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University Catalog 2023-2024

Music, B.A.

Location(s): Main Campus

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The total number of semester units required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music is 120 units, of which 61 units are in the major. Consult with the appropriate undergraduate adviser for the specific number of units required in each segment of the degree including GE and free electives.

The program offers two options:

Option I - General Studies in Music
Option II - Music Technology

Students must receive a grade of C or better for core courses in the degree program to satisfy music degree requirements for graduation. A BA Senior Project (MUS 4870 ) is required. Students must register for at least 2 units of MUS 4870 over a minimum of two semesters, including the semester during which the final project is submitted.

Admission Criteria Learning Outcomes Roadmap -MUS BA (2023)

Requirements for the Major (61 units)

Requirements for the Core Courses (35 units)

Lower Division Core Courses (25 units)

Lower Division Required Core (21 units)

MUS 1000 - Concert/Recital Attendance [0]
MUS 1011 - Theory and Musicianship I [3]
MUS 1012 - Theory and Musicianship II [3]
MUS 1021 - Musicianship Lab I [1]
MUS 1022 - Musicianship Lab II [1]
MUS 1031 - Class Piano Instruction I [1]
MUS 1032 - Class Piano Instruction II [1]
MUS 1880 - Introduction to Music: Music Technology I [2]
MUS 2701 - History of Western Classical Music (Medieval to Baroque) [3]
MUS 2702 - History of Western Classical Music (Classical to Modern) [3]
And choose one of the following courses:
MUS 1500 - Music in World Culture [3]
MUS 1510 - Classical Music in Western Culture [3]
MUS 1520 - The Roots of Rock and Pop Music in American Culture [3]
MUS 1560 - Jazz in American Culture [3]
MUS 1570 - Musical Expressions of the Latino Communities in the USA [3]

Lower Division Applied Music (4 units)

Select area of specialization:

MUS 1151 - Strings [1]
MUS 1161 - Woodwinds [1]
MUS 1171 - Brass [1]
MUS 1181 - Percussion [1]
MUS 1351 - Voice [1]
MUS 1451 - Piano [1]
MUS 2151 - Strings [1]
MUS 2161 - Woodwinds [1]
MUS 2171 - Brass [1]
MUS 2181 - Percussion [1]
MUS 2300 - Group Instruction: Voice [2]
MUS 2310 - Group Keyboard Instruction [1]
MUS 2320 - Group Instrumental Instruction [1]
MUS 2351 - Voice [1]
MUS 2451 - Piano [1]

Upper Division Core Courses (10 units)

Upper Division Required Core (6 units)

MUS 3000 - Career Planning and Working in the Community [2]
MUS 4020 - World Musics [2]
MUS 4870 - Senior Project [1-3] (repeat for 2 units total)

Upper Division Ensemble (4 units)

With advisor approval:

MUS 3209 - Symphonic Band [1]
MUS 3269 - Concert Choir [1]
MUS 4209 - Wind Ensemble [1]
MUS 4239 - Exploration Ensemble [1]
MUS 4249 - Jazz Ensemble [1]
MUS 4259 - Chamber Singers [1]
MUS 4279 - Afro-Latin Ensemble [1]
MUS 4289 - New Music Ensemble [1]
MUS 4309 - Mariachi Ensemble [1]
MUS 4329 - Orchestra [1]
MUS 4449 - Commercial Music Ensemble [1]
MUS 4859 - Chamber Music [1]

Requirements for the Options (26 units)

Select one option

Option I - General Studies in Music (26 units)

Note: Students select this option are required to pass MUS 2033 or complete MUS 2032 before being approved for graduation.

Option Required Courses (10 units)

Option Directed Electives (16 units)

Choose from the following for 16 units total:

Option II - Music Technology (26 units)

Option Required Courses (19 units)

Option Directed Electives (7 units)

Choose from the following for 7 units total:

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