Music (BIS)

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Program Code: 3037
CIPC: 500901

Students declaring an emphasis in music as one of their three BIS concentrations must abide by all guidelines and stipulations detailed in the BIS student handbook.

Courses taken in fulfillment of the music area emphasis must total a minimum of 18 credit hours and will be determined in consultation with the music BIS advisor and approved by the department chair (or dean, if the advisor and chair are the same person). These courses should directly and demonstratively contribute to the goals set forth by the student in his/her approved BIS application.

Required Courses

MUSC 1010 CA - Introduction to Music Credits: (3)
MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I Credits: (2)
MUSC 1130 - Sight-Singing & Aural Skills I Credits: (1)
MUSC 1120 - Music Theory II Credits: (2)
MUSC 1140 - Sight-Singing & Aural Skills II Credits: (1)

Select at least one of the following:

MUSC 1025 CA - History of Country Music Credits: (3)
MUSC 1030 CA - Introduction to Jazz Credits: (3)
MUSC 1033 CA - Introduction to American Music Credits: (3)
MUSC 1035 CA - History of Rock and Roll Credits: (3)
MUSC 1040 CA - Music of World Cultures Credits: (3)
MUSC 1043 HU - Music, the Arts & Civilizations Credits: (3)
MUSC 1063 CA - Music in Religion Credits: (3)

Note:

Please note that according to the BIS student handbook, courses taken in completion of the university General Education requirements will not count toward a BIS emphasis. In other words, “double-dipping” is not allowed.