Other Programs
Concentration in Jazz Studies
(16 credit hours)
The concentration in Jazz Studies is available to any Music major (Performance, Composition, Music Education, Music Therapy, Sound Recording Technology, or Bachelor of Arts in Music) wishing to pursue jazz through performance, historical context, and theoretical background. Course work and ensemble participation beyond the minimum requirements is possible and encouraged.
The concentration is in addition to, and does not supersede nor replace, requirements for the student's declared major. Also, Music Education majors wishing to complete a concentration in Jazz Studies will do so in addition to their concentration in either Vocal/General or Instrumental music education.
6 credit hours in Music History per advisement (i.e., African American Music, History of Jazz, American Music). Three (3) of the 6 credit hours can also serve within the student's major.
3 credit hours in Music Theory (300 level or above) per advisement. These credit hours can also serve within the student's major.
Plus the following:
MUS 362 |
Jazz Theory |
MUS 361 |
Jazz Improvisation |
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2 semesters participation in Jazz Combo |
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2 semesters participation in Jazz Ensemble |
Concentration in Community Music
(24 credit hours)
The program is available to any Music major in addition to the student's primary curriculum. Any of the courses below may also be used to satisfy courses in the major, including general studies, as applicable.
MUED 250 |
Foundations of Music Education I |
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MUED 251 |
Foundations of Music Education II |
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MUED 450 |
Directed Study (practicum or project in Community Music) |
MUTY 240 |
Music for Children with Disabilities |
MUTY 270 |
Social Instruments |
MUS 119 |
Free Improvisation |
MUS 380 |
The Business of Music |
Three courses from: Music (MUS) 264, 265, 270, 333, 334, 457.
Alternative, nontraditional, community-based ensembles by advisement.
The following, while not required in the concentration, are recommended for further study: (MUS) 401 or 404; (MUED) 291 or MUS 485.
Minor in Music
Thirty (30) credit hours: Music (MUS) 121*-122*, 123*-124* (or 101-102), 263*, 264*; four semesters of (MUS) 104; four participations in ensembles; and 12 credit hours of electives in music theory, music history and literature or music education, at least 6 of which must be from upper division courses (300-400 level).
*Course is designed for Music majors. Access requires satisfaction of prerequisites and/or testing.
Minor in Jazz
The program is for non-Music majors. (Majors should refer to Concentration in Jazz Studies.)
30 credit hours minimum
MUS 104 |
Applied Music Class Non-Music Majors (four semesters) |
MUS 117- MUS 118 |
Piano Classes |
MUS 121*- MUS 122* |
Aural Skills I & II |
MUS 123*- MUS 124* |
Music Theory I & II |
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MUS 264* |
Music History |
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MUS 115 |
Music Appreciation |
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MUS 265 |
History of Jazz |
MUS 361 |
Jazz Improvisation |
MUS 021- MUS 050 |
Jazz ensembles and combos (four semesters) |
6 credit hours of electives in music
*Course is designed for Music majors. Access requires satisfaction of prerequisites and/or testing.
Music Concentration for Bachelor of Science Degree in Childhood Education
(34 credit hours)
MUS 121*- MUS 122* |
Aural Skills I & II |
MUS 123*- MUS 124* |
Music Theory I & II |
MUED 315 |
Music, Play and Self |
MUS 450- MUS 451 |
Directed Studies |
Plus Music History courses 300 and/or 400 level by advisement
Choose any three Piano Class courses (beginning with MUS 118)
Choose either Guitar Classes (MUED) 310 and 311) or Social Instruments (MUTY) 270
*Access to any course designed for Music majors requires satisfaction of prerequisites and/or testing.
