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Program Overview

Program Requirements

Minimum University Requirements

Suggested Degree Maps

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Following is a sample four-year 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.

  • Make sure you meet the registration requirements for each class by clicking the course link and checking any prerequisites or corequisites.

  • Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.

  • Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

80 - 84
Fall 2025 -
8
Requirements
  • Students with are pre-music majors are expected to enroll in MUSC 1105 during their first semester at USU. The course is intended to prepare students for MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I (BCA). Although the course is not required for graduation, it is expected that students will register for the course and either complete it or test out. Even if testing out, students must register for the course.
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  • This course is not a graduation requirement, however all students are expected to either take or test out of the course.
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  • 1000-level Individual Pre-Music Instruction (major instrument specialization course)
    (1 cr)
  • Large Ensemble (see notes for course options)
    (1 cr)
  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
    OR
    undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
    OR
    undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
  • General Electives
    (3 cr)
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80 - 84
Fall 2025 -
5 - 7
Requirements
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  • 1000-level Individual Pre-Music Instruction (major instrument specialization course)
    (1 cr)
  • Large Ensemble (see notes for course options)
    (1 cr)
  • undefined (Course Set)(3 - 5 cr)
80 - 84
Fall 2025 -
8
Requirements
  • Music BA students must earn a total of 6 credits from either MUSC 3110 - Music History I: Antiquity through the Renaissance, MUSC 3120 - Music History II: The Baroque and Classical Periods, or MUSC 3190 - Music History III: Romanticism through the 21st Century (CI), passing with a grade of C or better. In addition, they must earn a total of 3 credits from either MUSC 3020 - History of Jazz (DHA) or MUSC 3030 - Rock and Roll-Catalyst for Social Change (DSS), passing with a grade of C or better.
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    Minimum Grade: C

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    Minimum Grade: C

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    OR
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    OR
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    Minimum Grade: C

  • 2000-level Individual Pre-Barrier Instruction (major instrument)
    (1 cr)

    Minimum Grade: C

  • Large Ensemble (see notes for course options)
    (1 cr)
  • Arts Elective (One class from ART or THEA department)
    (3 cr)

    Minimum Grade: C

  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
    OR
    undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
    OR
    undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)

    Minimum Grade: C

80 - 84
Fall 2025 -
5 - 7
Requirements
  • Music BA students must earn a total of 6 credits from either MUSC 3110 - Music History I: Antiquity through the Renaissance, MUSC 3120 - Music History II: The Baroque and Classical Periods, or MUSC 3190 - Music History III: Romanticism through the 21st Century (CI), passing with a grade of C or better. In addition, they must earn a total of 3 credits from either MUSC 3020 - History of Jazz (DHA) or MUSC 3030 - Rock and Roll-Catalyst for Social Change (DSS), passing with a grade of C or better.
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    Minimum Grade: C

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    OR
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    OR
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    Minimum Grade: C

  • Large Ensemble (see notes for course options)
    (1 cr)

    Minimum Grade: C

  • 3000- or 4000-level Individual Instruction (major instrument)
    (1 cr)

    Minimum Grade: C

  • undefined (Course Set)(3 - 5 cr)

    Minimum Grade: C

  • undefined (Course Set)
    OR
    undefined (Course Set)
80 - 84
Fall 2025 -
9
Requirements
  • Music BA students must earn a total of 6 credits from either MUSC 3110 - Music History I: Antiquity through the Renaissance, MUSC 3120 - Music History II: The Baroque and Classical Periods, or MUSC 3190 - Music History III: Romanticism through the 21st Century (CI), passing with a grade of C or better. In addition, they must earn a total of 3 credits from either MUSC 3020 - History of Jazz (DHA) or MUSC 3030 - Rock and Roll-Catalyst for Social Change (DSS), passing with a grade of C or better.
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    OR
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    OR
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    Minimum Grade: C

  • undefined (Course Set)
    OR
    undefined (Course Set)
  • Foreign Language (Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements)
    (4 cr)
  • Music Elective (MUSC 3XXX or higher, or lower division course from the approved list)
    (3 cr)
  • General Electives
    (2 cr)

    Minimum Grade: C

80 - 84
Fall 2025 -
13
Requirements
  • BA students must turn in a proposal for their capstone project to the program director by week 12 two semesters before signing up for the project credits. For most students this means the proposal will be due by week 12 of their third-to-last semester. Contact the BA program director for more information.
  • Foreign Language (Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements)
    (4 cr)
  • Music Elective (MUSC 3XXX or higher, or lower division course from the approved list)
    (3 cr)
  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
    OR
    undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
    OR
    undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
  • General Electives
    (3 cr)
80 - 84
Fall 2025 -
16
Requirements
  • BA students must turn in a proposal for their capstone project to the program director by week 12 two semesters before signing up for the project credits. For most students this means the proposal will be due by week 12 of their third-to-last semester. Contact the BA program director for more information.
  • Foreign Language (Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements)
    (4 cr)
  • Music Elective (MUSC 3XXX or higher, or lower division course from the approved list)
    (3 cr)
  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
  • General Electives
    (3 cr)
80 - 84
Fall 2025 -
16
Requirements
  • Foreign Language (Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements)
    (4 cr)
  • Music Elective (MUSC 3XXX or higher, or lower division course from the approved list)
    (3 cr)
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    OR
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  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
    OR
    (if MUSC 3190 is not taken any previous semester) (3 credits)
    (3 cr)
  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
    OR
    if MUSC 3030 is not taken any previous semester)
    (3 cr)
  • General Electives
    (3 cr)