Music BS, Composition Concentration Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a Music major. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BS in Music, Composition Concentration
Credits for Major in Music, Composition Concentration
General Education Credits Required for a BS in Music, Composition Concentration
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUA 0195-110 Theory & Harmony I BS Music/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUA 0195-114 Keyboard Proficiency I BS Music Requirement |
1 credit |
| MUA 0195-112 Aural Skills & Musicianship I BS Music Requirement |
1 credit |
| Private Instruction¹ BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Large Ensemble Performance² BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Social Studies Electives 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 16 credits |
¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.
²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MUA 0195-111 Theory & Harmony II BS Music/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUA 0195-113 Aural Skills & Musicianship II BS Music Requirement |
1 credit |
| MUA 0195-115 Keyboard Proficiency II BS Music Requirement |
1 credit |
| Private Instruction¹ BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Large Ensemble Performance² BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Natural Science Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Humanities Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Information Literacy Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.
²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.
Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MUH 0196-123 Mus History I: Foundation Study BS Music/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUH 0196-123 Mus Hist I: Foundation Study BS Music/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUA 0195-212 Aural Skills & Musicianship III BS Music Requirement |
1 credit |
| MUA 0195-216 Keyboard Proficiency III BS Music Requirement |
1 credit |
| Private Instruction¹ BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Large Ensemble Performance² BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Formal Science Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Communications Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.
²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MUH 0196-220 Music History II BS Music/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUA 0195-211 Theory & Harmony IV BS Music Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUA 0195-213 Aural Skills & Musicianship IV BS Music Requirement |
1 credits |
| MUA 0195-217 Keyboard Proficiency IV BS Music Requirement |
1 credits |
| Private Instruction¹ BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Large Ensemble Performance² BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Quant Reasoning Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Social Studies Electives 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.
²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.
Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MUH 0196-223 Music History III BS Music/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Private Instruction¹ BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Large Ensemble Performance² BS Music Requirement |
3 credits |
| Humanities Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Quant Reasoning Electives 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Communication Electives 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 16-17 credits |
¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.
²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MUH 0196-320 Music History IV BS Music Requirement |
3 credits |
| Private Instruction¹ BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Large Ensemble Performance² BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| MUA 0195-312 Counterpoint I Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUA 0195-410 Composition Seminar Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 16 credits |
¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.
²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.
Fourth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MUA 0195-310 Form & Analysis BS Music Requirement |
3 credit |
| Private Instruction¹ BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Large Ensemble Performance² BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| MUA 0195-412 Conduction & Orchestration I Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 16 credits |
¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.
²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MUH 0196-430 Arts & The Creative Process BS Music Requirement |
3 credits |
| Private Instruction¹ BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Large Ensemble Performance³ BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Senior Recital BS Music Requirement |
0 credits |
| MUA 0195-491 Indepdent Study: Composition Lessons Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 13 credits |
¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.
²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.