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Music: Music Studies

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

  • Major: MUSI 316 - MUSIC, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA WI (HRS 4)
  • Major: Music & Culture Course (200 Level) (3 of 3) (One of these courses should double-count for Gen Ed: CULTURE AND CREATIVITY)** (HRS 4)
  • Major: Music & Culture Course (300 Level) (1 of 3)** (HRS 4)
  • School Core: CA Upper Level Interdisciplinary Course – WI (HRS 4)
  • Total: (HRS 16)

Spring Semester

  • Major: Music & Culture Course (300 Level) (2 of 3)** (HRS 4)
  • Major: Music & Culture Course (300 Level) (3 of 3)** (HRS 4)
  • General Elective: Elective*** (HRS 4)
  • General Elective: Elective (HRS 4)
  • Total: (HRS 16)*

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

* 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 the Musicianship sequence thereafter.
** One of the Music and Culture courses (200 or 300 Level) must be on the “International Focus” list in the Music Studies Concentration.

*** This Concentration allows for eight electives, which means students can add a second concentration, a minor, or even a second major. Speak with your academic advisor for more details.

Total Credits Required: 128 credits

GPA: 2.0