Concentration Areas
We have three areas of concentration to meet the needs of students for developing future goals within the field of music.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music: General Concentration provides a broad base for a number of careers in music such as private studio teachers, and is intended as preparation for advanced graduate study.
Additional Requirements:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 150 | Music Theory I | 2 |
| MUS 151 | Aural Skills I | 2 |
| MUS 210 | Music Theory II | 2 |
| MUS 211 | Aural Skills II | 2 |
| MUS 250 | Music Theory III | 2 |
| MUS 251 | Aural Skills III | 2 |
| MUS 280 | Music Theory IV | 2 |
| MUS 281 | Aural Skills IV | 2 |
| MUS 305 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUS 355 | Music History II | 3 |
| MUS 357 | Orchestration & Arranging | 2 |
| MUS 358 | Basic Conducting | 2 |
| Total Credits | 84-85 | |
The Bachelor of Arts in Music: Performance Concentration is appropriate for those students who plan to perform, teach privately, or pursue further study at the graduate level.
Additonal Requirements:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 350 | Theory V - Composition and Analysis | 2 |
| MUS x01 | Music Performance Symposium (2 semesters) | 0 |
| MUS 349 | Junior Recital | 2 |
| MUS 470-489 | Senior Recital | 2 |
| MUS xxx | Primary Ensemble (2 semesters, upper division) | 2 |
| MUS 359 | Advanced Conducting | 2 |
| Total Credits | 112-120 | |
To see more requirements visit the Online Catalog.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music: Education Concentration is a professional degree and provides the essential training, knowledge and skills necessary for a teaching career in choral, instrumental, or general music. The degree leads to K-12 music teacher licensure.
Additional Requirements:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED 202 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| ED 301 | Frameworks of Teaching | 4 |
| RDG 435 | Content Area Literacy | 4 |
| ED 412 | Teaching Diverse Learners | 3 |
| ED 485 | Capstone Seminar in Education | 1 |
| ED 489 | Student Teaching K-12 | 12 |
| MUS 359 | Advanced Conducting | 2 |
| Total Credits | 126-127 | |
To see more requirements visit the Online Catalog.
