Sample Curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts in Music, Specialization in Music History and Literature
Year 1 (Fall Semester)
(1) MUS 121A Class Piano (or Proficiency)
(3) MUS 125A Theory (BFPA)
(1) MUS 126A Aural Skills
(2) MUS 139A Diction (Voice Students Only) or Music Elective (Non-Voice Students)
(2) MUS 140 Applied Lessons
(1) MUS Major Ensemble
(3) ENG 101 English Composition I
(0) MUS 100 Convocation
(3) ACS 101 Public Speaking or ACS 103 Interpersonal Communication Skills
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
17 - Total Credits
Year 1 (Spring Semester)
(1) MUS 121B Class Piano (or Proficiency)
(3) MUS 125B Theory (BFPA)
(1) MUS 126B Aural Skills
(2) MUS 267 History of Music I (BHUM)
(2) MUS 139B Diction (Voice Major Only) or Music Elective (Non-Voice Students)
(2) MUS 140 Applied Lessons
(1) MUS Major Ensemble
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(0) MUS 100 Convocation
15 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Fall Semester)
(1) MUS 221A Class Piano (or Proficiency)
(4) MUS 225A Theory (BFPA)
(2) MUS 367A History of Music II (BHUM)
(2) MUS 240 Applied Lessons
(1) MUS Major Ensemble
(1) MUS Elective
(3) RA 101 Reasoning & Argumentation
(3) Breadth Physical Science (BPS)
(0) MUS 100 Convocation
17 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Spring Semester)
(1) MUS 221B Class Piano (or Proficiency)
(4) MUS 225B Theory (BFPA)
(2) MUS 367B History of Music III
(2) MUS 240 Applied Lessons
(1) MUS Major Ensemble
(3) QR 101, MATH 150 or Higher
(2) Health Experience (EH)
(0) MUS 100 Convocation
15 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Fall Semester)
(3) MUS 326 Analysis
(3) Breadth Life Science (BLS)
(4) FL 101 Elementary Foreign Language I (BICS, EREG)
(3) Breadth Social Science (BSS)
(2) Elective Music Literature
(0) MUS 100 Convocation
15 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Spring Semester)
(3) Lab Experience (EL)
(4) FL 102 Elementary Foreign Language II
(3) Experience U.S. Race, Gender, and Equity (ERGU)
(2) Elective Music Literature
(3) Elective
(0) MUS 100 Convocation
15 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Fall Semester)
(3) MUS 442 Counterpoint
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
(3) Elective
(2) Elective Music Literature
(2) Elective
(0) MUS 100 Convocation
13 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Spring Semester)
(2) Elective Music Literature
(3) Elective
(3) Elective
(3) Elective
(2) Elective
(0) MUS 100 Convocation
(0) MUS 400A-Z Senior Assignment
13 - Total Credits
Total Hours 120
Transfer Students: To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bold course requirements pre-transfer and satisfy either the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, AS or AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. If minor requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact listed. Visit the transfer credit website to find course equivalency guides. All transfer students most take placement exams in music theory and class piano. Placement in the appropriate level of applied lessons and related courses determined by applied faculty.
