B.M. in Theory
Code | Title | Credits |
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 1 | ||
Academic Foundations | ||
First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
Music History III | ||
Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 3 | ||
Ethics requirement | 3 | |
Global Human Rights in Cultural Production 2 | ||
Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
Science requirement | 6-8 | |
Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
Humanities requirement | 6 | |
Introduction to World Literature 2 | ||
or CLS 260 | World Literature I | |
Global Human Rights in Cultural Production 2 | ||
Arts requirement | 3 | |
Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 3 | ||
ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
University Requirements | ||
Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
Music Analysis | ||
Introduction to World Literature 2 | ||
or CLS 260 | World Literature I | |
Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
Music History II 3 | ||
Degree Requirements | ||
Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
Required Theory/Composition Courses | ||
MTC 112 | Theory of Music I 3 | 3 |
MTC 114 | Aural Activities I 3 | 2 |
MTC 113 | Theory of Music II 3 | 3 |
MTC 115 | Aural Activities II 3 | 2 |
MTC 212 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
MTC 214 | Aural Activities III | 2 |
MTC 213 | Theory of Music IV | 3 |
MTC 215 | Aural Activities IV | 2 |
MTC 342 | Music Analysis | 3 |
MTC 479 | Music Theory/Composition Seminar | 1-3 |
MTC 485 | Senior Thesis I | 3 |
Upper-Level Music Theory Electives | ||
Choose 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
Music and the Mind | ||
16th Century Counterpoint | ||
18th Century Counterpoint | ||
Music Theory/Composition Seminar | ||
Required Music History Courses | ||
MHL 180 | Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 3 | 3 |
MHL 211 | Music History II 3 | 3 |
MHL 212 | Music History III | 3 |
Upper-Level Music History Electives | ||
Choose 9 credits of MHL electives at the 300-, 400-, or 600-level. Enroll under advisement. | 9 | |
Major Lessons | ||
INM 111 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
or VOK 111 | Applied Lesson | |
INM 112 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
or VOK 112 | Applied Lesson | |
INM 211 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
or VOK 211 | Applied Lesson | |
INM 212 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
or VOK 212 | Applied Lesson | |
INM 311 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
or VOK 311 | Applied Lesson | |
INM 312 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
or VOK 312 | Applied Lesson | |
INM 411 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
or VOK 411 | Applied Lesson | |
INM 412 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
or VOK 412 | Applied Lesson | |
Major Ensembles | ||
6 semesters required (courses are repeatable): | 3-6 | |
Marching Band | ||
Concert Band | ||
Wind Symphony | ||
Wind Ensemble | ||
Symphony Orchestra | ||
String Ensemble 4 | ||
Men's Chorus | ||
Women's Chorus | ||
Mastersingers | ||
Cantari Donne | ||
Concert Choir | ||
Piano 5 | ||
PIA 191 | Piano Class (Minor) | 0.5 |
PIA 192 | Piano Class (Minor) | 0.5 |
PIA 291 | Piano Class | 1 |
PIA 292 | Piano Class | 1 |
Music Electives | ||
Complete three credits. | 3 | |
Recital Attendance | ||
Capstone Requirement | ||
MTC 486 | Senior Thesis II 6 | 3 |
Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 |
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Total number of credits varies depending on how general education requirements are satisfied. Students are advised to take general education courses that satisfy multiple distributive requirements.
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This course is recommended to fulfill this requirement.
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Minimum grade of C- is required.
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Guitar ensemble, guitar only.
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May complete via competency exam.
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
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To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
Year One | ||
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Semester One | Credits | |
MTC 112 | Theory of Music I 1 | 3 |
MTC 114 | Aural Activities I 1 | 2 |
PIA 191 | Piano Class (Minor) | 0.5 |
INM 111 or VOK 111 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
Recital Attendance | ||
Credits | 14.5 | |
Semester Two | ||
MTC 113 | Theory of Music II 1 | 3 |
MTC 115 | Aural Activities II 1 | 2 |
PIA 192 | Piano Class (Minor) | 0.5 |
INM 112 or VOK 112 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Recital Attendance | ||
Credits | 13.5 | |
Year Two | ||
Semester Three | ||
MTC 212 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
MTC 214 | Aural Activities III | 2 |
MHL 180 | Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 | 3 |
PIA 291 | Piano Class | 1 |
INM 211 or VOK 211 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Recital Attendance | ||
Credits | 14 | |
Semester Four | ||
MTC 213 | Theory of Music IV | 3 |
MTC 215 | Aural Activities IV | 2 |
MHL 211 | Music History II 1 | 3 |
PIA 292 | Piano Class | 1 |
INM 212 or VOK 212 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Recital Attendance | ||
Credits | 14 | |
Year Three | ||
Semester Five | ||
MTC 342 | Music Analysis | 3 |
MTC 479 | Music Theory/Composition Seminar | 3 |
MHL 212 | Music History III | 3 |
INM 311 or VOK 311 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
MTC 3XX/4XX | Upper-Level Music Theory Elective | 3 |
Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Recital Attendance | ||
Credits | 17 | |
Semester Six | ||
INM 312 or VOK 312 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
MTC 3XX/4XX | Upper-Level Music Theory Elective | 3 |
MTC 3XX/4XX | Upper-Level Music Theory Elective | 3 |
MHL 3XX/4XX | Upper-Level Music History Elective | 3 |
Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Recital Attendance | ||
Credits | 17 | |
Year Four | ||
Semester Seven | ||
MTC 485 | Senior Thesis I | 3 |
INM 411 or VOK 411 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
MHL 3XX/4XX/6XX | Upper-Level Music History Course | 3 |
General Education Course | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Free Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 16.5 | |
Semester Eight | ||
MTC 486 | Senior Thesis II | 3 |
INM 412 or VOK 412 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
MHL 3XX/4XX/6XX | Upper-Level Music History Course | 3 |
General Education Course | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Credits | 13.5 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
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Grade of C- or higher required.