or a 129-hour program in Visual Studies (leading toward teacher certification). These degrees can be completed in four years
and will provide students an opportunity to have an intensive and in-depth experience through visual concepts and practice.
Bachelor of Arts in Music:
A minimum of 42 hours of music courses, 18 hours of which must be junior or senior level, are required for the Bachelor of
Arts degree with a music major, including MUSI 1300, MUHL 2301, 2302, 2303, MUTH 1103 and 1203, 1104 and 1204, 2103
and 2203, 2104 and 2204, and 3303. Bachelor of Arts students are required to enroll in four semesters of ensemble and
lessons. The degree will provide students an opportunity to participate in a more individualized degree through the choice of
elective courses for a minor from outside the major area discipline that is consistent with the university philosophy and
policies for a liberal arts degree and complete the general degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree. A minimum of
120 hours is required for this degree.
Bachelor of Music in Music:
The Bachelor of Arts in Music has four fields of specialization: Music (leading toward teacher certification), Composition,
Performance, and Theory. The performance field of specialization includes concentrations in piano, organ, voice, brass,
woodwind, percussion, and stringed instruments. The field of specialization in music that leads toward teacher certification
replaces the former Bachelor of Music Education.
For requirements in the fields of specialization in Composition, Performance, and Theory, consult the curriculum
tables that appear below.
Field of Specialization in Music Leading Toward Teacher Certification
The curriculum tables that follow are provided as a recommended sequence to students and advisors. All B.M. students
pursuing a field of specialization in music must plan their individual courses of study in consultation with the School of
Music advisor and consult the advisor for any revisions to the curriculum.
Students should contact the College of Education concerning professional education course requirements for all-level
certification.
Semester Hours
MUED 431\5 3
MUED 4323 3
MUED 3311 3
MUED 3312 3
Student 6
Teaching
TOTAL HOURS 18
All Level, Vocal Track
Principal Instrument: MUAP 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002,
3001 (2 credit hours each); 3002 (1), 3190
Diction I: MUAP 1303
Vocal Pedagogy: MUAP 4205
Conducting: MUAP 3206, and 3207
Piano: Must pass proficiency level equivalent to MUAP
2124 if not piano principal.
Music: MUSI 1101, 1300, 3216, 3237, and either MUSI
3238 or 3217
Music History and Literature: MUHL 2301, 3302,
3303
Music Theory: MUTH 1103 and 1203, 1104 and 1204,
2103 and 2203, 2104 and 2204, 3303
Major Ensemble: 7 semesters
Instrumental Ensemble: MUEN 2101 (1 semester)
Total Track Hours: 62
Total Program Hours: 122
All Level, Instrumental Track
Principal Instrument: MUAP 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002,
3001 (2 credit hours each); 3002 (1), 3190
Secondary Instrument: MUAP 1103, 1104, 2103, 2104,
3103, 3104, 4103, 4104 (select 5)
Conducting: MUAP 3206 and 3208
Piano: Must pass proficiency level equivalent to MUAP
2124 if not piano principal.
Music: MUSI 1101, 1300, 3237; either 3218 or 3325;
take one of MUSI 3226, 3238, and 3219
Music History and Literature: MUHL 2301, 3302,
3303
Music Theory: MUTH 1103 and 1203, 1104 and 1204,
2103 and 2203, 2104 and 2204, 3303
Major Ensemble: 7 semesters
Vocal Ensemble: MUEN 2102 (1 semester)
Total Track Hours: 62
Total Program Hours:122
All Level, Keyboard Track
Principal Instrument: MUAP 1001 (2), 1105, 1002
(2), 1106, 2001 (2), 2002 (2), 3001 (2), 3002 (1), 3190
Vocal Pedagogy: MUAP 4205
Conducting: MUAP 3206 and 3207 or 3208
Music: MUSI 1101, 1300, 3216, 3237, and either MUSI
3238 or 3217
Music History and Literature: MUHL 2301, 3302,