Music, B.S.

B.S. degree program

Total hours required: 49-51

Specific courses required:

15-17 additional hours to be chosen from:

any additional MU or CMU private lessons or ensembles (beyond those required, 10 hours maximum)

any regular CMU courses

any regular MU courses except:

MU 1103 - Fundamentals of Music (3) F
MU 1641 - Class Piano I (1) F, SP
MU 1651 - Class Piano II (1) F, SP
MU 1741 - Class Guitar I (1) F, SP
All course prerequisites apply to electives.

Additional Requirements:

8 semester hours (50-minute) private lessons on major instrument for credit; minimum 4 hours at 3000 level.

Participation and a passing grade in a major ensemble for 8 semesters.

MU 1000 - A Cappella Singers (0)
or
MU 1050 - Wind Ensemble (0)
or
MU 1080 - Orchestra (0)
MU 2000 - Recital Seminar (0) F, SP
Enrollment and passing grade, 8 semesters

Total hours required: 46-48

Specific courses required:

Note:

The Bachelor of Science degree in music is paired with math/science courses that prepare students for a professional program in the sciences. The degree includes courses in mathematics and science and prepares students for the MCAT exam at the end of the junior year.