Music, Liberal Arts Minor

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The curriculum for the traditional liberal arts minor consists mainly of music classes intended for non-majors. Only a few of these classes can be used for major credit toward a bachelor’s degree in music. This minor requires no audition. Students must complete a minimum of 24 credits in:

1. 16 credits in music history and theory selected from

MUS 200 - Cultural Foundations and Historical Development of Rock Music (4)
MUS 236 - Music in African Culture (4)
MUS 334 - History of Film Music (4)
MUS 336 - Music of the Americas: African Origins (4)
MUS 338 - Jazz and Blues: American Music (4)
MUS 425 - Critical Theory Methodologies in the Global Arts (4)
MUT 111 - Basic Musicianship for Music Students (2)

2. 4 credits applied music selected from

MUA 150 - Vocal Techniques for Non-Majors (2)
MUA 151 - Beginning Piano for Non-Majors (2)
MUA 152 - Beginning Guitar for Non-Majors (2)
MUA 153 - Intermediate Guitar for Non-Majors (2)
Or at the 100 level in the major instrument area, subject to acceptance by the applied instructor

3. 4 credits of ensemble

Any MUE course, subject to ensemble audition.