B.M. in Theory

Wells School of Music
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 1
Academic Foundations
First Year Experience requirement4
English Composition requirement6-7
Mathematics requirement3-4
Interdisciplinary requirement3
Music History III
Diverse Communities requirement3
Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 3
Ethics requirement3
Global Human Rights in Cultural Production 2
Distributed Disciplinary Foundations
Science requirement6-8
Behavioral & Social Science requirement6
Humanities requirement6
Introduction to World Literature 2
World Literature I
Global Human Rights in Cultural Production 2
Arts requirement3
Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 3
ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS
University Requirements
Writing Emphasis requirement9
Music Analysis
Introduction to World Literature 2
World Literature I
Speaking Emphasis requirement9
Music History II 3
Degree Requirements
Capstone requirement1-15
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Required Theory/Composition Courses
MTC 112Theory of Music I 33
MTC 114Aural Activities I 32
MTC 113Theory of Music II 33
MTC 115Aural Activities II 32
MTC 212Theory of Music III3
MTC 214Aural Activities III2
MTC 213Theory of Music IV3
MTC 215Aural Activities IV2
MTC 342Music Analysis3
MTC 479Music Theory/Composition Seminar1-3
MTC 485Senior Thesis I3
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 180Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 33
MHL 211Music History II 33
MHL 212Music History III3
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 111Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 111 Applied Lesson
INM 112Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 112 Applied Lesson
INM 211Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 211 Applied Lesson
INM 212Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 212 Applied Lesson
INM 311Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 311 Applied Lesson
INM 312Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 312 Applied Lesson
INM 411Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 411 Applied Lesson
INM 412Applied Lesson1.5
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 191Piano Class (Minor)0.5
PIA 192Piano Class (Minor)0.5
PIA 291Piano Class1
PIA 292Piano Class1
Music Electives
Complete three credits.3
Recital Attendance
Capstone Requirement
MTC 486Senior Thesis II 63
Total Minimum Credits Required120
1

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.

2

This course is recommended to fulfill this requirement.

3

Minimum grade of C- is required.

4

Guitar ensemble, guitar only.

5

May complete via competency exam.

6

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Semester OneCredits
MTC 112 Theory of Music I 1 3
MTC 114 Aural Activities I 1 2
PIA 191 Piano Class (Minor) 0.5
INM 111
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
FYE 100XFirst Year Experience 4
General Education Course 3
Major Ensemble 0.5
Recital Attendance
 Credits14.5
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
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
Major Ensemble 0.5
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
Recital Attendance
 Credits13.5
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
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
Major Ensemble 0.5
General Education Course 3
Recital Attendance
 Credits14
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
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
Major Ensemble 0.5
General Education Course 3
Recital Attendance
 Credits14
Year Three
Semester Five
MTC 342 Music Analysis 3
MTC 479 Music Theory/Composition Seminar 3
MHL 212 Music History III 3
INM 311
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
MTC 3XX/4XXUpper-Level Music Theory Elective 3
Major Ensemble 0.5
General Education Course 3
Recital Attendance
 Credits17
Semester Six
INM 312
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
MTC 3XX/4XXUpper-Level Music Theory Elective 3
MTC 3XX/4XXUpper-Level Music Theory Elective 3
MHL 3XX/4XXUpper-Level Music History Elective 3
Major Ensemble 0.5
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
Recital Attendance
 Credits17
Year Four
Semester Seven
MTC 485 Senior Thesis I 3
INM 411
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
MHL 3XX/4XX/6XXUpper-Level Music History Course 3
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
Free Elective 3
 Credits16.5
Semester Eight
MTC 486 Senior Thesis II 3
INM 412
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
MHL 3XX/4XX/6XXUpper-Level Music History Course 3
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
 Credits13.5
 Total Credits120
1

Grade of C- or higher required.