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Catalog 2005-2006
Music (BA)
Requirements of the Major
For Students Graduating on or Before Summer 2006
School of Contemporary Arts
Convener: Roger O. Johnson

New Curriculum Plan Resources

Applies Only to Those Students Graduating After Summer 2006
The new requirements are subject to change. Students should meet with their advisor before registering.

Overview of the New Curriculum Plan
FAQ
CEP General Education Course List (PDF)
Questions/Feedback


REQUIREMENTS OF THE MAJOR
PREREQUISITE:
CMUS 101 Introduction to Music 3 crs.
CMUS 123 Foundations of Music 3 crs.
CMUS 210 Basic Music Theory 3 crs.
CMUS 322 Electronic and Computer Music 3 crs.
Two Music in Culture electives* (200 level) 6 crs.
Two performance courses** 6 crs.
Three upper level (300/400) electives***
(can include independent study)
9-12 crs.

Minimum: 33-36 crs.
 
*Examples of music in culture electives: History of Jazz, The Black Experience Through Music, Music in the Theater, Music Technology and Media, Music in our Time, Music and Dance/African Diaspora, History of Rock and Roll.
**Examples of performance or skills courses electives: Gospel Chorus, Music Performance, Jazz Improvisation. A composition course such as: Song Writing or Applied Music I and II may be substituted for one performance course.
***Examples of upper level electives: Arts Management-Music, Sound Recording, Electronic and Computer Music



School Core Requirements
School of Contemporary Arts


Lower Level Distribution  
Choose one course from each of the following three categories
(for a list of courses in these categories, see Lower Level Distribution Courses)
9-12 crs.
  Communication Arts
Theater
Visual Arts
 

Upper Level Core**
 
Two upper-level (300/400) Contemporary Arts courses designated CA Upper Level Core 6-8 crs.

Core Credits: 15-20 crs.

**Courses taken to fulfill the upper level core cannot be counted in the major



Related Information:
Music Home Page
Requirements of the Minor
Lower Level Core Distribution Courses
Upper Level Core Courses
General Education Requirements
Graduation Requirements
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