Page 1 of 7 Undergraduate Degree Map for Completion in Four Years College: College of Arts and Humanities Department: Music Name of Program: MUSIC INDUSTRY Degree Designation: BS Emphasis/Concentration: Option: Version: 1 Version Explanation: Type of Program: Broad Major Minor Required: Yes Specific Minor (if required): Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, Business Law, Mass Media, or Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor Program Description: The Bachelor of Science in Music Industry prepares students to build successful music business careers by developing a deep, pragmatic understanding of the new industry and today's market opportunities we show how individual passions can meet those opportunities. Admission Requirements: Audition required Advising: You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to successful completion of the degree. A "C" (or "P") is required in all music courses required for this degree. A complete listing of program faculty, policies, and course descriptions is available in the undergraduate bulletin. TERM 1 FALL Completion of 15 credit hours
Page 2 of 7 Completion of 15 credit hours MUS 100 Recital class 0 MUS 131 Music Theory 1 2 MUS 133 Aural Skills 1 2 MUS 185 Foundations in Music Industry 2 MUS 1xx Goal Area 11: Ensemble* 1 MUS xxx Private Lessons** 1 ENGL 101 Goal Area 1A: Composition*** 4 Must earn a "C" or better Goal Area 5: Social/Behavioral Sciences**** 3 Term 1 Notes: An audition is required before registering for Private Lessons or some ensembles. See your advisor for more information. **Choose from MUS 151 Class Instruction in Singing, MUS 251 Private Voice 1, MUS 261 Private Piano 1, MUS 262 Private Harpsichord 1, MUS 265 Private Organ 1, MUS 271 Private Brass Instrument 1, MUS 272 Private Reed and Other Instruments 1, MUS 273 Private String Instruments 1, MUS 274 Private Percussion 1, MUS 275 Private Classical Guitar 1, MUS 278 Private Instrument 1 ***If English 101 is not available, try to register for it in the following semester, and take another general education class in this semester. ****Goal Area 5 requires a minimum of two courses from different disciplines, for a total of 6 credits or more. TERM 2 SPRING Completion of 30 credit hours Advance to Sophomore status MUS 132 Music Theory 2 2 MUS 134 Aural Skills 2 2 MUS 160 Class Piano 1 1 MUS 181 Intro to Music Tech for Music Industry 2 MUS 282 Activity in Music Industry 1 MUS 1xx Goal Area 11: Ensemble* 1 MUS xxx Private Lessons 1 MUS 120 Goal Area 6: Intro to Music 3 Term 2 Notes: Goal Area 1B: Communication*** 3 4
Page 3 of 7 ***Recommended: CMST Public Speaking, or CMST 212 Professional Communication & Interviewing TERM 3 FALL A Freshman Interview for Admission to the Music industry Program is required prior to, or during, Term 3. MUS 1xx Ensemble* 1 MUS 161 Class Piano 2 1 MUS 162 Advanced Class Piano and Proficiency 0 MUS 2xx Private Lessons** 1 MUS 282 Activity in Music Industry 1 MUS 285 Critical Listening 1 in Music Industry 1 Term 3 Notes: Goal Area 4: Math/Logical Reasoning*** 3 4 Goal Area 5: Social/Behavioral Sciences**** 3 Goal Area 6: Humanities and the Arts***** 3 Goal Area 8: Global Diversity 3 **Choose from MUS 251 Private Voice 1, MUS 261 Private Piano 1, MUS 262 Private Harpsichord 1, MUS 265 Private Organ 1, MUS 271 Private Brass Instrument 1, MUS 272 Private Reed and Other Instruments 1, MUS 273 Private String Instruments 1, MUS 274 Private Percussion 1, MUS 275 Private Classical Guitar 1, MUS 278 Private Instrument 1 ***Suggested: ECON 207 Business Statistics ****Goal Area 5 requires a minimum of two courses from different disciplines, for a total of 6 credits or more. *****Goal Area 6 course must be from a discipline other than music TERM 4 SPRING Completion of 60 credit hours Advance to Junior status MUS 1xx Ensemble* 1 MUS 2xx Private Lesson** 1 MUS 284 Social Media in Music Industry 2 MUS 286 Critical Listening 2 in Music Industry 1
Page 4 of 7 Completion of 60 credit hours Advance to Junior status MUS 298 Sophomore Review in Music Industry 0 Required prior to registration in upper division courses MUS 126 Goal Area 7: Pop Music USA 2 3 ENGL 272W Goal Area 2, Goal Area 13: Business Communications 4 Goal Area 3: Natural Sciences*** 3 4 Term 4 Notes: **Choose from MUS 251 Private Voice 1, MUS 261 Private Piano 1, MUS 262 Private Harpsichord 1, MUS 265 Private Organ 1, MUS 271 Private Brass Instrument 1, MUS 272 Private Reed and Other Instruments 1, MUS 273 Private String Instruments 1, MUS 274 Private Percussion 1, MUS 275 Private Classical Guitar 1, MUS 278 Private Instrument 1 ***Requires two courses from different disciplines, 6 credits or more. At least one course must have a laboratory. TERM 5 FALL Apply for Graduation MUS 325 Pop Music USA 1: 3 MUS 3xx Ensemble* 1 MUS 382 Practicum in Music Industry 1 MUS 381 Music Management/Concert Production 3 Term 5 Notes: Goal Area 3: Natural Sciences** 3 4 Courses from minor*** 3 *Choose from MUS 301 Concert Choir, MUS 302 University Chorale, MUS 303 Chamber Singers, MUS 304 Opera, MUS 306 Vocal Jazz Ensemble, MUS 311 Wind Ensemble, MUS 312 Symphonic Band, MUS 313 Athletic Band 1, MUS 314 Drum Corps 1, MUS 315 Jazz Ensemble, MUS 316 University Orchestra, MUS 317 Theatre Orchestra, MUS 318 Jazz Combo, or MUS 319 Ensemble **Requires two courses from different disciplines, 6 credits or more. At least one course must have a laboratory. ***This will vary according to the chosen minor. Students pursuing the BS in Music Industry may choose from the following minors: Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, Business Law, Mass Media, or Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor. Many courses in these minors can also fulfill General Education requirements. Please speak to your advisor before choosing a minor. TERM 6 SPRING Completion of 90 credit hours Advance to Senior status
Page 5 of 7 Completion of 90 credit hours Advance to Senior status MUS 3xx Ensemble* 1 MUS 382 Practicum in Music Industry 1 MUS 481 Digital Audio Theory/Techniques 2 MUS 482 Music Promotions 3 MUS 483 Music in the Marketplace 3 Term 6 Notes: Goal Area 9: Ethical/Civic Responsibility 3 Course from minor 3 *Choose from MUS 301 Concert Choir, MUS 302 University Chorale, MUS 303 Chamber Singers, MUS 304 Opera, MUS 306 Vocal Jazz Ensemble, MUS 311 Wind Ensemble, MUS 312 Symphonic Band, MUS 313 Athletic Band 1, MUS 314 Drum Corps 1, MUS 315 Jazz Ensemble, MUS 316 University Orchestra, MUS 317 Theatre Orchestra, MUS 318 Jazz Combo, or MUS 319 Ensemble TERM 7 FALL MUS 3xx Ensemble* 1 MUS 450 Project Development in Music Industry 3 MUS 484 Legal Aspects of the Music Industry 2 Term 7 Notes: Goal Area 10 3 Courses from minor 3 Goal Area 8 3 *Choose from MUS 301 Concert Choir, MUS 302 University Chorale, MUS 303 Chamber Singers, MUS 304 Opera, MUS 306 Vocal Jazz Ensemble, MUS 311 Wind Ensemble, MUS 312 Symphonic Band, MUS 313 Athletic Band 1, MUS 314 Drum Corps 1, MUS 315 Jazz Ensemble, MUS 316 University Orchestra, MUS 317 Theatre Orchestra, MUS 318 Jazz Combo, or MUS 319 Ensemble TERM 8 SPRING MUS 497 Internship* 5 Courses from Minor** 9
Page 6 of 7 Term 8 Notes: *Please consult with your advisor. Depending upon the minor that you are pursuing, you may need more than five credits to meet the minimum of 40 credits in upper division courses needed to graduate. **If you plan to do an internship in a city that is not within commuting distance of Mankato, these courses will need to be completed in another term (unless they are online courses). Please work with your advisor to develop a plan and schedule that is best suited to your situation. All music courses must be passed with a "C" (or "P") or higher. PROGRAM NOTES One writing intensive course is included in the curriculum for this degree. A second writing intensive class (in a discipline other than English) is also required. One Purple Diverse Cultures class is included in the curriculum for this degree. A second Purple or Gold Diverse Cultures class (in a discipline other than Music) is also required. 29 credits of Upper Division courses are included in the curriculum for this degree. An additional 11 credits are required to graduate. These may be in General Education courses, the minor, or electives. 1. Minimum of 15 credits per semester DEGREE MAP CHECKLIST: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 2. General Education = 44 credits 3. Diverse Cultures = 2 course (6 credits minimum) from two disciplines 4. Writing Intensive = 2 courses (6 credits minimum) 5. Major = 55 credits 6. Upper Division Requirements = 40 credits minimum 7. Professional Education (if required) = 30 credits 8. Language Requirements (if BA) = 8 credits minimum 9. Minor = 18 credits 10. Total credits required for degree 120 DEGREE MAP COMPLETE Map is complete and ready for review 1. Faculty please send an email to your Department Chair when map is ready to review. 2. Department Chair please send an email to your Dean when map is ready to review. 3. Dean please send an email to the Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Studies when map is ready to review. DEAN APPROVAL Map reviewed and approved by Dean
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