Associate in Arts Degree - Music Option

Overview

The Associate in Arts - Music Option has been discontinued and applications for future student enrollment are no longer being accepted. DSU students who are currently enrolled in this program will be supported in completing their degree. If you have any questions, contact your advisor.

Degree Requirements:

General Education

Core Courses

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will perform a variety of musical styles with technical and rhythmic accuracy, tone quality, intonation, musical interpretation, appropriate diction/articulation, and stylistic accuracy both as a solo and ensemble performer, in rehearsal and performance on their primary instrument. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and VI).
Students will engage in historical, cultural, theoretical, and educational research in music by identifying and demonstrating ability to use appropriate resources. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, and VI.)
Students will analyze and evaluate written music and musical performance, including aural and cognitive comprehension of harmonic, structural, stylistic, and compositional music concepts. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III and VI.)
Students will engage in music as a profession through membership in professional organizations, and participation in professional activities. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, V, and VI.)

Career Options

Why should you pursue an Associate in Arts Degree - Music ?

This versatile associate degree program is for students that are interested in a career in the field of music. Possible career paths include accompanist, arts management and music camp directors. This degree can also be used as a starting point from which to add on a bachelor’s degree in music or music education after completing the associate degree.

Possible Career Paths

Performer
Arts Management
Music Camp Director
Marketing

Requirements

General Education Courses

Total Credit Hours:

39-43

Complete as part of General Education:

MUSC 201

World Music

Core Courses

Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all required courses for this program.

MUSC 122	Music Theory and Analysis I, and Aural Skills I	3
MUSC 124	Music Theory and Analysis I, and Kodaly, Solfege and Ear Training II	3
MUSC 130	Piano Keyboard Skills I	1
MUSC 131	Piano Keyboard Skills II	1
MUSC 222	Music Theory and Analysis III, and Kodaly, Soledge and Ear Training III	3
MUSC 224	Music Theory and Analysis IV, and Kodaly, Solfege and Ear Training IV	3
	Applied Lessons	3-4
	Large Ensembles	4
Total Credit Hours:		25-26

Total Credit Hours:

64-69

Semester Sequence

First Semester

ENGL 110	College Composition I	3
MUSC 122	Music Theory and Analysis I, and Aural Skills I	3
MUSC 130	Piano Keyboard Skills I	1
MUSC 2XX	Applied Lesson 200 Level	1
MUSC 2XX	Large Ensemble 200 Level	1
UNIV 100	Freshman Seminar	1
General Education	Mathematics Course	3-4
	Or
General Education	Natural Science Course/Lab	4
Total Credit Hours:		14-15

Second Semester

ENGL 120	College Composition II	3
HPER 100	Concepts of Fitness and Wellness	2
MUSC 124	Music Theory and Analysis I, and Kodaly, Solfege and Ear Training II	3
MUSC 131	Piano Keyboard Skills II	1
MUSC 2XX	Applied Lesson 200 Level	1
MUSC 2XX	Large Ensemble 200 Level	1
General Education	Mathematics Course	3-4
	Or
General Education	Natural Science Course/Lab	4
Total Credit Hours:		15-16

Third Semester

CSCI 101	Introduction To Computers	3
MUSC 201	World Music	3
MUSC 222	Music Theory and Analysis III, and Kodaly, Soledge and Ear Training III	3
MUSC 2XX	Applied Lesson 200 Level	1
MUSC 2XX	Large Ensemble 200 Level	1
General Education	Literature Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Fourth Semester

COMM 110	Fundamentals Of Public Speaking	3
MUSC 224	Music Theory and Analysis IV, and Kodaly, Solfege and Ear Training IV	3
MUSC 2XX	Applied Lesson 200 Level	1
MUSC 2XX	Large Ensemble 200 Level	1
General Education	Human Behavior and Governance Course	3
General Education	Social Science Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		15