Minors in Music
The minors in music allow students to take advantage of systematic instruction and participation opportunities throughout their college careers. The requirements can easily be coordinated with most academic majors.
In addition to the courses listed below, students must pass a keyboard proficiency test and attend at least 20 authorized concerts. More information is available in the Music Student Handbook for music students.
Requirements for the minor in music (at least 18 credits):
| MUS 109 | Musicianship I | 2 credits |
| MUS 163 | Music Theory I | 3 credits |
| MUS 164 | Music Theory II | 3 credits |
| MUS 201 | Development of Western Music | 2 credits |
| Four credits of studio instruction (through at least MUAP 103, with completion of MUAP 175) | 4 credits | |
| Completion of Concert Attendance requirement, MUS 400 | 0 credits | |
Four credits of ensemble participation from the following options:
| 4 credits | |
| TOTAL | 18 credits |
Requirements for the minor in music history and culture (at least 15 credits):
| MUS 101 | Introduction to Music | 3 credits |
| MUS 204 | Popular Music in America | 3 credits |
| MUS 304 | World Music | 3 credits |
| MUS 350 | Music and Meaning | 3 credits |
Three credits from the following: | ||
| MUS 107 | Introduction to Electronic Music | 1 credit |
| MUS 190 | Topics in Music | 1-3 credits |
| MUS 285 | Introduction to the Music Industry | 3 credits |
| MUS 337 | Studies in Liturgical Theology and Practice | 3 credits |
| MUS 390 | Topics in Music | 1-3 credits |
| MUEN 350 | Choirs | 1-3 credits |
| MUEN 352 | Bands | 1-3 credits |
| MUEN 354 | Orchestra | 1-3 credits |
| MUTH 120 | Introduction to Music Therapy | 3 credits |
| TOTAL | 15 credits |