Music, Liberal Arts Minor

Schedule of Classes

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Requirements

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 the following courses. Only courses in which a grade of at least a C has been earned will count toward the minor.

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 1012 - Exploring Indian Music (4)
• MUS 1014 - Exploring Hip Hop Music (4)
• MUS 1211 - Basic Musicianship for Music Students (1)
• MUS 2020 - Computer-based Music Composition (4)
• MUS 2025 - Exploring Songwriting (4)

2. Eight credits applied music and/or ensemble (ensembles may be repeated) selected from:

• MUS 1100 - Vocal Techniques for Non-Majors (2)
• MUS 1103 - Beginning Guitar for Non-Majors (2)
• MUE 4001 - University Chorus (0 OR 1)
• MUE 4029 - Symphonic Band (0 OR 1)
• MUE 4045 - African Ensemble (0 OR 1)
• MUE 4046 - Steel Band (0 OR 1)