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. Sixteen credits in music history and theory selected from

MUS 1000 - An Introduction to Music (4)
MUS 1001 - “What’s On Your Playlist?” Music Listening and the Self (4)
MUS 1002 - Exploring Technology in Music (4)
MUS 1005 - Foundations of Rock (4)
MUS 1006 - Exploring Film Music (4)
MUS 1007 - Exploring Jazz (4)
MUS 1010 - Exploring African Music (4)
MUS 1011 - Exploring Caribbean Music (4)
MUS 2020 - Computer-based Music Composition (4)
MUS 2025 - Exploring Songwriting (4)
MUS 1211 - Basic Musicianship for Music Students (2)

2. Four credits applied music selected from

MUS 1100 - Vocal Techniques for Non-Majors (2)
MUS 1101 - Beginning Piano for Non-Majors (2)
MUS 1103 - Beginning Guitar for Non-Majors (2)
Or voice or instrument at the 1000 level, subject to acceptance by the applied instructor

3. Four credits of ensemble

Any MUE course, subject to ensemble audition