MUS 130 Jazz Band 1 cr.
MUS 131 Jazz Combo 2 cr.
MUS 185 Jazz Styles and Analysis I 2 cr.
MUS 230 Beginning Jazz Improvisation I 2 cr.
MUS 410 Jazz History 2 cr.
MUS 438 Jazz Pedagogy I 2 cr.
MUS 439 Jazz Pedagogy II 2 cr.
2. Complete two credits from the following courses (2 credits):
MUS 150J Piano: Jazz 1 cr.
MUS 151J Voice: Jazz 1 cr.
MUS 152J Stringed Instruments: Jazz 1 cr.
MUS 153J Woodwind Instruments: Jazz 1 cr.
MUS 154J Brass Instruments: Jazz 1 cr.
MUS 155J Percussion Instruments: Jazz 1 cr.
A Minor in Piano Pedagogy is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program with a major in music performance and with piano as their performance area. This minor is designed to train students in the fundamentals of piano teaching and performance. An audition is required for admission. Private lessons are based on the availability of teaching capacity.
All of the following courses (15 credits):
MUS 177 Introduction to Music Education 2 cr.
MUS 346 Keyboard Methods and Literature I 2 cr.
MUS 347 Keyboard Methods and Literature II 2 cr.
MUS 448 Advanced Keyboard Methods and Literature I 2 cr.
MUS 449 Advanced Keyboard Methods and Literature II 2 cr.
MUS 465 Music in Early Childhood 2 cr.
MUS 467 Teaching General Music in the Elementary School 3 cr.
*Satisfies two requirements- Tier 2 Writing requirement and Core Music curriculum requirement.
Primary Major Code: MUSIC_BA1
Additional Major Code: MUSIC_ADDU
2nd Degree Code: MUSIC_BA2
120 Credits, are required, including general electives
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
24 credits in Integrative Studies
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities
a. one IAH course numbered below 211 (4 credits)
b. one IAH course numbered 211 or higher (4 credits)
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
a. one 200-level ISS course (4 credits)
b. one 300-level ISS course (4 credits)
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Natural Science
a. one ISB course (3 credits)
b. one ISP course (3 credits)
c. one lab course taken concurrently with the ISB or ISP course (2 credits)
University Diversity Requirement
A total 2 courses from the following categories:
At least 1 course from National IAH or ISS courses emphasizing national diversity indicated by an “N” after the course name
At least 1 course from International IAH or ISS courses emphasizing international and multicultural diversity indicated by an “I” after the course name
At least 1 course from both national diversity and international and multicultural diversity (indicated by a “D” after the course name)
University Math Requirement
Fulfilled by the MSU proctored placement test indicating eligibility for MTH 132
Or
Fulfilled by completion of MTH 114 or 116
Or
Fulfilled by completion of two of the following courses: 101, 102 or 103
Or
Fulfilled by completion of the following 2 courses:
at least one course from MTH 101, 102, 103
at least one course from MTH, 114,124,132,152H;STT200 or 201 or appropriate LBS course
University Writing Requirement
a. 4-credit Tier I writing course from the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures
b. The Tier II writing requirement must be satisfied by completing MUS 485
COLLEGE OF MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
a. At least 30 credits in courses at the 300 level and above.
b. Students must complete two cognates of 12 credits each. Both the cognates and the related courses must be approved by the College of Music. At least one of the cognates must be in a field outside theCollege of Music. One 300- or 400 level course of at least 3 credits must be included in one of the cognates.
c. Second-year competency in a foreign language. This requirement may be satisfied by placing into a
300-level foreign language course based on a MSU placement test.
d. Upper Division and Capstone Experience. To complete the B.A. in Music, students must pass an Upper Division screening, which will normally take place at the end of the student’s second year. As part of this process, students must declare an area of emphasis that will culminate in a final Capstone experience. Students may elect to pursue Recital or a Non-Recital emphasis for their Capstone:
For students who elect to pursue a Recital emphasis, the second year barrier jury will serve as the Upper Division screening. The student will convene a faculty committee consisting of their major applied professor (who will serve as the committee chair and primary mentor), a second member of the student’s performance area faculty, and a third member of the College of Music faculty; this committee will guide the student through the completion of the Upper Division of the program. The student will perform a public recital as their Capstone experience; the recital must be approved by the student’s faculty committee.
For students who elect to pursue a Non-Recital emphasis, the student must successfully pass an Upper Division screening. This screening will be conducted by a committee consisting of three members of the College of Music faculty; one member of this committee will serve as the student’s primary mentor and committee chair. Upon successful completion of the Upper Division screening, this committee will guide the student through the Upper Division of the program and the completion of the Capstone. Non-recital Capstone experiences may take the form of research papers, internships, public and community engagement activities, or other projects of sufficient scope; the nature of the Capstone will be determined by the student in consultation with the faculty committee, who will have final approval of all projects.
In certain cases, students may substitute one committee member from the College of Music faculty with a faculty member from outside the College whose expertise and knowledge are related to the student’s course of study or Capstone; such individuals may not serve as the committee chair. Substitutions must be approved by the mentor/committee chair and the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies.
e. All of the following core courses (24 credits):
MUS 101 Practical Foundations for Success in Music 1 cr.
MUS 182 Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 183 Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 187 Skills in Music Theory 3 cr.
MUS 188 Introduction to Music Theory I 3 cr.
MUS 214 Introduction to Music Studies 3 cr.
MUS 285 Introduction to Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUS 282 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 283 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 285 Introduction to Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUS 485 Topics in Music Theory (2 semesters, 2 crs. each) (W)* 4 cr.
f. Three of the following musicology courses (6 credits):
MUS 409 American Music 2 cr.
MUS 410 Jazz History 2 cr.
MUS 419 Baroque Music 2 cr.
MUS 420 Music of the 18th Century 2 cr.
MUS 421 Music of the 19th Century 2 cr.
MUS 422 Music of the 20th Century 2 cr.
MUS 423 History of Opera 2 cr.
MUS 424 Music, Sexuality, and Gender 2 cr.
MUS 425 Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora 2 cr.
MUS 426 Music of Africa 2 cr.
MUS 427 Early Music 2 cr.
MUS 429 Music of East Asia 2 cr.
MUS 430 Music of the Caribbean 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music (Sec: Music and Religion in World Cultures) 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music (Sec: Indigenous Music and Globalization 2 cr.
g. Music activity requirement (four semesters- 1 cr. each) 4 cr.
h. Music proficiency requirement (8-10 credits):
MUS 1xx Instrumental Applied Music Proficiency 4 cr.
MUS 3xx Instrumental Applied Music Proficiency 4 cr.
Additional for Voice Applied only (2 credits)
MUS 143 English Diction 1 cr.
MUS 144 Italian Diction 1 cr.
No more than 4 credits in the 100-level private instruction course may be counted toward the
requirements for the degree.
i. No more than 54 credits in music
*Satisfies two requirements- Tier 2 Writing requirement and Core Music curriculum requirement
Primary Major Code: COMP_BMUS1
Additional Major Code: COMP_ADDU
2nd Degree Code: COMP_BMUS2
120 Credits are required, including general electives
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
24 credits in Integrative Studies
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities
a. one IAH course numbered below 211 (4 credits)
b. one IAH course numbered 211 or higher (4 credits)
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
a. one 200-level ISS course (4 credits)
b. one 300-level ISS course (4 credits)
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Natural Science
a. one ISB course (3 credits)
b. one ISP course (3 credits)
c. one lab course taken concurrently with the ISB or ISP course (2 credits)
University Diversity Requirement
A total 2 courses from the following categories:
At least 1 course from National IAH or ISS courses emphasizing national diversity indicated by an “N” after the course name
At least 1 course from International IAH or ISS courses emphasizing international and multicultural diversity indicated by an “I” after the course name
At least 1 course from both national diversity and international and multicultural diversity (indicated by a “D” after the course name)
University Math Requirement
Fulfilled by the MSU proctored placement test indicating eligibility for MTH 132
Or
Fulfilled by completion of MTH 114 or 116
Or
Fulfilled by completion of two of the following courses: 101, 102 or 103
Or
Fulfilled by completion of the following 2 courses:
at least one course from MTH 101, 102, 103
at least one course from MTH, 114,124,132,152H;STT200 or 201 or appropriate LBS course
University Writing Requirement
a. 4-credit Tier I writing course from the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures
b. The Tier II writing requirement must be satisfied by completing MUS 485
COLLEGE OF MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
a. 30 credits at the 300-400 level
b. Capstone Experience
Preparation and direction of a half-hour recital of original compositions during the senior year. The recital should consist of compositions for several performing media, including at least one electroacoustic or fixed media work and at least one acoustic chamber work written for a minimum of four instruments. The student must demonstrate a command of compositional technique to the satisfaction of the appropriate faculty.
c. All of the following core courses (24 credits):
MUS 101 Practical Foundations for Success in Music 1 cr.
MUS 182 Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 183 Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 187 Skills in Music Theory 3 cr.
MUS 188 Introduction to Music Theory I 3 cr.
MUS 214 Introduction to Music Studies 3 cr.
MUS 285 Introduction to Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUS 282 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 283 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 285 Introduction to Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUS 485 Topics in Music Theory (2 semesters, 2 crs. each) (W)* 4 cr.
d. Two of the following ethnomusicology courses (4 credits):
MUS 409 American Music 2 cr.
MUS 410 Jazz History 2 cr.
MUS 419 Baroque Music 2 cr.
MUS 420 Music of the 18th Century 2 cr.
MUS 421 Music of the 19th Century 2 cr.
MUS 422 Music of the 20th Century 2 cr.
MUS 423 History of Opera 2 cr.
MUS 424 Music, Sexuality, and Gender 2 cr.
MUS 425 Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora 2 cr.
MUS 426 Music of Africa 2 cr.
MUS 427 Early Music 2 cr.
MUS 429 Music of East Asia 2 cr.
MUS 430 Music of the Caribbean 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music (Sec: Music and Religion in World Cultures) 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music (Sec: Indigenous Music and Globalization 2 cr.
e. Music activity requirement (each semester in attendance- 1 cr. each) 8 cr.
No more than 8 credits that are related to the major ensemble requirement may be counted toward the requirements for the degree.
f. Piano Proficiency:
MUS 150M (may be waived by examination) 2 cr.
Students must pass a piano proficiency exam given by the appropriate faculty.
Any credits of MUS 150M over 2 will not count towards the degree.
g. Private Lessons (8-10 credits):
Piano, Strings, Winds, Percussion
MUS 1xx Lessons (four semesters- 1 cr. each) 4 cr.
MUS 3xx Lessons (two semesters- 2 cr. each) 4 cr.
Voice
MUS 151 Voice Lessons (four semesters- 1 cr. each) 4 cr.
MUS 351 Voice Lessons (two semesters- 2 cr. each) 4 cr.
MUS 143 English Diction for Singers 1 cr.
MUS 144 Italian Diction for Singers 1 cr.
h. All of the following courses (28 credits):
MUS 284 Composition Workshop 2 cr.
MUS 286 Applied Music Composition I 6 cr.
MUS 287 Introduction to Electronic and Computer Music 2 cr.
MUS 337 Conducting for Performers 1 cr.
MUS 387 Real Time Performance 3 cr.
MUS 484 Instrumentation and Basic Orchestra 2 cr.
MUS 485 Topics in Music Theory (not used to satisfy another req) 2 cr.
MUS 486 Applied Music Composition II 8 cr.
MUS 869 Counterpoint 2 cr.
i. Two of the following courses (4 credits):
MUS 441 Advanced Fixed Media Composition 2 cr.
MUS 442 Advanced Techniques in Real Time Performance 2 cr.
MUS 487 Music Preparation and Presentation 2 cr.
MUS 877 Scoring for Orchestra and Band 2 cr.
j. One of the following musicology courses (not used to satisfy another req) (2 credits):
MUS 410 Jazz History 2 cr.
MUS 422 20th Century European and American Music Literature 2 cr.
MUS 424 Music, Sexuality and Gender 2 cr.
*Satisfies two requirements- Tier 2 Writing requirement and Core Music curriculum requirement
Primary Major Code: JAZZ_BMUS1
Additional Major Code: JAZZS_ADDU
2nd Degree Code: JAZZ_BMUS2
120 Credits are required, including general electives
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
24 credits in Integrative Studies
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities
a. one IAH course numbered below 211 (4 credits)
b. one IAH course numbered 211 or higher (4 credits)
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
a. one 200-level ISS course (4 credits)
b. one 300-level ISS course (4 credits)
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Natural Science
a. one ISB course (3 credits)
b. one ISP course (3 credits)
c. one lab course taken concurrently with the ISB or ISP course (2 credits)
University Diversity Requirement
A total 2 courses from the following categories:
At least 1 course from National IAH or ISS courses emphasizing national diversity indicated by an “N” after the course name
At least 1 course from International IAH or ISS courses emphasizing international and multicultural diversity indicated by an “I” after the course name
At least 1 course from both national diversity and international and multicultural diversity (indicated by a “D” after the course name)
University Math Requirement
Fulfilled by the MSU proctored placement test indicating eligibility for MTH 132
Or
Fulfilled by completion of MTH 114 or 116
Or
Fulfilled by completion of two of the following courses: 101, 102 or 103
Or
Fulfilled by completion of the following 2 courses:
at least one course from MTH 101, 102, 103
at least one course from MTH, 114,124,132,152H; STT200 or 201 or appropriate LBS course
University Writing Requirement
a. 4-credit Tier I writing course from the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures
b. The Tier II writing requirement must be satisfied by completing MUS 485
COLLEGE OF MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
a. 30 credits at the 300-400 level
b. Capstone Experience – Senior Recital that satisfies the appropriate faculty
c. All of the following core courses (24 credits):
MUS 101 Practical Foundations for Success in Music 1 cr.
MUS 182 Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 183 Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 187 Skills in Music Theory 3 cr.
MUS 188 Introduction to Music Theory I 3 cr.
MUS 214 Introduction to Music Studies 3 cr.
MUS 285 Introduction to Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUS 282 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 283 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 285 Introduction to Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUS 485 Topics in Music Theory (2 semesters, 2 crs. each) (W)* 4 cr.
Two of the following ethnomusicology courses (4 credits):
MUS 409 American Music 2 cr.
MUS 410 Jazz History 2 cr.
MUS 419 Baroque Music 2 cr.
MUS 420 Music of the 18th Century 2 cr.
MUS 421 Music of the 19th Century 2 cr.
MUS 422 Music of the 20th Century 2 cr.
MUS 423 History of Opera 2 cr.
MUS 424 Music, Sexuality, and Gender 2 cr.
MUS 425 Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora 2 cr.
MUS 426 Music of Africa 2 cr.
MUS 427 Early Music 2 cr.
MUS 429 Music of East Asia 2 cr.
MUS 430 Music of the Caribbean 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music (Sec: Music and Religion in World Cultures) 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music (Sec: Indigenous Music and Globalization) 2 cr.
d. Music activity requirement (MUS 130 each semester in attendance- 1 cr. each): 8 cr.
e. Private Lessons (16 credits):
MUS 1xxJ Lessons (four semesters- 2 cr. each) 8 cr.
MUS 3xxJ Lessons (four semesters- 2 cr. each) 8 cr.
f. All of the following courses (28 credits):
MUS 131 Jazz Combo (two- 1 cr. each) 2 cr.
MUS 185 Jazz Styles and Analysis I 2 cr.
MUS 186 Jazz Styles and Analysis II 2 cr.
MUS 301 Advanced Jazz Musicianship I 3 cr.
MUS 302 Advanced Jazz Musicianship II 3 cr.
MUS 303 Advanced Jazz Musicianship III 3 cr.
MUS 304 Advanced Jazz Musicianship IV 3 cr.
MUS 400 Jazz Arranging and Composition I 2 cr.
MUS 401 Jazz Arranging and Composition II 2 cr.
MUS 410 Jazz History 2 cr.
MUS 438 Jazz Pedagogy I 2 cr.
MUS 439 Jazz Pedagogy II 2 cr.
g. Jazz Electives (6 credits from the following courses):
MUS xxx 2nd Instrument (max. of 2 cr. can be applied to degree) 1 cr.
MUS 131 Jazz Combo (max. of 4 cr. can be applied to degree) 1 cr.
MUS 230 Beginning Jazz Improvisation I 2 cr.
MUS 231 Beginning Jazz Improvisation II 2 cr.
MUS 496 Your Music Business 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music (entrepreneurship topic) 2 cr.
*Satisfies two requirements- Tier 2 Writing requirement and Core Music curriculum requirement
POLICY OF COMBINING JAZZ AND CLASSICAL APPLIED STUDIO
The policy regarding any combining of jazz and classical applied lessons is that this matter should be handled individually by the principal teachers involved e.g. the jazz bass professor and the classical bass professor in the case of a bass player. This policy will serve to assure that sufficient attention is given to the acquisition of the necessary repertoire and skills, especially in the primary area. If a student wishes to cross over from classical to jazz, or vice versa, it will be done through audition prior to the final decision.
Primary Major Code: MUED_BMUS1
Additional Major Code: MUSED_ADDU
2nd Degree Code: MUED_BMUS1
128-140 Credits, including general electives are required for piano as the performance area
130-142 Credits, including general electives are required for string instruments, wind instruments, percussion, or voice as the performance area
136-146 Credits, including general electives are required for jazz as the performance area
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
24 credits in Integrative Studies
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities
a. one IAH course numbered below 211 (4 credits)
b. one IAH course numbered 211 or higher (4 credits)
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
a. one 200-level ISS course (4 credits)
b. one 300-level ISS course (4 credits)
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Natural Science
a. one ISB course (3 credits)
b. one ISP course (3 credits)
c. one lab course taken concurrently with the ISB or ISP course (2 credits)
University Diversity Requirement
A total 2 courses from the following categories:
At least 1 course from National IAH or ISS courses emphasizing national diversity indicated by an “N” after the course name
At least 1 course from International IAH or ISS courses emphasizing international and multicultural diversity indicated by an “I” after the course name
At least 1 course from both national diversity and international and multicultural diversity (indicated by a “D” after the course name)
University Math Requirement
Fulfilled by the MSU proctored placement test indicating eligibility for MTH 132
Or
Fulfilled by completion of MTH 114 or 116
Or
Fulfilled by completion of two of the following courses: 101, 102 or 103
Or
Fulfilled by completion of the following 2 courses:
at least one course from MTH 101, 102, 103
at least one course from MTH, 114,124,132,152H; STT200 or 201 or appropriate LBS course
University Writing Requirement
a. 4-credit Tier I writing course from the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures
b. The Tier II writing requirement must be satisfied by completing MUS 485
COLLEGE OF MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
a. 30 credits at the 300-400 level
b. Capstone Experience (MUS 495)
c. All of the following core courses (23 credits):
MUS 182 Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 183 Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 187 Skills in Music Theory 3 cr.
MUS 188 Introduction to Music Theory I 3 cr.
MUS 214 Introduction to Music Studies 3 cr.
MUS 285 Introduction to Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUS 282 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 283 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 285 Introduction to Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUS 485 Topics in Music Theory (2 semesters, 2 crs. each) (W)* 4 cr.
Two of the following Musicology courses (4 credits):
MUS 409 American Music 2 cr.
MUS 410 Jazz History 2 cr.
MUS 419 Baroque Music 2 cr.
MUS 420 Music of the 18th Century 2 cr.
MUS 421 Music of the 19th Century 2 cr.
MUS 422 Music of the 20th Century 2 cr.
MUS 423 History of Opera 2 cr.
MUS 424 Music, Sexuality, and Gender 2 cr.
MUS 425 Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora 2 cr.
MUS 426 Music of Africa 2 cr.
MUS 427 Early Music 2 cr.
MUS 429 Music of East Asia 2 cr.
MUS 430 Music of the Caribbean 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music (Sec: Music and Religion in World Cultures) 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music (Sec: Indigenous Music and Globalization) 2 cr.
d. Music activity requirement (each semester in attendance- 1 cr. each) 8 cr.
e. Complete the requirements for one of the following performance areas (16-18 credits):
(1) Piano (16 credits)
MUS 150A Piano (four semesters- 2 cr. each) 8 cr.
MUS 350A Piano (four semesters- 2 cr. each) 8 cr.
(2) Strings, Winds and Percussion (18 credits)
MUS 1xx Strings, Winds and Percussion (four semesters- 2 cr. each) 8 cr.
MUS 3xx Strings, Winds and Percussion (four semesters- 2 cr. each) 8 cr.
MUS 141 Class Instruction in Piano I 1 cr.
MUS 142 Class Instruction in Piano II 1 cr.
(MUS 141 and 142 may be waived by examination)
(3) Voice (18 credits)
MUS 151 Voice (four semesters- 2 cr. each) 8 cr.
MUS 351 Voice (two semesters- 1 cr. each and two semesters- 2 cr. each) 6 cr.
MUS 141 Class Instruction in Piano I 1 cr.
MUS 142 Class Instruction in Piano II 1 cr.
(MUS 141 and 142 may be waived by examination)
MUS 248 German Diction for Singers 1 cr.
MUS 249 French Diction Singers 1 cr.
(4) Jazz (20-22 credits)
MUS 1xxJ Lessons (four semesters- 2 cr. each) 8 cr.
MUS 3xxJ Lessons (four semesters- 2 cr. each) 8 cr.
One of the following two semester sequences (4 or 6 credits)
MUS 230 Beginning Jazz Improvisation I 2 cr.
MUS 231 Beginning Jazz Improvisation II 2 cr.
Or
MUS 301 Advanced Jazz Musicianship I 3 cr.
MUS 302 Advanced Jazz Musicianship II 3 cr.
f. Two of the following creative musicianship courses (4 or 5 credits):
MUS 112 Chamber Music (two semesters- 1 cr. each) 2 cr.
MUS 131 Jazz Combo (two semesters – 1 cr. each) 2 cr.
MUS 150J Piano: Jazz (two semesters – 1 cr. each) 2 cr.
MUS 151J Voice: Jazz (two semesters- 1 cr. Each) 2 cr.
MUS 152J Stringed Instruments: Jazz (two semesters- 1 cr. each) 2 cr.
MUS 153J Woodwind Instruments: Jazz (two semesters- 1 cr. each) 2 cr.
MUS 154J Brass Instruments: Jazz (two semesters – 1 cr. each) 2 cr.
MUS 155J Percussion Instruments: Jazz (two semesters – 1 cr. each) 2 cr.
MUS 210 Song Writing 2 cr.
MUS 230 Beginning Jazz Improvisation I 2 cr.
MUS 231 Beginning Jazz Improvisation II 2 cr.
MUS 441 Introduction to Computer Music 3 cr.
MUS 483 Composition 2 cr.
MUS 484 Instrumentation and Basic Orchestration 2 cr.
g. All of the following courses (31 credits):
MUS 171 Class Instruction in Stringed Instruments I 1 cr.
MUS 173 Class Instruction in Percussion Instruments I 1 cr.
MUS 177 Introduction to Music Education 2 cr.
MUS 277 Principles of Music Education 3 cr.
MUS 335 Ensemble Conducting I 2 cr.
MUS 495 Student Teaching in Music 9 cr.
MUS 497 Becoming a School Music Teacher 3 cr.
TE 150 Reflections on Learning 3 cr.
TE 101 Human Diversity, Power, and Opportunity in Social Institutions 3 cr.
TE 302 Learners and Learning in Context – Secondary (W) 4 cr.
MUS 497 Becoming a School Music Teacher 3 cr.
h. All of the following courses (4 credits) (voice majors only):
MUS 143 English Diction 1 cr.
MUS 144 Italian Diction 1 cr.
MUS 166 Survey of Wind Instruments 2 cr.
All of the following courses (5 credits) (non-voice majors only):
MUS 145 Class instruction in Voice I 1 cr.
MUS 163 Woodwind Methods 2 cr.
MUS 165 Brass Methods 2 cr.
i. One of the following courses (1 credit):
MUS 150M Piano for Piano Minors 1 cr.
MUS 160 Class Instruction in Guitar 1 cr.
MUS 172 Class Instruction in Stringed Instruments II 1 cr.
MUS 174 Class Instruction in Percussion Instruments II 1 cr.
j. One of the following courses (2 credits):
MUS 336A Ensemble Conducting II: Instrumental 2 cr.
MUS 336B Ensemble Conducting II: Choral 2 cr.
k. One of the following courses (3 credits):
MUS 455 Teaching Instrumental Music 3 cr.
MUS 456 Teaching Stringed Instruments 3 cr.
MUS 468 Teaching Choral Music 3 cr.
l. One of the following courses (3 credits):
MUS 467 Teaching General Music in the Elementary School 3 cr.
MUS 469 Teaching Secondary Classroom Music 3 cr.
m. Four to six credit hours from the following Music Education electives (must be different from courses satisfying other requirements)
MUS 336A Ensemble Conducting II: Instrumental 2 cr.
MUS 336B Ensemble Conducting II: Choral 2 cr.
MUS 340 Methods and Literature for Voice 3 cr.
MUS 341 String Pedagogy 2 cr.
MUS 438 Jazz Pedagogy I 2 cr.
MUS 455 Teaching Instrumental Music 3 cr.
MUS 456 Teaching Stringed Instruments 3 cr.
MUS 461 Marching Band Methods 2 cr.
MUS 462 Suzuki Methods and Materials 2 cr.
MUS 465 Music in Early Childhood 2 cr.
MUS 467 Teaching General Music in the Elementary School 3 cr.
MUS 468 Teaching Choral Music 3 cr.
MUS 469 Teaching Secondary Classroom Music 3 cr.
n. One of the following courses (not used to satisfy another requirement). (2 credits):
MUS 409 American Music 2 cr.
MUS 410 Jazz History 2 cr.
MUS 419 Baroque Music 2 cr.
MUS 420 Music of the 18th Century 2 cr.
MUS 421 Music of the 19th Century 2 cr.
MUS 422 Music of the 20th Century 2 cr.
MUS 423 History of Opera 2 cr.
MUS 424 Music, Sexuality, and Gender 2 cr.
MUS 425 Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora 2 cr.
MUS 426 Music of Africa 2 cr.
MUS 427 Early Music 2 cr.
MUS 429 Music of East Asia 2 cr.
MUS 430 Music of the Caribbean 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music (Sec: Music and Religion in World Cultures) 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music (Sec: Indigenous Music and Globalization) 2 cr.
*Satisfies two requirements- Tier 2 Writing requirement and Core Music curriculum requirement
Primary Major Code: MUPF_BMUS1
Additional Major Code: MUSPF_ADDU
2nd Degree Code: MUPF_BMUS2
120 Credits are required, including general electives
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
24 credits in Integrative Studies
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities
a. one IAH course numbered below 211 (4 credits)
b. one IAH course numbered 211 or higher (4 credits)
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
a. one 200-level ISS course (4 credits)
b. one 300-level ISS course (4 credits)
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Natural Science
a. one ISB course (3 credits)
b. one ISP course (3 credits)
c. one lab course taken concurrently with the ISB or ISP course (2 credits)
University Diversity Requirement
A total 2 courses from the following categories:
At least 1 course from National IAH or ISS courses emphasizing national diversity indicated by an “N” after the course name
At least 1 course from International IAH or ISS courses emphasizing international and multicultural diversity indicated by an “I” after the course name
At least 1 course from both national diversity and international and multicultural diversity (indicated by a “D” after the course name)
University Math Requirement
Fulfilled by the MSU proctored placement test indicating eligibility for MTH 132
Or
Fulfilled by completion of MTH 114 or 116
Or
Fulfilled by completion of two of the following courses: 101, 102 or 103
Or
Fulfilled by completion of the following 2 courses:
at least one course from MTH 101, 102, 103
at least one course from MTH, 114,124,132,152H; STT200 or 201 or appropriate LBS course
University Writing Requirement
a. 4-credit Tier I writing course from the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures
b. The Tier II writing requirement must be satisfied by completing MUS 485
COLLEGE OF MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
a. 30 credits at the 300-400 level.
b. Capstone Experience – Senior Recital that satisfies the appropriate faculty.
c. All of the following core courses (24 credits):
MUS 101 Practical Foundations for Success in Music 1 cr.
MUS 182 Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 183 Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 187 Skills in Music Theory 3 cr.
MUS 188 Introduction to Music Theory I 3 cr.
MUS 214 Introduction to Music Studies 3 cr.
MUS 285 Introduction to Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUS 282 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 283 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 285 Introduction to Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUS 485 Topics in Music Theory (2 semesters, 2 crs. each) (W)* 4 cr.
d. Two of the following Musicology courses (4 credits):
MUS 409 American Music 2 cr.
MUS 410 Jazz History 2 cr.
MUS 419 Baroque Music 2 cr.
MUS 420 Music of the 18th Century 2 cr.
MUS 421 Music of the 19th Century 2 cr.
MUS 422 Music of the 20th Century 2 cr.
MUS 423 History of Opera 2 cr.
MUS 424 Music, Sexuality, and Gender 2 cr.
MUS 425 Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora 2 cr.
MUS 426 Music of Africa 2 cr.
MUS 427 Early Music 2 cr.
MUS 429 Music of East Asia 2 cr.
MUS 430 Music of the Caribbean 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music ( Music and Religion in World Cultures) 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music ( Indigenous Music and Globalization) 2 cr.
e. Private Lessons (24 credits): minimum of 2.0 G.P.A.
MUS 155 Lessons (four semesters- 3 cr. each) 12 cr.
MUS 355 Lessons (four semesters- 3 cr. each) 12 cr.
f. Music activity requirement (each semester in attendance- 1 cr. each): 8 cr.
No more than 8 credits that are related to the major ensemble
requirement may be counted toward the requirements for the degree.
g. Piano Proficiency:
MUS 150M (may be waived by examination) 2 cr.
Students must pass a piano proficiency exam given by the appropriate faculty.
Any credits of MUS 150M over 2 will not count towards the degree.
h. All of the following courses (11 credits):
MUS 129 Percussion Ensemble (four- 1 cr. each) 4 cr.
MUS 337 Conducting for Music Performance Majors 1 cr.
MUS 485 Topics in Music Theory (not used for another req) 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music 4 cr.
(must focus on studio teaching of percussion
Instruments or on percussion literature)
j. One of the following courses (2 credits):
MUS 484 Instrumentation and Basic Orchestration 2 cr.
MUS 485 Topics in Music Theory (not used for another req) 2 cr.
j. One of the following courses ( not used to satisfy another requirement.) (2 credits):
MUS 409 American Music 2 cr.
MUS 410 Jazz History 2 cr.
MUS 419 Baroque Music 2 cr.
MUS 420 Music of the 18th Century 2 cr.
MUS 421 Music of the 19th Century 2 cr.
MUS 422 Music of the 20th Century 2 cr.
MUS 423 History of Opera 2 cr.
MUS 424 Music, Sexuality, and Gender 2 cr.
MUS 425 Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora 2 cr.
MUS 426 Music of Africa 2 cr.
MUS 427 Early Music 2 cr.
MUS 429 Music of East Asia 2 cr.
MUS 430 Music of the Caribbean 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music ( Music and Religion in World Cultures) 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music ( Indigenous Music and Globalization) 2 cr.
*Satisfies two requirements- Tier 2 Writing requirement and Core Music curriculum requirement
Updated 6/1/10
Primary Major Code: MUPF_BMUS1
Additional Major Code: MUSPF_ADDU
2nd Degree Code: MUPF_BMUS2
120 Credits are required, including general electives
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
24 credits in Integrative Studies
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities
a. one IAH course numbered below 211 (4 credits)
b. one IAH course numbered 211 or higher (4 credits)
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
a. one 200-level ISS course (4 credits)
b. one 300-level ISS course (4 credits)
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Natural Science
a. one ISB course (3 credits)
b. one ISP course (3 credits)
c. one lab course taken concurrently with the ISB or ISP course (2 credits)
University Diversity Requirement
A total 2 courses from the following categories:
At least 1 course from National IAH or ISS courses emphasizing national diversity indicated by an “N” after the course name
At least 1 course from International IAH or ISS courses emphasizing international and multicultural diversity indicated by an “I” after the course name
At least 1 course from both national diversity and international and multicultural diversity (indicated by a “D” after the course name)
University Math Requirement
Fulfilled by the MSU proctored placement test indicating eligibility for MTH 132
Or
Fulfilled by completion of MTH 114 or 116
Or
Fulfilled by completion of two of the following courses: 101, 102 or 103
Or
Fulfilled by completion of the following 2 courses:
at least one course from MTH 101, 102, 103
at least one course from MTH, 114,124,132,152H; STT200 or 201 or appropriate LBS course
University Writing Requirement
a. 4-credit Tier I writing course from the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures
b. The Tier II writing requirement must be satisfied by completing MUS 485
COLLEGE OF MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
a. 30 credits at the 300-400 level
b. Capstone Experience – Senior Recital that satisfies the appropriate faculty
c. All of the following core courses (24 credits):
MUS 101 Practical Foundations for Success in Music 1 cr.
MUS 182 Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 183 Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 187 Skills in Music Theory 3 cr.
MUS 188 Introduction to Music Theory I 3 cr.
MUS 214 Introduction to Music Studies 3 cr.
MUS 285 Introduction to Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUS 282 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 283 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 285 Introduction to Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUS 485 Topics in Music Theory (2 semesters, 2 crs. each) (W)* 4 cr.
d. Two of the following musicology courses (4 credits):
MUS 409 American Music 2 cr.
MUS 410 Jazz History 2 cr.
MUS 419 Baroque Music 2 cr.
MUS 420 Music of the 18th Century 2 cr.
MUS 421 Music of the 19th Century 2 cr.
MUS 422 Music of the 20th Century 2 cr.
MUS 423 History of Opera 2 cr.
MUS 424 Music, Sexuality, and Gender 2 cr.
MUS 425 Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora 2 cr.
MUS 426 Music of Africa 2 cr.
MUS 427 Early Music 2 cr.
MUS 429 Music of East Asia 2 cr.
MUS 430 Music of the Caribbean 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music ( Music and Religion in World Cultures) 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music ( Indigenous Music and Globalization) 2 cr.
e. Private Lessons (24 credits): minimum of 2.0 G.P.A.
MUS 150A Lessons (four semesters- 3 cr. each) 12 cr.
MUS 350A Lessons (four semesters- 3 cr. each) 12 cr.
f. All of the following courses (24 credits):
MUS 112 Chamber Music (two- 1 cr. each) 2 cr.
MUS 149 Keyboard Skills 1 cr.
MUS 337 Conducting for Music Performance Majors 1 cr.
MUS 346 Keyboard Methods and Literature I 2 cr.
MUS 347 Keyboard Methods and Literature II 2 cr.
MUS 348 Piano Accompanying (1 cr. each semester) 6 cr.
MUS 349 Piano Performance (1 cr. each semester) 6 cr.
MUS 413 Keyboard Literature to Mid-19th Century 2 cr.
MUS 414 Keyboard Literature since the Mid-19th Century 2 cr.
g. Music activity requirement (two- 1 credit each): 2 cr.
Primary Major Code: MUPF_BMUS1
Additional Major Code: MUSPF_ADDU
2nd Degree Code: MUPF_BMUS2
120-132 Credits are required, including general electives
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
24 credits in Integrative Studies
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities
a. one IAH course numbered below 211 (4 credits)
b. one IAH course numbered 211 or higher (4 credits)
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
a. one 200-level ISS course (4 credits)
b. one 300-level ISS course (4 credits)
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Natural Science
a. one ISB course (3 credits)
b. one ISP course (3 credits)
c. one lab course taken concurrently with the ISB or ISP course (2 credits)
University Diversity Requirement
A total 2 courses from the following categories:
At least 1 course from National IAH or ISS courses emphasizing national diversity indicated by an “N” after the course name
At least 1 course from International IAH or ISS courses emphasizing international and multicultural diversity indicated by an “I” after the course name
At least 1 course from both national diversity and international and multicultural diversity (indicated by a “D” after the course name)
University Math Requirement
Fulfilled by the MSU proctored placement test indicating eligibility for MTH 132
Or
Fulfilled by completion of MTH 114 or 116
Or
Fulfilled by completion of two of the following courses: 101, 102 or 103
Or
Fulfilled by completion of the following 2 courses:
at least one course from MTH 101, 102, 103
at least one course from MTH, 114,124,132,152H; STT200 or 201 or appropriate LBS course
University Writing Requirement
a. 4-credit Tier I writing course from the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures
b. The Tier II writing requirement must be satisfied by completing MUS 485
COLLEGE OF MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
a. 30 credits at the 300-400 level
b. Capstone Experience – Senior Recital that satisfies the appropriate faculty
c. All of the following core courses (24 credits):
MUS 101 Practical Foundations for Success in Music 1 cr.
MUS 182 Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 183 Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 187 Skills in Music Theory 3 cr.
MUS 188 Introduction to Music Theory I 3 cr.
MUS 214 Introduction to Music Studies 3 cr.
MUS 285 Introduction to Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUS 282 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 283 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 285 Introduction to Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUS 485 Topics in Music Theory (2 semesters, 2 crs. each) (W)* 4 cr.
d. Two of the following Musicology courses (4 credits):
MUS 409 American Music 2 cr.
MUS 410 Jazz History 2 cr.
MUS 419 Baroque Music 2 cr.
MUS 420 Music of the 18th Century 2 cr.
MUS 421 Music of the 19th Century 2 cr.
MUS 422 Music of the 20th Century 2 cr.
MUS 423 History of Opera 2 cr.
MUS 424 Music, Sexuality, and Gender 2 cr.
MUS 425 Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora 2 cr.
MUS 426 Music of Africa 2 cr.
MUS 427 Early Music 2 cr.
MUS 429 Music of East Asia 2 cr.
MUS 430 Music of the Caribbean 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music ( Music and Religion in World Cultures) 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music ( Indigenous Music and Globalization) 2 cr.
e. Private Lessons (24 credits): minimum of 2.0 G.P.A.
MUS 151 Lessons (four semesters- 3 cr. each) 12 cr.
MUS 351 Lessons (four semesters- 3 cr. each) 12 cr.
f. Music activity requirement (each semester in attendance- 1 cr. each): 8 cr.
No more than 8 credits that are related to the major ensemble requirement
may be counted toward the requirements for the degree.
g. Piano Proficiency:
MUS 150M (may be waived by examination) 2 cr.
Students must pass a piano proficiency exam given by the appropriate faculty.
Any credits of MUS 150M over 2 will not count towards the degree.
h. Foreign Language Requirement. All of the following courses (11 credits):
FRN 101 Elementary French I 4 cr.
GRM 101 Elementary German I 3 cr.
ITL 101 Elementary Italian I 4 cr.
i. All of the following courses (13 credits):
MUS 143 English Diction for Singers 1 cr.
MUS 144 Italian Diction for Singers 1 cr.
MUS 248 German Diction for Singers 1 cr.
MUS 249 French Diction for Singers 1 cr.
MUS 337 Conducting for Music Performance Majors 1 cr.
MUS 340 Methods and Literature for Voice 3 cr.
MUS 415 Art Song Literature: German 2 cr.
MUS 416 Art Song Literature: French, Spanish, and Italian 2 cr.
MUS 435 Opera Theatre 1 cr.
j. One of the following courses (1 credit):
MUS 481 Acting for Singers 1 cr.
MUS 482 Opera Scene Study 1 cr.
k. One of the following courses (2 credits):
MUS 417 Art Song Literature: British and American 2 cr.
MUS 418 Opera and Oratorio Aria Repertoire 2 cr.
l. One of the following courses (not used to satisfy another requirement) (2 credits):
MUS 409 American Music 2 cr.
MUS 410 Jazz History 2 cr.
MUS 419 Baroque Music 2 cr.
MUS 420 Music of the 18th Century 2 cr.
MUS 421 Music of the 19th Century 2 cr.
MUS 422 Music of the 20th Century 2 cr.
MUS 423 History of Opera 2 cr.
MUS 424 Music, Sexuality, and Gender 2 cr.
MUS 425 Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora 2 cr.
MUS 426 Music of Africa 2 cr.
MUS 427 Early Music 2 cr.
MUS 429 Music of East Asia 2 cr.
MUS 430 Music of the Caribbean 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music ( Music and Religion in World Cultures) 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music ( Indigenous Music and Globalization) 2 cr.
*Satisfies two requirements- Tier 2 Writing requirement and Core Music curriculum requirement
Wind or Stringed Instruments
Primary Major Code: MUPF_BMUS1
Additional Major Code: MUSPF_ADDU
2nd Degree Code: MUPF_BMUS2
120 Credits are required, including general electives
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
24 credits in Integrative Studies
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities
a. one IAH course numbered below 211 (4 credits)
b. one IAH course numbered 211 or higher (4 credits)
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
a. one 200-level ISS course (4 credits)
b. one 300-level ISS course (4 credits)
8 credits in Integrative Studies in Natural Science
a. one ISB course (3 credits)
b. one ISP course (3 credits)
c. one lab course taken concurrently with the ISB or ISP course (2 credits)
University Diversity Requirement
A total 2 courses from the following categories:
At least 1 course from National IAH or ISS courses emphasizing national diversity indicated by an “N” after the course name
At least 1 course from International IAH or ISS courses emphasizing international and multicultural diversity indicated by an “I” after the course name
At least 1 course from both national diversity and international and multicultural diversity (indicated by a “D” after the course name)
University Math Requirement
Fulfilled by the MSU proctored placement test indicating eligibility for MTH 132
Or
Fulfilled by completion of MTH 114 or 116
Or
Fulfilled by completion of two of the following courses: 101, 102 or 103
Or
Fulfilled by completion of the following 2 courses:
at least one course from MTH 101, 102, 103
at least one course from MTH, 114,124,132,152H; STT200 or 201 or appropriate LBS course
University Writing Requirement
a. 4-credit Tier I writing course from the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures
b. The Tier II writing requirement must be satisfied by completing MUS 485
COLLEGE OF MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
a. 30 credits at the 300-400 level
b. Capstone Experience – Senior Recital that satisfies the appropriate faculty
c. All of the following core courses (24 credits):
MUS 101 Practical Foundations for Success in Music 1 cr.
MUS 182 Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 183 Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 187 Skills in Music Theory 3 cr.
MUS 188 Introduction to Music Theory I 3 cr.
MUS 214 Introduction to Music Studies 3 cr.
MUS 285 Introduction to Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUS 282 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1 cr.
MUS 283 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1 cr.
MUS 285 Introduction to Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUS 485 Topics in Music Theory (2 semesters, 2 crs. each) (W)* 4 cr.
d. Two of the following Musicology courses (4 credits):
MUS 409 American Music 2 cr.
MUS 410 Jazz History 2 cr.
MUS 419 Baroque Music 2 cr.
MUS 420 Music of the 18th Century 2 cr.
MUS 421 Music of the 19th Century 2 cr.
MUS 422 Music of the 20th Century 2 cr.
MUS 423 History of Opera 2 cr.
MUS 424 Music, Sexuality, and Gender 2 cr.
MUS 425 Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora 2 cr.
MUS 426 Music of Africa 2 cr.
MUS 427 Early Music 2 cr.
MUS 429 Music of East Asia 2 cr.
MUS 430 Music of the Caribbean 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music ( Music and Religion in World Cultures) 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music ( Indigenous Music and Globalization) 2 cr.
e. Private Lessons (24 credits): minimum of 2.0 G.P.A.
MUS 1xx Lessons (four semesters- 3 cr. each) 12 cr.
MUS 3xx Lessons (four semesters- 3 cr. each) 12 cr.
f. Music activity requirement (each semester in attendance- 1 cr. each): 8 cr.
No more than 8 credits that are related to the major ensemble
requirement may be counted toward the requirements for the degree.
g. Piano Proficiency:
MUS 150M (may be waived by examination) 2 cr.
Students must pass a piano proficiency exam given by the appropriate faculty.
Any credits of MUS 150M over 2 will not count towards the degree.
h. All of the following courses (7 credits for Wind and 10 credits for Stringed):
MUS 112 Chamber Music (four semesters- 1 cr. each) 4 cr.
MUS 337 Conducting for Music Performance Majors 1 cr.
MUS 341 String Pedagogy (String students only) 2 cr.
MUS 434 Orchestral Musicianship (String students only) 1 cr.
MUS 485 Topics in Music Theory (not used to satisfy another req) 2 cr.
i. One of the following courses (2 credits):
MUS 484 Instrumentation and Basic Orchestration 2 cr.
MUS 485 Topics in Music Theory (not used to satisfy another req) 2 cr.
j. One of the following courses (not used to satisfy another requirement) (2 credits):
MUS 409 American Music 2 cr.
MUS 410 Jazz History 2 cr.
MUS 419 Baroque Music 2 cr.
MUS 420 Music of the 18th Century 2 cr.
MUS 421 Music of the 19th Century 2 cr.
MUS 422 Music of the 20th Century 2 cr.
MUS 423 History of Opera 2 cr.
MUS 424 Music, Sexuality, and Gender 2 cr.
MUS 425 Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora 2 cr.
MUS 426 Music of Africa 2 cr.
MUS 427 Early Music 2 cr.
MUS 429 Music of East Asia 2 cr.
MUS 430 Music of the Caribbean 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music (Music and Religion in World Cultures) 2 cr.
MUS 491 Special Topics in Music (Indigenous Music and Globalization) 2 cr.
*Satisfies two requirements- Tier 2 Writing requirement and Core Music curriculum requirement
