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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: Social and Behavioral 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: Social and Behavioral 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: Social and Behavioral 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 3 credits
Group II: Social and Behavioral 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 6 credits
Music History (Listening/Jazz) 6 credits
Applied Music 4 credits
Interpretation 2 credits
Ensemble 4 credits
Total: 22 credits
Non-Music Electives  
English Composition 6 credits
Political Science 3 credits
Physical Education / Wellness 1 credits
Group II: Social and Behavioral 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
SC 293 Group Problem Solving
3 credits
Group II: Social and Behavioral 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 8 credits
Group II: Social and Behavioral Sciences 8 credits
Group III: Natural Science and Mathematics 8 credits
Total: 34 credits


Updated on 20-MAY-08
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