2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Music Major - Music Studies Specialization


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Program Coordinator/Contact
David Reynolds, Department Head
Department of Music
Lincoln Music Hall 205, Box 2212
605-688-5187
E-mail:  paul.reynolds@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/mus
Click here for additional department information. 

Program Information
This program takes advantage of the types of courses central to a liberal arts education. Although the degree is not tied to any specific career aspiration, students often use the degree as preparation for careers in musicology, composing, music librarianship, and private studio teaching. The flexibility of the curriculum is also used by students desiring a performance-based course of study and to prepare for graduate school.

Music Program Application Requirements 

Course Delivery Format
The department offers coursework in classroom, studio, and performance settings. The program allows for internship experiences and independent studies.

Requirements for Music Major - Music Studies Specialization: 120 Credits


 Bachelor of Arts

System General Education Requirements*: 30


Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 5


College Requirements: 5-16


Bachelor of Arts 

  • Modern Languages* (completion and competency in one language at the 202 level or a department-approved advanced upper division language course) Credits: 3-14
  • Social Sciences  Credits: 0-2

See the College of Arts and Sciences  for additional information about Bachelor of Arts Specifications  and Bachelor of Science Specifications 

Major Requirements: 50


Music Studies Core: 30

Music Organization: 8

  • MUEN 100-299 - Music Organization Credits: 4
  • MUEN 300-499 - Music Organization Credits: 4

Applied Music Credits: 12

Electives: 19-30


Total Required Credits: 120


Notes


Students must earn at least a “C” in each course used to meet the departmental requirements of all majors, minors, and certificates.
1 Concurrent enrollment with all MUAP courses.

Curriculum Notes


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs).

** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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