Jun 12, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Fine Arts, Music Concentration, B.A.


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(SLO) Expected Outcomes:

  1. Students will develop skilled musicianship as it relates to their chosen performance medium, demonstrated through applied lessons, participation in ensembles, juries, and public performance.
  2. Students will demonstrate musical competence, including historical, theoretical, analytical, and keyboard expertise as illustrated by the Piano Proficiency Examination, Sophomore Evaluation, and Senior Capstone Project.
  3. Students will develop an E-Portfolio that will represent a synthesized understanding of the undergraduate experience and serve as a presentation of materials needed for the post- graduation process.

Degree Requirements (Semester Hours)


Note: All students must successfully audition in order to be admitted into this program.

Music Requirements


Music Ensembles (8)


For the Bachelor of Arts Degree: Foreign Language or Upper-Level English Requirement


General Electives (at least 12 hours must be upper-level) (15)


Total Credit Hours: 120


*Students must receive a grade of a C- or higher in all MUS and MUA courses to count towards the degree.

*All music majors must pass the Piano Proficiency before registering for MUS 491 Senior Recital and Sophomore Evaluation prior to entering their junior year.

*Students whose major instrument is piano are required to replace the class piano sequence with Applied Voice Levels I-IV. If a student wishes to pursue an alternate instrument, it must be approved by the music program coordinator

Recommended Four-Year Plan for Fine Arts, Music Concentration


It is the student’s responsibility to contact the program coordinator for current requirements and transfer information.

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Fall Semester (17)


Spring Semester (17)


Junior Year


Fall Semester (14)


Spring Semester (14)


Senior Year


Fall Semester (14)


Spring Semester (15)


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