Recommended Course of Study

The Department of Music offers a two-year college music curriculum for students wishing to major or minor in some phase of the field, whether it be in theory, instrumental, vocal, education, or composition. The department provides the two years of musical training required of music students during their first two years of college work, leading to bachelor and advanced degrees.



1st Fall Semester 1st Spring Semester
Course Credit Course Credit
ENGL 1010 3 MUSC 1120 3
MATH 1030 3 MUSC 1140 1
MUSC 1110 3 MUSC 1160 2
MUSC 1130 1 Humanities 3
MUSC 1150 2 Physical Science 3
MUSC 2500 2 Private Instruction 1
Performing Ensembles 1* Performing Ensembles 1*
Private Instruction 1 Elective Credit 3-5
Elective Credit 3-5

TOTAL 19 TOTAL 19
Second Year
2nd Fall Semester 2nd Spring Semester
Course Credit Course Credit
ENGL 2010 3 MUSC 2350 2
MUSC 2600 2 MUSC 2760 2
Life Science 3 Earth Science 3
American Institutions 3 Social Science 3
Performing Ensembles 1* Fine Arts or Humanities 3
Private Instruction 1 Performing Ensembles 1*
Elective Credit 3 Private Instruction 1
Oral Communication 0 Elective Credit 4
TOTAL 16 TOTAL 19
Program Total 73

*Talent Scholarship students not majoring in music must register for a performing ensemble and are encouraged to be involved in other music courses. Please see scholarship area professor for proper ensemble placement.