Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree Requirements
Students will gain knowledge in a variety of areas while pursuing the BA and may include any approved KU minor without adding extra credit hours to their degree program. Students will be studying with faculty members who are nationally and internationally recognized in their fields and their instruments. Courses in Music Theory and Musicology are part of the exploration of music as are private instruction, ensemble and chamber music opportunities, as well as a senior performance recital. This particular BA works well when pursuing a double major, as there are 45 built-in elective requirements that may count towards another major.
With this degree, students will be well-rounded prospects for nearly any employer upon graduation. Students can also go on to pursue graduate studies in music, establish private studios, audition for music ensembles, or create their own paths in music or music-related endeavors.
Contact Rita Riley, in the School of Music Student Services Office, Room 450 Murphy Hall, with any questions about this degree program.
A printed or PDF copy of this document may be requested from the Student Services Office.
120 credits required (45 at Jr/Sr level 300+)
Effective Fall 2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree Check Sheet
KU Core (not fulfilled by Music courses) (27 credits)
Credits | Course |
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3 | Goal 2 Outcome 1: English (GE21) |
3 | Goal 2 Outcome 1: English (GE21) |
3 | Goal 1 Outcome 2: Math (GE12) |
3 | Goal 2 Outcome 2: Communications (GE22) |
3 | Goal 3N: Natural Science (GE3N) |
3 | Goal 3S: Social Science (GE3S) |
3 | Goal 4 Outcome 1: Culture & Diversity (AE41) |
3 | Goal 4 Outcome 2: Culture & Diversity (AE42) |
3 | Goal 5: Social Responsibility & Ethics (AE51 or AE52) |
Music Theory (8 credits)
Credits | Course |
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3 | MTHC 105 Theory I (Fall only) |
1 | MTHC 106 Aural Skills I (Fall only) |
Fulfills Goal 1 Outcome 1 (GE11): | |
3 | MTHC 115 Theory II (Spring only) |
1 | MTHC 116 Aural Skills II (Spring only) |
Musicology (6 credits)
Credits | Course |
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Fulfills Goal 3H (GE3H): | |
3 | MUSC 340 Music History II (Spring only) |
3 | MUSC 440 Music History III (Fall only) |
Electives (45 credits)
Credits | Course |
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May be fulfilled by additional major, minor, and/or "pre" area (premed, prelaw, etc) | |
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REC 100: 2 semesters S (Satisfactory) (0 credits)
Credits | Course |
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0 | REC 100 |
0 | REC 100 |
Applied Music Lessons: 4 semesters (3.0 GPA required) (8 credits)
Credits | Course |
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2 | 121 |
2 | 121 |
2 | 221 |
2 | 221 |
Ensembles: 4 semesters (4 credits)
Credits | Course |
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1 | Ensemble |
1 | Ensemble |
1 | Ensemble |
1 | Ensemble |
Music Electives: Must include 1 Goal 6 below
Credits | Course |
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4-6 | 2 semesters lessons/senior recital (422, 2 credits per semester) + 2 semesters ensemble (0-1 credits per semester) |
3 | 1 semester lessons/senior recital (422, 2 credits) + MTHC 498 Composition Recital (1 credit) |
3-4 | 2 semesters theory research project (MTHC 499, 1-2 credits first semester, 2 credits second semester) |
3 | MUSC 499 Musicology senior thesis (3 credits) |
Music Electives in support of Goal 6 (18-19 credits)
Credits | Course |
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3 | |
3 | |
3 | |
3 | |
3 | |
3 | |
Music electives total: 22 credits |
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree Plan
First Year - Fall Semester (16 credits)
Credits | Course |
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3 | ENGL 101 Composition or any GE21 (English) |
3 | MATH 101 Algebra or any GE12 (Math) |
3 | Major/minor/pre class |
3 | MTHC 105 Theory I (Fall only) |
1 | MTHC 106 Aural Skills I (Fall only) |
0 | REC 100 (2 semesters required) |
2 | 121 Lessons |
1 | Ensemble |
First Year - Spring Semester (16 credits)
Credits | Course |
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3 | ENGL 102 Critical Reading & Writing or any GE21 (English) |
3 | Natural Science any GE3N |
3 | Major/minor/pre class |
3 | MTHC 115 Theory II (Spring only) |
1 | MTHC 116 Aural Skills II (Spring only) |
0 | REC 100 (2 semesters required) |
2 | 121 Lessons |
1 | Ensemble |
Second Year - Fall Semester (15 credits)
Credits | Course |
---|---|
3 | COMS 130 or any GE22 (Communications) |
3 | Music elective |
3 | Major/minor/pre class |
3 | Major/minor/pre class |
2 | 221 Lessons |
1 | Ensemble |
Second Year - Spring Semester (15 credits)
Credits | Course |
---|---|
3 | MUSC 340 Music History II (Spring only) |
3 | Music elective |
3 | Major/minor/pre class |
3 | Major/minor/pre class |
2 | 221 Lessons |
1 | Ensemble |
Second Year - Spring Semester (15 credits)
Credits | Course |
---|---|
3 | Music elective |
3 | Music elective |
3 | MUSC 440 Music History III (Fall only) |
3 | Major/minor/pre class |
3 | 300+ major/minor/pre class |
Third Year - Spring Semester (15 credits)
Credits | Course |
---|---|
3 | Music elective |
3 | Music elective |
3 | Culture & Diversity any AE41 |
3 | 300+ major/minor/pre class |
3 | 300+ major/minor/pre class |
Fourth Year - Fall Semester (14 credits)
Credits | Course |
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2 | Music B.A. Goal 6 (see options below) |
3 | Social Science any GE3S |
3 | Culture & Diversity any AE42 |
3 | 300+ major/minor/pre class |
3 | 300+ major/minor/pre class |
Fourth Year - Spring Semester (14 credits)
Credits | Course |
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2 | Music B.A. Goal 6 (see options below) |
3 | Ethics any AE51 or AE52 |
3 | 300+ major/minor/pre class |
3 | 300+ major/minor/pre class |
3 | 300+ major/minor/pre class |
Music Goal 6 options for Fall (minimum 2 credits)
Credits | Course |
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2/0-1 | 422 Lessons (Senior Recital)/Ensemble |
2 | MTHC 583 Composition |
1+2 | MTHC 499 Senior Research Project & 422 Lessons |
2 | MUSC 499 Senior Thesis |
Music Goal 6 options for Spring (minimum 2 credits)
Credits | Course |
---|---|
2/0-1 | 422 Lessons (Senior Recital)/Ensemble |
1+2 | MTHC 498 Undergraduate Recital & 422 Lessons |
2 | MTHC 499 Senior Research Project |
2 | MUSC 499 Senior Thesis |