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Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: MUSC-BA (TCMU)

Music Major, B.A. (Theory/Composition Concentration)

FRESHMAN YEAR (31-35 credits)
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
MUSC 1000 - Symposium   1 MUSC 1310 - Theory & Aural Skills II   4
MUSC 1300 - Theory & Aural Skills I   4 MUSC 18xx Applied Music 2
MUSC 18xx Applied Music 2 MUSC 12xx Ensemble 1
MUSC 12xx Ensemble 1 CSCI 1100 - Using Information Technology  
or Proficiency Exam*		 0-3
Foreign Language 2020** 3   3
  3 Natural Science Course 4
 
or  		 3-4    
Fall Total 17-18 Spring Total 14-17

 

SOPHOMORE YEAR (33 credits)
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
1 MUSC 29xx Applied Music 2
  3 MUSC 12xx Ensemble 1
  4 Minor Course 3
MUSC 18xx Applied Music 2 Minor Course 3
MUSC 12xx Ensemble 1   3
              3 Natural Science Course 4
Literature Course 3    
Fall Total 17 Spring Total 16

 

JUNIOR YEAR (29 credits)
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
  2   3
Minor Course 3   2
Minor Course 3   3
Non-US History Course 3 Minor Course 3
Free Elective Course 4 Social and Behavioral Science Course 3
Fall Total 15 Spring Total 14

 

SENIOR YEAR (27 credits)
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
Minor Course 3   2
Minor Course 3   2
Humanities Course 3 Free Elective Courses 8
Social and Behavioral Science Course 3 Oral Communication Course 3
Fall Total 12 Spring Total 15

TOTAL = 120 credits 

Note:

* Proficiency exam may be taken for 0 credit in lieu of . Must be completed to meet Graduation requirements. Those students who complete the proficiency exam and are short credits towards their total degree requirements may be required to take additional electives. 

** Students who are unable to begin foreign language courses at 2020 must use free elective credits to meet language requirements.