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MUSIC MAJOR: EMPHASIS IN TECHNOLOGY
Suggested Course Sequence: A Four-Year Plan

Total credits will vary depending upon emphasis but 23 upper-division credits are required for the BA in Music: Emphasis in Performance major. This course sequence is meant to be used as a guideline. Consult with your faculty advisor or academic counselor about modifying this plan to meet your needs, and to reflect any coursework you have already completed prior to enrolling at SPU.

  YEAR 1   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum USEM 1000 UCOR 1000
OR
UFDN 1000
UCOR 1000
OR
UFDN 1000
Major

MUS 1104,

MUS 1107,
Music ensemble (2 credits),
Individual Instruction (1-2 credits)

MUS 1105,

MUS 1108,
Music ensemble (2 credits),
Individual Instruction (1-2 credits)

MUS 1106,

MUS 1109,
Music ensemble (2 credits),
Individual Instruction (1-2 credits)

Meet with a faculty advisor in the Music department to select an area of emphasis and continue long-term planning
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
Foreign Language Competency, if required     Complete Writing Skills and Math Skills Competency requirements, as dictated by placement tests
AHB, AHC, SSA, SSB, NSA, NSB, MAT (Choose one to three depending on competency courses needed)
Other Electives to reach at least 45 credits if needed


  YEAR 2   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum UCOR 2000
UFDN 2000/3001
UCOR 2000
UFDN 2000/3001
   
Major

MUS 2101,
MUS 2601,

Music ensemble (2 credits),
Individual Instruction (1-2 credits)

MUS 2102,
MUS 2602,
Music ensemble (2 credits),
Individual Instruction (1-2 credits)

MUS 2103,
MUS 2603,

Music ensemble (2 credits),
Individual Instruction (1-2 credits)

Complete piano proficiency;
Continue to work with your faculty advisor to select courses required for your emphasis
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
      AHB, AHC, SSA, SSB, NSA, NSB, MAT (whichever categories remain unfulfilled)
Other

Apply for admission to the major once you have earned a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Electives to reach at least 90 credits if needed



  YEAR 3   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum UCOR 3000
UFDN 3100
UCOR 3000
UFDN 3100
   
Major

MUS 3608,

MUS 4654,

Music ensemble (2 credits),
Individual Instruction (1-2 credits)

MUS 3609,

MUS 4655,

Music ensemble (2 credits),
Individual Instruction (1-2 credits)

MUS 3609,

MUS 4656,

Music ensemble (2 credits),
Individual Instruction (1-2 credits)

Continue to work with your faculty advisor to select courses required for your emphasis
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
      AHB, AHC, SSA, SSB, NSA, NSB, MAT (whichever categories remain unfulfilled)
Other

Apply to graduate once 105 credits and admission to major have been earned.

Electives to reach at least 135 credits if needed



  YEAR 4   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum        
Major

MUS 4943,

Music ensemble (2 credits),
Individual Instruction (1-2 credits)

MUS 4960,

Music ensemble (2 credits),
Individual Instruction (1-2 credits)

MUS 4899,

Music ensemble (2 credits),
Individual Instruction (1-2 credits),
MUS 4899

Continue to work with your faculty advisor to select courses required for your emphasis
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
      AHB, AHC, SSA, SSB, NSA, NSB, MAT (whichever categories remain unfulfilled)
Other

Create a final-year plan and meet with your faculty advisor for review. Electives to reach at least 180 total college-level quarter credits and 60 upper-division credits if needed

* Students who transfer to SPU with junior standing should review the freshman and sophomore year sequence and make certain they complete these requirements as soon as possible.


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