About this Program
The music minor is open to students with prior musical experience as well as newcomers to the study of music.
Program Overview
It consists of three components: music theory courses; music history courses and musical performance (individual music lessons and music ensembles). Students must take a minimum number of credits in each of these categories, as shown below.
See our course catalog for more information on this program.
Degrees Offered
- Minor
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Music Theory courses:
| MUSC 101 | Beginning Music Theory & Musicianship | 3.0 |
| MUSC 201 | Intermediate Music Theory & Musicianship | 3.0 |
Music History courses:
| MUSC 103 | Introduction to Western Classical Music | 3.0 |
| MUSC 107 | Introduction to Country Music | 3.0 |
| MUSC 114 | American Musical Theater | 3.0 |
| MUSC 120 | History of Rock Music | 3.0 |
| MUSC 220 | Music and the Movies | 3.0 |
| MUSC 223 | History of Jazz | 3.0 |
| MUSC 250 | World Music | 3.0 |
| MUSC 299 | Special Topics in Music | 3.0 |
| MUSC 301 | Advanced Music Theory/Form & Analysis | 3.0 |
| MUSC 303 | History of Western Classical Music I | 3.0 |
| MUSC 304 | History of Western Classical Music II | 3.0 |
| MUSC 318/HON 318 | Theory and Practice in the Arts: The Philosophy of Music | 3.0 |
| MUSC 335 | Teaching Assistantship in Music | 2.0 |
| MUSC 375 | Independent Study | 1.0 - 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6.0 | |
Applied Music and Ensemble Requirements
| 2 credits of music ensemble | 2.0 | |
| 4 credits of applied music in any area (music lessons) | 4.0 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 0-6.0 | |
What majors pair well with the music minor?
Explore complementary majors that build upon and tie into the music minor.
Art and Archaeology, Art History Concentration
Art historical research often explores the intersection of visual and performing arts.
Early Childhood Education
Music is often an important extracurricular activity for elementary students.
Program Contact
Department Chair of Music