Composition/Music Theory, Minor

Specific Program Requirements

Course Title Credits
Required Core Courses
MUS 180Introduction to Composition (four semesters, 1 hour each: 1-1-1-1)4
MUS 438Composition Recital2
MUS 350Theory V - Composition and Analysis 2
Select one of the following:2
MUS 351
Counterpoint
2
MUS 352
19th Century Styles
2
MUS 353
20th Century Styles
2
Electives
Select 8 credits from the following:8
MUS 113
Vocal Techniques and Diction
1
MUS 180
Introduction to Composition (additional semesters beyond core)
1-4
MUS 223
Percussion Techniques
1
MUS 233
Woodwind Techniques
1
MUS 243
String Techniques
1
MUS 253
Brass Techniques
1
MUS 359
Advanced Conducting
2
Advanced Music Theory courses (not taken for core)
2-6
Total Credits18

Music majors completing minors in Music Technology, Composition/Theory, Jazz Studies, or Organ Performance must complete a minimum of 18 hours beyond required courses of the BA-Music (General Emphasis) degree, to include required hours in the minor and any electives beyond major and minor degree requirements. These hours fulfill the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) graduation requirements that 18 hours must be taken in a minor or in courses outside the major discipline.