Music and Performing Arts
Degree Programs
Associates in Music Degree
Students earning an Associate in Music must complete at least nine credits from Groups I, II, and III, taking one class from each group (some MU courses do not fulfill Group I requirements for this degree). Students intending to transfer to baccalaureate programs should consult with the Performing Arts Department Head for advice in selecting their courses.
- 16 credits in music theory
- 9 credits in music history and literature
- 8 credits in applied music
- 4 credits in technique
- 4 credits of ensemble
- 4 credits of interpretation
- 4 credits of piano
Instrumental Education
| Music Requirements | |
| Music Theory/Aural Comprehension | 16 credits |
| Music History | 9 credits |
| Applied Music | 8 credits |
| Interpretation | 4 credits |
| Piano Techniques | 4 credits |
| Ensemble | 4 credits |
| Total: | 45 credits |
| Non-Music Electives | |
| English Composition | 6 credits |
| Political Science | 3 credits |
| Physical Education / Wellness | 1 credits |
| Group I: Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 credits |
| Group II: Psychology and Social Sciences | 3 credits |
| Group III: Natural Science and Mathematics | 3 credits |
| Total: | 19 credits |
Choral Education
| Music Requirements | |
| Music Theory/Aural Comprehension | 16 credits |
| Music History | 9 credits |
| Applied Music | 8 credits |
| Interpretation | 4 credits |
| Piano Techniques | 4 credits |
| Ensemble | 4 credits |
| Total: | 45 credits |
| Non-Music Electives | |
| English Composition | 6 credits |
| Political Science | 3 credits |
| Physical Education / Wellness | 1 credits |
| Group I: Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 credits |
| Group II: Psychology and Social Sciences | 3 credits |
| Group III: Natural Science and Mathematics | 3 credits |
| Total: | 19 credits |
Instrumental Performance
| Music Requirements | |
| Music Theory/Aural Comprehension | 16 credits |
| Music History | 9 credits |
| Applied Music | 8 credits |
| Interpretation | 4 credits |
| Piano Techniques | 4 credits |
| Ensemble | 4 credits |
| Total: | 45 credits |
| Non-Music Electives | |
| English Composition | 6 credits |
| Political Science | 3 credits |
| Physical Education / Wellness | 1 credits |
| Group I: Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 credits |
| Group II: Psychology and Social Sciences | 3 credits |
| Group III: Natural Science and Mathematics | 3 credits |
| Total: | 19credits |
Voice Performance
| Music Requirements | |
| Music Theory/Aural Comprehension | 16 credits |
| Music History | 9 credits |
| Applied Music | 8 credits |
| Interpretation | 4 credits |
| Piano Techniques | 4 credits |
| Ensemble | 4 credits |
| Total: | 45 credits |
| Non-Music Electives | |
| English Composition | 6 credits |
| Political Science | 3 credits |
| Physical Education / Wellness | 1 credits |
Group I: Humanities and Fine Arts
(Foreign Language) | 3 credits |
| Group II: Psychology and Social Sciences | 3 credits |
| Group III: Natural Science and Mathematics | 3 credits |
| Total: | 19 credits |
Piano Performance
| Music Requirements | |
| Music Theory/Aural Comprehension | 16 credits |
| Music History | 9 credits |
| Applied Music | 8 credits |
| Interpretation | 4 credits |
| Ensemble | 4 credits |
| Total: | 41 credits |
| Non-Music Electives | |
| English Composition | 6 credits |
| Political Science | 3 credits |
| Physical Education / Wellness | 1 credits |
Group I: Humanities and Fine Arts
(Foreign Language) | 8 credits |
| Group III: Natural Science and Mathematics | 3 credits |
| Total: | 21 credits |
Music Merchandising
| Music Requirements | |
| Music Theory/Aural Comprehension | 8 credits |
| Music History (Listening/Jazz) | 6 credits |
| Applied Music | 4-6 credits |
| Interpretation | 2 credits |
| Ensemble | 4 credits |
| Total: | 24 credits |
| Non-Music Electives | |
| English Composition | 6 credits |
| Political Science | 3 credits |
| Physical Education / Wellness | 1 credits |
| Group II: Psychology and Social Sciences | 9 credits |
| Group III: Natural Science and Mathematics | 11 credits |
| Business Administration | 16 credits |
| Total: | 46 credits |
Recording Technology
| Music Requirements | |
| Music Theory/Aural Comprehension | 8 credits |
| Applied Music | 4-6 credits |
| Interpretation | 2 credits |
| Piano Techniques | 4 credits |
| Ensemble | 2 credits |
| Basic & Advanced Sequencing | 6 credits |
| Basic & Advanced Studio Techniques | 14 credits |
| Total: | 40-42 credits |
| Non-Music Electives | |
| English Composition (Business & Technical) | 6 credits |
| Political Science | 3 credits |
| Physical Education / Wellness | 1 credits |
| Group I: Humanities and Fine Arts | |
SC 135 Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
BA 282 Organizational Behavior | 3 credits |
| Group II: Psychology and Social Sciences | |
PY201 General Psychology | 3 credits |
| Group III: Natural Science and Mathematics | |
PC141 Science of Sound | 4 credits |
MA107 College Algebra | 4 credits |
EL144 Basic Electricity | 4 credits |
| Total: | 31 credits |
Associate in Arts Degree with Music Major
| Music Requirements | |
| Music Theory/Aural Comprehension | 16 credits |
| Music History | 9 credits |
| Applied Music | 8 credits |
| Interpretation | 4 credits |
| Piano Techniques | 4 credits |
| Ensemble | 4 credits |
| Total: | 45 credits |
| Non-Music Electives | |
| English Composition | 6 credits |
| Political Science | 3 credits |
| Physical Education / Wellness | 1 credits |
| Group I: Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 credits |
| Group II: Psychology and Social Sciences | 6 credits |
| Group III: Natural Science and Mathematics | 8 credits |
| Total: | 27 credits |