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Music: Music Education

This recommended four-year plan is designed to provide a blueprint for students to complete their degrees within four years. These plans are the recommended sequences of courses. Students must meet with their Major Advisor to develop a more individualized plan to complete their degree.  This plan assumes that no developmental courses are required.  If developmental courses are needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which are not listed in the plan and degree completion may take longer. Three writing intensive courses are required in the major and/or school core (examples are marked by WI designation in the plan below). Consult with your advisor for specific details.

NOTE: This recommended Four-Year Plan is applicable to students admitted into the major during the 2020-2021 academic year.

NOTE: This recommended Four-Year Plan is applicable to students admitted into the major during the 2020-2021 academic year.

First Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Second Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Third Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

  • School Core: CA Interdisciplinary Upper Level Course – WI ARTS 331 - ART AS THERAPY (HRS 4)
  • Major: Music Performance Concentration Course (HRS 4)
  • Elective TC (HRS 4)
  • Elective TC (HRS 4)
  • Music Ensemble** (HRS 2)
  • Total: (HRS 18*)

Spring Semester

* Students may take 18 credits without additional tuition.

** Students should participate in an ensemble each semester. By permission of instructor, students taking applied music may participate in ensembles not for credit.  

Ensembles: MUSI 126 Ramapo Chorale, MUSI 227 Gospel Chorus, MUSI 271 Chamber Music, MUSI 272 Concert Band, MUSI 273 Jazz  Ensemble, and MUSI 364 Intermediate Choral Ensemble (by audition, contact director Lisa Lutter for audition information)

*** Students must take Musicianship placement test to determine appropriate placement. If a student scores 74 or below on this test, they will be required to take MUSI 120 – Music Fundamentals in their first term and proceed with Musicianship sequence thereafter.

TC Students completing Teacher Certification must coordinate with Joanne Casselli in the Education program.  

Courses indicated by TC may be selected from the education curriculum in coordination with teacher certification program.   


Total Credits Required: 128 credits