Associate of Arts in Music
Mission Statement
The mission of the Associate of Arts in Music program is to provide a rigorous, student-focused curriculum aligned with national accreditation standards, preparing students for arts-related careers, transfer to baccalaureate programs, or as a minor for other degrees.
Admissions Requirements for Music
Music Majors/Minors
It is highly recommended that students intending to major in music have studied voice or an instrument with a qualified teacher. Admission to all music degree programs is by audition only, which is used to guide and assist students to make informed choices and to determine eligibility for music scholarships. Audition requirements and dates are published annually. Students also have the option of submitting their audition electronically.
Non-Music Majors
Non-music majors are welcome and form an integral part of the musical/cultural life of the University. Admission to the University Ensembles and eligibility for scholarships is by audition only. Audition requirements and dates for students of other majors are published annually. Students also have the option of submitting their auditions electronically.
Degree Requirements
Area I - Foundations Skills - 3 hours
| FSL 101 | Foundations of Scholarship and Learning | 3 |
| | or | |
| HON 101 | First Year Honors Seminar | 3 |
FSL 101 is required for new and transferring freshmen with less than 24 hours. Students must earn a "C" or higher in FSL 101 or HON 101.
Area I - Rhetoric and Communication - 9 hours
Students must earn a "C" or higher in ENG 101 and ENG 102 or HON 110.
Area I - Mathematics - 3-4 hours
Choose one from the following:
Area I - Computer Literacy - 3 hours
| CIS 170 | Introduction to Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| | or | |
| ED 190/CIS 190 | Introduction to Computers for Instruction | 3 |
Area II - The Arts - 3 hours
Students must earn a "C" or higher in MU 129.
Area II - Literature in English - 3 hours
Choose one from the following:
Area II - Social Science and Humanities - 6 hours
Choose two from the following:
| ANTH 210/SOC 210 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ECON 241 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| | or | |
| ECON 242 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| GEOG 200 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HON 221 | Humanities & Social Sciences Honors Seminar | 3 |
| PHIL 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| POLSC 223 | Introduction to American National Government & Politics | 3 |
| | or | |
| POLSC 224 | Introduction to American State and Local Government & Politics | 3 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| | or | |
| PSY 211 | Psychology of Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| SOC 221 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| | or | |
| SOC 223 | Social Problems | 3 |
| | or | |
| SOC 243 | Peoples and Cultures of the World in Sociological Perspective | 3 |
Area II - History - 6 hours
Choose one sequence from the following:
| HIS 111 | History of Western Civilization I | 3 |
| | and | |
| HIS 112 | History of Western Civilization II | 3 |
| | or | |
| HIS 191 | World Civilization to 1500 | 3 |
| | and | |
| HIS 192 | World Civilization since 1500 | 3 |
| | or | |
| HIS 201 | History of the United States I | 3 |
| | and | |
| HIS 202 | History of the United States II | 3 |
Area II - The Natural Sciences - 8 hours
Choose two different science disciplines from the following:
Required Music Courses - 17-25 hours
| MU 128 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MU 131 | Elementary Music Theory I | 3 |
| MU 132 | Elementary Music Theory II | 3 |
| MU 133 | Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 1 |
| MU 134 | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
| MU 151 | Class Piano IA | 1 |
| MU 152 | Class Piano IB | 1 |
| 4 semesters | Applied Private Instruction 100 level | 1-2 |
| 4 semesters | Recital/Concert Enrichment | 0 |
| 4 semesters | Performance Ensemble 100 level | 0-1 |
Students must earn a "C" or higher in Music courses.
General Electives - 0-2 hours
Students take electives as needed, in order to fulfill the minimum of 60 semester credit hours required for graduation.
Required General Education Core (GEC) (41-45 hours)
Required Music Courses (17-25 hours)
General Electives (0-2 hours)
60 minimum hours required for graduation.