Jan 13, 2025  
2024-2025 General Catalog 
  
2024-2025 General Catalog

Music: String Performance BM - 4 Year Degree Map


Degree Map Notes


  • Following is a sample plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
  • Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
  • The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
  • Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
  • Check your Degree Works  for requirements and completion.

 

Year 1


Fall Semester (16-18 credits)


*In order to ensure that music students are sufficiently prepared for the music theory sequence required in all music degrees (education, performance, and therapy), MUSC 1105  was established as a prerequisite for MUSC 1110 . As this course is considered remedial work, the 3 credits earned in MUSC 1105  are not required for degree completion, but may need to be made up to achieve the 120-credit minimum for all bachelor’s degrees. All incoming music students will have an opportunity to test out of MUSC 1105 . Because this test is administered in part through Canvas, all incoming pre-program music majors should register for MUSC 1105  regardless of whether they expect to remain in the class. Those who do not pass the test must pass MUSC 1105  with a grade of C or better before taking MUSC 1110 . Those students who pass the test should review whether they need to make up 3 credits, and will resume the music theory sequence with MUSC 1110  the following spring semester.

**MUSC 2180  consists of a series of three proficiency exams that all music majors must complete prior to the completion of four semesters of study.

The MUSC 4500  requirement may also be satisfied by MUSC 3760 MUSC 3770 , and MUSC 4710  for string bass majors only.

8 credits minimum are required for both MUSC 3500  and MUSC 4500 .

Spring Semester (18 credits)


The MUSC 4500  requirement may also be satisfied by MUSC 3760 MUSC 3770 , and MUSC 4710  for string bass majors only. 8 credits minimum required for MUSC 3500  and MUSC 4500 .

Year 2


Fall Semester (16 credits)


The MUSC 4500  requirement may also be satisfied by MUSC 3760 MUSC 3770 , and MUSC 4710  for string bass majors only. 8 credits minimum required for MUSC 3500  and MUSC 4500 .

Spring Semester (17 credits)


The MUSC 4500  requirement may also be satisfied by MUSC 3760 MUSC 3770 , and MUSC 4710  for string bass majors only. 8 credits minimum required for MUSC 3500  and MUSC 4500 .

Year 3


Fall Semester (15 credits)


8 credits minimum required for MUSC 3500  and MUSC 4500 .

*A music theory elective course is offered every fall and spring semester. The music theory elective course may be taken any semester after completing  MUSC 2110  with a grade of C or better. Music students should plan which option they wish to take and consult with the music department office regarding which semester that option will be offered.

**The MUSC MUSC 4500  requirement may also be satisfied by MUSC 3760 MUSC 3770 , and MUSC 4710  for string bass majors only.

Spring Semester (14 credits)


**The MUSC 4500  requirement may also be satisfied by MUSC 3760 MUSC 3770 , and MUSC 4710  for string bass majors only. 8 credits minimum required for MUSC 3500  and MUSC 4500 . Students should register for 1 credit for junior recital (MUSC 3920 ).

Year 4


Fall Semester (15 credits)


**The MUSC 4500  requirement may also be satisfied by MUSC 3760 MUSC 3770 , and MUSC 4710  for string bass majors only. 8 credits minimum required in MUSC 3500  and MUSC 4500 .

Spring Semester (12 credits)


**The MUSC 4500  requirement may also be satisfied by MUSC 3760 MUSC 3770 , and MUSC 4710  for string bass majors only. 8 credits minimum required for MUSC 3500  and MUSC 4500 .

Students should register for 2 credits for senior recital (MUSC 4920 ).