B.M. in Theory
Wells School of Music
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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.
