The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a Music major.electives The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.

Credits to Graduate with a BS in Music, Vocal Performance Concentration

120
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Music degree with a concentration in vocal performance requires 120 credits to complete. With about 15 credits a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum gpa of 2.0 is required.

Credits for Major in Music, Vocal Performance Concentration

62
To complete the major and concentration, 62 credits are required. 46 credits are in the major, with 4 credits in private instruction and 4 credits in large ensemble performance (.5 credits taken each semester) and a no credit senior recital is required. Additionally, 16 credits are taken in the concentration with a no credit junior half-recital.

General Education Credits Required for a BS in Music, Vocal Performance Concentration

30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.

First Year

Course Credits
FYS 0952-110
First Year Seminar
General Education Requirement
4 credits
ENG 0122-107
Art & Craft of Writing
General Education Requirement
3 credits
MUA 0195-110
Theory & Harmony I
BS Music/General Education Requirement
3 credits
MUA 0195-114
Keyboard Proficiency I
BS Music Requirement
1 credit
MUA 0195-112
Aural Skills & Musicianship I
BS Music Requirement
1 credit
Private Instruction¹
BS Music Requirement
.5 credits
Large Ensemble Performance²
BS Music Requirement
.5 credits
Social Studies Electives
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
MUO 0197
Small Ensemble
Concentration Requirement
.5-1 credits
16.5-17 credits

¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.

²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.

Course Credits
MUA 0195-111
Theory & Harmony II
BS Music/General Education Requirement
3 credits
MUA 0195-113
Aural Skills & Musicianship II
BS Music Requirement
1 credit
MUA 0195-115
Keyboard Proficiency II
BS Music Requirement
1 credit
Private Instruction¹
BS Music Requirement
.5 credits
Large Ensemble Performance²
BS Music Requirement
.5 credits
Natural Science Elective
Select 1 course
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
Humanities Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
Information Literacy Elective
Select 1 course
General Education Requirement
3 credits
MUO 0197
Small Ensemble
Concentration Requirement
.5-1 credits
15.5-17 credits

¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.

²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.

Second Year

Course Credits
MUH 0196-123
Mus History I: Foundation Study
BS Music/General Education Requirement
3 credits
MUA 0195-210
Theory & Harmony III
BS Music Requirement
3 credits
MUA 0195-212
Aural Skills & Musicianship III
BS Music Requirement
1 credit
MUA 0195-216
Keyboard Proficiency III
BS Music Requirement
1 credit
Private Instruction¹
BS Music Requirement
.5 credits
Large Ensemble Performance²
BS Music Requirement
.5 credits
Formal Science Elective
Select 1 course
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
MUA 0195-131
Diction for Singers
Concentration Requirement
3 credits
MUO 0197
Small Ensemble
Concentration Requirement
.5-1 credits
15.5-17 credits

¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.

²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.

Course Credits
MUH 0196-220
Music History II
BS Music/General Education Requirement
3 credits
MUA 0195-211
Theory & Harmony IV
BS Music Requirement
3 credits
MUA 0195-213
Aural Skills & Musicianship IV
BS Music Requirement
1 credits
MUA 0195-217
Keyboard Proficiency IV
BS Music Requirement
1 credits
Private Instruction¹
BS Music Requirement
.5 credits
Large Ensemble Performance²
BS Music Requirement
.5 credits
Quant Reasoning Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
MUH 0196-131
Acting for Singers
Concentration Requirement
3 credits
MUO 0197
Small Ensemble
Concentration Requirement
.5-1 credits
15.5-17 credits

¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.

²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.

Third Year

Course Credits
MUH 0196-223
Music History III
BS Music/General Education Requirement
3 credits
Private Instruction¹
BS Music Requirement
.5 credits
Large Ensemble Performance²
BS Music Requirement
3 credits
Humanities Elective
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
Quant Reasoning Electives
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
Communication Electives
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
MUE 0199-230
Vocal Pedagogy
Concentration Requirement
3 credits
MUO 0197
Small Ensemble
Concentration Requirement
.5-1 credits
16.5-18 credits

¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.

²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.

Course Credits
MUH 0196-320
Music History IV
BS Music Requirement
3 credits
Private Instruction¹
BS Music Requirement
.5 credits
Large Ensemble Performance²
BS Music Requirement
.5 credits
MUH 0196-231
Art Song Literature
Concentration Requirement
3 credits
Junior Half Recital
Concentration Requirement
0 credits
Social Studies Electives
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
Communications Elective
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
MUO 0197
Small Ensemble
Concentration Requirement
.5-1 credits
13.5-14 credits

¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.

²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.

Fourth Year

Course Credits
MUA 0195-310
Form & Analysis
BS Music Requirement
3 credit
Private Instruction¹
BS Music Requirement
.5 credits
Large Ensemble Performance²
BS Music Requirement
.5 credits
MUO 0197
Small Ensemble
Concentration Requirement
.5-1 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
13.5-14 credits

¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.

²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.

Course Credits
MUH 0196-430
Arts & The Creative Process
BS Music Requirement
3 credits
Private Instruction¹
BS Music Requirement
.5 credits
Large Ensemble Performance²
BS Music Requirement
.5 credits
Senior Recital
BS Music Requirement
0 credits
MUO 0197
Small Ensemble
Concentration Requirement
.5-1 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
13.5-14 credits

¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.

²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.



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