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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Roadmap: B.A. in Music

The Bachelor of Arts in Music provides a humanistic approach to the study of music as a significant part of human tradition and culture. A variety of career opportunities may be open to students with this background in a liberal arts curriculum. Emphasis areas include general music and music technology.

This Roadmap is a recommended advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

First Year
Fall Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

  • MUS-XXXX Major Performance Ensemble (1 unit)
  • MUS-XXXX Major Performance Ensemble (2 unit)
 1
MUS 1220 Theory I   3
MUS 1320 Eartraining and Sightsinging I   1
MUS-16XX Freshman-Level _______ 1
MUS 1600 Basic Class Piano   1
MUS 4880 Directed Listening   1
Music Elective 3
Music Elective 3
Total Units 14
Cumulative Total 14
Spring Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

  • MUS-XXXX Major Performance Ensemble (1 unit)
  • MUS-XXXX Major Performance Ensemble (2 unit)
 1
MUS 1230 Theory II   3
MUS 1330 Eartraining and Sightsinging II   1
MUS-16XX Freshman-Level ______ 1
MUS 2600 Intermediate Class Piano   1
MUS 4880 Directed Listening   1
Music Elective 3
Music Elective 3
Total Units 14
Cumulative Total 28
  • Must repeat Intermediate Class Piano until the B.A. Piano Proficiency is completed.                                                                  

 

Second Year
Fall Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

  • MUS-XXXX Major Performance Ensemble (1 unit)
  • MUS-XXXX Major Performance Ensemble (2 unit)
 1
MUS 2000 Music of World Cultures   3
MUS 2150 Introduction to Music Technology   1
MUS 4880 Directed Listening   1
Music Elective 1
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 44
Spring Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

  • MUS-XXXX Major Performance Ensemble (1 unit)
  • MUS-XXXX Major Performance Ensemble (2 unit)
 1
MUS 2900 Music History and Literature I   3
MUS 4880 Directed Listening   1
Music Elective 1
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 4
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 60
  • MUS 2000 satisfies GE area C1                                                                                                                                                     

 

Third Year
Fall Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

 3
MUS 3100 Music History and Literature II   3
MUS 4880 Directed Listening   1
Music Elective 3
Music Elective 3
General Education Course 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 76
Spring Semester
Course
Units
MUS 3200 Music History and Literature III    3
MUS 4880 Directed Listening   1
Music Elective 1
Music Elective 1
Music Elective 1
Music Elective 1
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
Total Units 14
Cumulative Total 90

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation
Fall Semester
Course
Units
MUS 2150 Introduction to Music Technology    1
MUS 4880 Directed Listening   1
UD Music Elective 1
UD Music Elective 1
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 106
Spring Semester
Course
Units
MUS 2000 Music of World Cultures   3
MUS 4880 Directed Listening   1
UD Music Elective 1
UD Music Elective 1
UD Music Elective 1
UD Music Elective 1
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
General Education Course 3
Total Units 14
Cumulative Total 120
  •   For additional dates and details to apply for graduation, visit the Graduation Website.