May 18, 2025

2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin

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Music, Composition, B.M.

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENG 133 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
COM 170 - Interpersonal Communication I Credit(s): 3
COM 215 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MTH 110 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MTH 127 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MTH 138 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MTH 143 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MTH 233 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

AST 105 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIO 121 - Concepts of Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 123 - Human Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 131 - Principles of Botany Credit(s): 3
BIO 133 - Principles of Zoology Credit(s): 3
BIO 225 - Local Flora/Fauna Credit(s): 3
BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
CHE 101 - Conceptual Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHE 111 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 112 - Intro to Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
ENV 110 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GOL 101 - Fundamentals of Earth Science Credit(s): 3
GOL 131 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL 132 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
PHY 102 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHY 118 - Acoustical Physics Credit(s): 3
PHY 131 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHY 132 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHY 241 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 242 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3
AGN 110 - Crop Science Credit(s): 2

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 212 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 233H - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 161 - World History to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 162 - World History Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEO 131 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FRE 131 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
FRE 132 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
GER 131 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GER 132 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
POR 131 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
POR 132 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPA 131 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPA 132 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPH 172 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SPH 272 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

2. Program Courses

Theory

MTC 151 - Aural Skills I Credit(s): 1
MTC 152 - Aural Skills II Credit(s): 1
MTC 251 - Aural Skills III Credit(s): 1
MTC 252 - Aural Skills IV Credit(s): 1
MTC 161 - Theory I Credit(s): 2
MTC 162 - Theory II Credit(s): 2
MTC 261 - Theory III Credit(s): 2
MTC 262 - Theory IV Credit(s): 2
MTC 475 - Special Problems Credit(s): 1-3 (two hours)
MTC 358 - Film Music Credit(s): 3
MTC 461 - Music Form and Analysis Credit(s): 3
MTC 462 - Counterpoint Credit(s): 3
MTC 463 - Scoring and Arranging Credit(s): 3

History and Literature

MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MHL 345 - History of Music I Credit(s): 3
MHL 346 - History of Music II Credit(s): 3

Applied Composition

MTC 117 - Applied Composition Credit(s): 2 (8 hours total)
MTC 327 - Applied Composition Credit(s): 3 (12 hours total)

Recital

MUP 496 - Recital Credit(s): 0

Applied Ensemble

Seven hours from:

MUP 133 - University Choirs Credit(s): 1
MUP 333 - University Choirs Credit(s): 1
MUP 134 - University Symphony Orchestra Credit(s): 1
MUP 334 - University Symphony Orchestra Credit(s): 1
MUP 135 - University Bands Credit(s): 1
MUP 335 - University Bands Credit(s): 1
MUP 136 - Marching Band Credit(s): 2
MUP 336 - Marching Band Credit(s): 2
MUP 137 - Lab Band Credit(s): 1
MUP 337 - Lab Band Credit(s): 1
MUP 138 - Accompanying Credit(s): 1
MUP 338 - Accompanying Credit(s): 1
MUP 139 - Chamber Music Practicum Credit(s): 1
MUP 339 - Chamber Music Practicum Credit(s): 1

Applied Instruction

Six hours from:

MUP 109 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 1
MUP 119 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2

Piano

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

MUP 201 - Class Piano for Music Majors 3 Credit(s): 1
MUP 202 - Class Piano for Music Majors 4 Credit(s): 1

Conducting

MUP 356 - Choral Conducting Credit(s): 3
or
MUP 357 - Instrumental Conducting Credit(s): 3

Recital Attendance

Complete with a grade of “P”, six semesters of:

MUP 100 - Recital Attendance Credit(s): 0

Music Electives

5 hours of Music Electives from MHL, MTC, MUP, MUS or MUT prefixes.

3. Hours needed to total 120

To be discussed with advisor.