Feb 17, 2025

2023-24 Undergraduate Bulletin

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University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MATH 2313 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

For Sound Recording Technology Concentration

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Science

Six hours from:

ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2381 - Local Flora or Fauna Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1371 - Chemistry and Society Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1301 - Fundamentals of Earth Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1303 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - Conceptual Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1310 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2325 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2326 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3
HORT 1131 - Cultivating Plants Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 1231 - Cultivating Plants Credit(s): 2

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

For Non-Teaching Concentrations

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

For Sound Recording Technology and Music Education (Teaching) Concentrations

MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
MCOM 1307 - Survey of Mass Communication Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Foundation of Knowledge

The following areas are required for all Music concentrations.

Music Theory

Complete the following courses with a grade of C or better.

MUTC 1116 - Aural Skills I Credit(s): 1
MUTC 1117 - Aural Skills II Credit(s): 1
MUTC 2116 - Aural Skills III Credit(s): 1
MUTC 2117 - Aural Skills IV Credit(s): 1
MUTC 1211 - Theory I Credit(s): 2
MUTC 1212 - Theory II Credit(s): 2
MUTC 2211 - Theory III Credit(s): 2
MUTC 2212 - Theory IV Credit(s): 2

Music History

MUMH 3301 - History of Music I Credit(s): 3
MUMH 3302 - History of Music II Credit(s): 3

Recital Attendance

Complete six semesters with a grade of P.

MUSI 1000 - Recital Attendance Credit(s): 0

Music Major

Students pursuing a major in Music will select one of the following concentrations:

Music Composition Concentration

Required Courses

MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
(complete with a grade of C or better)
MUTC 4361 - Music Form and Analysis Credit(s): 3

Applied Instruction

Six hours from:

MUAP 1109 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 1
MUAP 1219 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2

Piano

Must earn a grade of “C” or better in the following:

MUSI 2181 - Class Piano for Music Majors 3 Credit(s): 1
MUSI 2182 - Class Piano for Music Majors 4 Credit(s): 1

Applied Composition

MUTC 1219 - Applied Composition Credit(s): 2 (8 hours total)
MUTC 3329 - Applied Composition Credit(s): 3 (9 hours total)

Applied Ensemble

Seven hours from:

MUEN 1133 - University Choirs Credit(s): 1
MUEN 3133 - University Choirs Credit(s): 1
MUEN 1134 - Orchestra Credit(s): 1
MUEN 3134 - Orchestra Credit(s): 1
MUEN 1135 - University Bands Credit(s): 1
MUEN 3135 - University Bands Credit(s): 1
MUEN 1236 - Marching Band Credit(s): 2
MUEN 3236 - Marching Band Credit(s): 2
MUEN 1137 - Jazz Band Credit(s): 1
MUEN 3137 - Jazz Band Credit(s): 1
MUEN 1138 - Accompanying Credit(s): 1
MUEN 3138 - Accompanying Credit(s): 1
MUEN 1139 - Chamber Music Practicum Credit(s): 1
MUEN 3139 - Chamber Music Practicum Credit(s): 1

Conducting

Three hours from:

MUAP 3356 - Choral Conducting I Credit(s): 3
MUAP 3357 - Orchestral Conducting I Credit(s): 3

Recital

Complete with a grade of P.

Credit(s):

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree. University Core Curriculum co-requisite lab hours will be applied to this area of the degree.

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (, )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the bulletin page.