10 Credits – Communication Skills (grade of 2.0 or higher required for graduation)
English 101 and
Select one: English 201, 202, 203, 235 or Communication 220
5 Credits – Quantitative Skills
Math 107, 140, 141, 142, 146, 148, 151, 152, 153, 173, 200, 211, 238, 254 or Philosophy
120
45 Credits – Distribution Requirements
15 credits Humanities from 2 different subject areas: 10 credits from Core Music Courses
(Music 131/121, Music 132/122), 5 credits of foreign language (preferably a romance
language) is highly recommended.
15 credits Natural Sciences from 2 different subject areas: one must include a lab
15 credits Social Sciences from 2 different subject areas
53 Required Core Credits - (maximum 15 restricted credits)
30 credits: Theory and Ear Training: Music 131/121, Music 132/122, Music 133/123, Music 241, Music 242, Music
243
12 credits: Ensembles: Music 170, 172, 173, 270, 272, 273 (may be repeated)
5 credits: Keyboard Skills: Music 125, 221 (may be repeated). The 200 level must be passed to graduate. Some or all of the keyboard credits may be challenged/waived for students with advanced
keyboard skills. Typically keyboard majors will have the requirement waived and will substitute the
credits with Music 116.
6 credits: Private Lessons (3 at the 100 level, 3 at the 200 level): Music 110, 112, 113, 210, 211, 212 (may
be repeated). The 200 level must be passed to graduate. A solo recital in second year private lessons
is typically required.
STREAMLINED REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
Required and Distribution Area Courses:
Communication Skills 10 credits
Quantitative Skills 5 credits
Humanities Distribution 15 credits (5 net* credits)
Natural Science Distribution 15 credits
Social Science Distribution 15 credits
Total: 50 credits
Core Courses:
Theory/Ear 30 credits (*includes 10 credits of Humanities)
2 Credit (WVC) Ensembles 12 credits
Keyboard Skills 5 credits
Lessons 6 credits
Total: 53 credits
Total Degree Credits: 103 credits
*10 credits of the 15-credit in Humanities are already counted in the Core Courses
(Music 131/121, Music 132/122)
Recommended Course Sequence:
Fall Quarter
English 101
Music &121 and &131 (Theory/Ear Training)
1 cr Lessons (Music 110, 111, or 112)
2 cr Ensemble (Music 170, 172, 173)
13 credits
Winter Quarter
English 201, 202,203 or 235 or Communication 220
Music &122 and &132 (Theory/Ear Training)
Natural or Social Science
Music 125 (Piano)
1 cr Lessons (Music 110, 111, or 112)
2 cr Ensemble (Music 170, 172, 173)
19 credits
Spring Quarter
Math &107, 140, &141, &142, &146, &148, &151, &152, &153, &173, 200, 211, 238, 254
or PHIL 120
Natural or Social Science
Music &123 and &133 (Theory/Ear Training)
Music 125 (Piano)
1 cr Lessons (Music 110, 111, or 112)
2 cr Ensemble (Music 170, 172, 173)
19 credits
Fall Quarter
Natural or Social Science
Music &241 (Theory/Ear Training)
Music 125 (Piano)
1 cr Lessons (Music 110, 111, 112, 210, 211, or 212)
2 cr Ensemble (Music 170, 172, 173, 270, 272 or 273)
19 credits
Winter Quarter
Natural or Social Science
Music &242 (Theory/Ear Training)
Music 221 (Piano)
1 cr Lessons (Music 110, 111, 112, 210, 211, or 212)
2 cr Ensemble (Music 170, 172, 173, 270, 272 or 273)
14 credits
Spring Quarter
Natural or Social Science
Humanities
Music &243 (Theory/Ear Training)
Music 221 (Piano)
1 cr Lessons (Music 110, 111, 112, 210, 211, or 212)
2 cr Ensemble (Music 170, 172, 173, 270, 272 or 273)
19 credits
Total Credits 103 credits
