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University Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
Credit Requirements
Minimum total for graduation 1		120
Upper division credits (courses numbered 300 and higher)		39
Liberal Education Core		36
Academic Concentrations
Grade Point Requirements 2
Total		2.00 average
Resident		2.00 average
Major		2.00 average
Minor		2.00 average
Certificate		2.00 average
University Residency Requirements
Minimum total		30
Senior year		23
Major, Standard, upper division in residence		12
Major, Comprehensive, upper division in residence		21
Certificate		25 percent of credits
Procedures Required for Graduation
Obtain admission to the degree program and/or the College offering it.
Apply for graduation on CampS.

¹

Certain programs exceed this minimum.

²

See special requirements in each College.

Applicability of Credits Toward Graduation

Junior College or Two-Year College Credits. A maximum of 72 semester credits earned in a junior college or two-year college will be accepted as degree credits at UW-Eau Claire.

Extension Credits. Credits earned in credit outreach courses offered by UW-Eau Claire are treated as resident credits. Credits earned in extension courses offered by other units of the University of Wisconsin System are treated as transfer credits. All other (non-UW) extension and correspondence credits are normally limited to one-fourth of the total required for graduation from any curriculum.

WTCS Credits. A maximum of 72 semester credits earned in college parallel programs at Madison Area Technical College, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Nicolet Area Technical College, or Chippewa Valley Technical College may be accepted as degree credits at UW-Eau Claire. A set number of general education courses will be accepted from other technical schools. Occupational and technical courses may also be considered for transfer if the quality and content of the course work from the technical college is judged to be comparable to course work at UW-Eau Claire. Refer to the Transfer Credit Wizard or contact the UW-Eau Claire Admissions Office for information about the current transfer policy.

USAFI Credit. UW-Eau Claire will accept up to 32 semester credits for work done through the United States Armed Forces Institute, under the provision for non-UW correspondence credit (see Extension Credits above).

Activity Credit (band, chorus, drama, KINS 100-184 courses) Students may count toward graduation no more than one credit of KINS 110-184 courses. Students may count toward graduation no more than four credits earned in any single activity course and no more than 12 credits resulting from any combination of activity courses (excluding KINS 110-184 courses). 

Other Restricted Credits. For other University restrictions, see the following: Cooperative Education; Credit by Examination; Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Registration; Transfer of Credits. College or departmental restrictions may also be placed on Independent Study (399-499 courses), Directed Study (395-495), and other types of credits.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
APPLICABILITY OF CREDITS TOWARD GRADUATION		Credit Restrictions
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Total degree credit		maximum 12
Major, Standard		maximum 1 course
Major, Comprehensive		maximum 2 courses
Minor		maximum 1 course
Credit by Examination
Total degree credit		maximum ¼ of total
Major or minor		maximum ½ of total
Two-Year College Credits
Total degree credit		maximum 72 credits
Activity credit (band, chorus, drama, KINS 100-184)
Total KINS 100-184		maximum 1 credit
Total Band, chorus, drama		maximum 12 credits
Single course band, chorus, drama		maximum 4 credits
Extension credits
UW-System		no maximum
Other extension/correspondence		maximum ¼ of total
USAFI
USAFI		maximum 32 credits

Liberal Education Core

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire measures learning outcomes to ensure that its graduates have achieved a liberal education and prepared themselves to contribute to a complex society. Upon graduation, each undergraduate will have met the five learning goals of our liberal education core and the 12 learning outcomes they comprise. 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
LIBERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS		a minimum of 36 credits
Knowledge Goal
Knowledge Outcome 1 (K1): Natural Sciences		Two (2) learning experiences
One experience in laboratory science must be selected from either K1 or K2.
Knowledge Outcome 2 (K2): Social Sciences		Two (2) learning experiences
One experience in laboratory science must be selected from either K1 or K2.
Knowledge Outcome 3 (K3): Humanities		Two (2) learning experiences
Knowledge Outcome 4 (K4): Fine Arts		One (1) learning experience
Skills Goal
Skills Outcome 1 (S1): Written and Oral Communication		Two (2) learning experiences
One S1 must meet the University Writing Requirement
Skills Outcome 2 (S2): Mathematics		One (1) learning experience
One S2 to meet the University Mathematics Requirement
Skills Outcome 3 (S3): Creativity		One (1) learning experience
Responsibility Goal
Responsibility Outcome 1 (R1): Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity		Two (2) learning experiences
One R1 must satisfy Design for Diversity
Responsibility Outcome 2 (R2): Global Perspectives		One (1) learning experience
Responsibility Outcome 3 (R3): Civic and Environmental Issues		One (1) learning experience
Integration Goal
Integration Outcome 1 (I1): Integration		Two (2) learning experiences
Service-Learning Goal
Service-Learning		30 hours

College Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Music

University Graduation Requirements. All candidates for degrees must fulfill the requirements for credits, curriculum, GPA, and University residency as specified in the section of this catalog titled University Graduation Requirements.

College Graduation Requirements: Grade Point Averages. All candidates for degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences must earn minimum resident and total GPAs of 2.00 in the major, the minor, and the certificate. The resident and total GPAs for the major are computed using all attempted credits applicable to the major including those offered by departments other than the major department. The resident and total GPAs for the minor and certificate are computed similarly.

Major-Minor and Major-Certificate Requirements. A standard major (a minimum of 36 credits) must be supplemented by a minor (a minimum of 24 credits) or by a certificate (12 to 18 credits) to meet graduation requirements for completing a first and second degree program. No minor or certificate is required with a Comprehensive Major (60 or more credits) or with two majors of 36 or more credits each.

Certain degree programs, which include Comprehensive Majors, may require more than the minimum of 120 credits for graduation.

Acceptable academic program combinations are determined at the college level. A major and a minor or a major and certificate or two majors (if available) may not be elected in the same department or program, except in the approved combinations listed here.

College Credits. Earn at least 90 credits in courses offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.

Bachelor of Music Degree in the College of Arts and Sciences (B.M.)

Fulfillment of all University Graduation Requirements (which includes the Liberal Education Core); all College-level degree requirements (major and minor/certificate emphases, GPAs, earning at least 90 credits in Arts and Sciences course work); foreign language competency at the 102 level.  Foreign language competency can be met in one of two ways:  (1) Achieve a score on the foreign language placement test that qualifies the student to enter the 201-level course in a foreign language.  (2) Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or a mark of S in a 102-level foreign language course (or AIS 112 or AIS 122 or CSD 103). 

Major Requirements

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Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Seventy-four semester credits, including:
Theory		16
MUSI 141 & MUSI 142	Theory Written I and Theory Aural I
MUSI 146 & MUSI 147	Theory Written II and Theory Aural II
MUSI 246 & MUSI 247	Theory Written III and Theory Aural III
MUSI 248	Theory Written IV
MUSI 249	Theory Aural IV
History/Literature		12
MUSI 227	Music History & Society I
MUSI 229	Music History & Society II
MUSI 305	Analyzing Global Traditions in Music
MUSI 404	Music History Seminar
Applied Instrument/Literature/Pedagogy		30
Wind/Brass/Percussion/Strings--
Two credits for first semester; four credits per semester for seven semesters, four semesters at 300-level
Piano--
Three credits of applied lessons for eight semesters, four semesters at 300-level, plus
MUSI 315	Piano Pedagogy
MUSI 481	Piano Literature
Senior Recital
MUSI 497	Senior Recital	2
Conducting
MUSI 350	Conducting	2
Ensembles - ten credits minimum, one credit required in every semester of classes.		10
Wind/Brass/Percussion --
Four credits from:
MUSI 180/380	Symphony Band
MUSI 181/381	Wind Ensemble
MUSI 184/384	University Orchestra 1
Two semesters, two credits unconducted ensemble from:
MUSI 256/456	Brass Ensemble
MUSI 257/457	Woodwind Ensemble
MUSI 258/458	Percussion Ensemble
MUSI 259/459	Jazz Combo
MUSI 260/460	Contemporary Music Ensemble
One semester, one credit from:
MUSI 260/460	Contemporary Music Ensemble
Three credits of elective ensembles from:
MUSI 180/380	Symphony Band
MUSI 181/381	Wind Ensemble
MUSI 183	Marching Band
MUSI 184/384	University Orchestra
MUSI 186/386	Jazz Ensemble
MUSI 256/456	Brass Ensemble
MUSI 257/457	Woodwind Ensemble
MUSI 258/458	Percussion Ensemble
MUSI 259/459	Jazz Combo
MUSI 260/460	Contemporary Music Ensemble
Bowed Strings --
Four credits from:
MUSI 184/384	University Orchestra
One credit from:
MUSI 253/453	University Chamber Orchestra
One credit from:
MUSI 260/460	Contemporary Music Ensemble
One credit unconducted ensemble from:
MUSI 255/455	String Ensemble
MUSI 259/459	Jazz Combo
Three credits of elective ensembles from:
MUSI 184/384	University Orchestra
MUSI 253/453	University Chamber Orchestra
MUSI 255/455	String Ensemble
MUSI 259/459	Jazz Combo
MUSI 260/460	Contemporary Music Ensemble
Piano--
Three credits from:
MUSI 268/468	Piano Ensemble
Seven credits from any other ensemble, in consultation with applied instructor
Guitar--
Three credits from:
MUSI 255/455	String Ensemble
Seven credits from any other ensemble, in consultation with applied instructor
Electives in Music
Select from the following:		2
MUSI 150	Beginning Composition
MUSI 170	Applied Music-Composition
MUSI 276	Keyboard Accompanying
MUSI 325	Orchestration
MUSI 335	Counterpoint
MUSI 407	Music Theory Seminar
Second Applied Instrument
Piano Proficiency - passed prior to graduation
Total Credits		74

¹

A minimum of one semester in orchestra is required for those who play orchestral instruments.

NOTES:

1)  MUSI 404 (3 crs) may be used as an elective with advisor approval when topic differs from initial enrollment.

2)  No music course may be taken under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate artistic expression through musicianship, technical expertise and skill as appropriate to discipline.
• Create historically and culturally appropriate interpretations through the performance of varied repertoire in collaborative and solo performances as appropriate to discipline.
• Apply culturally specific analytical techniques and approaches to musical compositions.
• Make comparative written statements about aesthetics and function for multiple compositional styles.
• Demonstrate a diverse and inclusive perspective of music, as well as identify systems of privilege in music.
• Demonstrate knowledge of diverse pedagogical techniques for their applicable performance medium.

Music, Applied Instrumental, Comprehensive Major, B.M. (Piano)

The following is a sample degree plan, based on the current catalog. It is based on the 120-credit graduation requirement and assumes no transferred credits, no requirements waived by placement tests, no courses taken in the summer or winter, no repeated courses, and no remedial courses that may be required. This sample degree plan is intended for first-year students entering UW-Eau Claire in the fall semester. Your own degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). UW-Eau Claire cannot guarantee all courses will be offered as shown, but will provide a range of courses that may enable prepared students to fulfill their requirements in a timely period. This sample degree plan is just a guide. Please consult your advisor, your degree audit, and the catalog to create your own degree plan. Note: In order to earn the required minimum of 120 credits for the degree in four years, you should plan to take 15 credits each semester or 30 credits each year.

To earn a degree, students must fulfill all University Graduation Requirements, including the Liberal Education (LE) Core.  LE Core course work in the following sample degree plan uses abbreviations such as LE-K1, LE-S2, LE-R3, and LE-I1 to represent the learning outcomes students will meet via completion of their liberal education course work.  Please click here for a description of the Liberal Education Core outcomes and requirements. Note that the LE Core may be completed through both course and non-course experiences.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MUSI 141	Theory Written I	3
MUSI 142	Theory Aural I	1
MUSI 1XX Applied Major Instrument		3
MUSI 1XX Ensemble (LE-S3 with two ensembles)		1
MATH - University Requirement (LE-S2)		4
LE Option		3
TOTAL		15
SECOND SEMESTER
MUSI 146	Theory Written II	3
MUSI 147	Theory Aural II	1
MUSI 1XX Applied Major Instrument		3
MUSI 1XX Ensemble (LE-S3 with two ensembles)		1
WRIT 1XX - Univ Writing Requirement (LE-S1)		5
LE Option		3
TOTAL		16
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MUSI 246	Theory Written III	3
MUSI 247	Theory Aural III	1
MUSI 1XX Applied Major Instrument		3
MUSI 1XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 227	Music History & Society I	3
LE Option		4
TOTAL		15
SECOND SEMESTER
MUSI 248	Theory Written IV	3
MUSI 249	Theory Aural IV	1
MUSI 1XX Applied Major Instrument		3
MUSI 1XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 229	Music History & Society II	3
LE Option		3
TOTAL		14
THIRD YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MUSI 305	Analyzing Global Traditions in Music	3
MUSI 3XX Applied Major Instrument		3
MUSI 3XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 350	Conducting	2
MUSI 315	Piano Pedagogy	3
LE Option		3
TOTAL		15
SECOND SEMESTER
MUSI 404	Music History Seminar	3
MUSI 3XX Applied Major Instrument		3
MUSI 3XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 3XX Ensemble		1
Foreign Language (LE-S1)		4
LE Option		3
TOTAL		15
FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MUSI 3XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 3XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 3XX Applied Major Instrument		3
MUSI XXX Elective		2
Foreign Language (LE-S1)		4
LE Option		3
TOTAL		14
SECOND SEMESTER
MUSI 497	Senior Recital	2
MUSI 3XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 3XX Applied Major Instrument		3
MUSI 481	Piano Literature	3
LE Option		3
LE Option		3
TOTAL		15

Minimum total for the baccalaureate degree = 120 credits

Note:  All students must complete the 30-hour Service-Learning Requirement via a non-credit or credit option (see Undergraduate Graduation Requirements).

Course Information
• See catalog for details of ensemble requirement.
• Music Theory sequence should begin in 1st year
• Piano Proficiency Exam must be passed prior to MUSI 350.
• See catalog for foreign language competency requirement.
• Music electives include MUSI 150, MUSI 170, MUSI 325, MUSI 335, MUSI 407, Secondary Applied Instrument. Note: 1) MUSI 404 may be used as an elective with adviser approval when the topic differs from initial enrollment. 2) A sophomore and/or junior recital may also be given for credit and included as a music elective.

Application to Major
Admittance to major is through audition to the Music Program and jury at end of first semester of study. 

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES (HIPs)
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire encourages all students to participate in High Impact Practices. The following information identifies any specific recommendations that faculty in this major have concerning which HIPs might be most beneficial to students, and any recommendations about when those HIPs best fit into the degree plan. Students should also consult their faculty advisor for information on HIPs. There are many additional high impact opportunities available. Talk to your academic advisor for more information about incorporating HIPs like Study Abroad, Intercultural Immersion, Internship, and/or Student/Faculty Collaborative Research into your time at UW-Eau Claire.

• Students are encouraged to seek an internship related to the performing arts during the final two years of the program. See internship possibilities in the performing arts on the Music and Theatre Arts Homepage.
• Students are encouraged to consider a cultural immersion program, such as the Spring Break trip to New York City, in the final two years of the program.
• Faculty-Student Research Projects are encouraged after the first year of the program.
• Students are strongly encouraged to participate in “Quest,” the Integrated Learning Project specifically created for Music and Theatre Arts students. See Music and Theatre Arts Homepage for more information.
• Students are strongly encouraged to consider a Recording Arts Certificate, an Arts Administration Certificate, or a minor.

Music, Applied Instrumental, Comprehensive Major, B.M.

The following is a sample degree plan, based on the current catalog. It is based on the 120-credit graduation requirement and assumes no transferred credits, no requirements waived by placement tests, no courses taken in the summer or winter, no repeated courses, and no remedial courses that may be required. This sample degree plan is intended for first-year students entering UW-Eau Claire in the fall semester. Your own degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). UW-Eau Claire cannot guarantee all courses will be offered as shown, but will provide a range of courses that may enable prepared students to fulfill their requirements in a timely period. This sample degree plan is just a guide. Please consult your advisor, your degree audit, and the catalog to create your own degree plan. Note: In order to earn the required minimum of 120 credits for the degree in four years, you should plan to take 15 credits each semester or 30 credits each year.

To earn a degree, students must fulfill all University Graduation Requirements, including the Liberal Education (LE) Core.  LE Core course work in the following sample degree plan uses abbreviations such as LE-K1, LE-S2, LE-R3, and LE-I1 to represent the learning outcomes students will meet via completion of their liberal education course work.  Please click here for a description of the Liberal Education Core outcomes and requirements. Note that the LE Core may be completed through both course and non-course experiences.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MUSI 141	Theory Written I	3
MUSI 142	Theory Aural I	1
MUSI 1XX Applied Major Instrument		2
MUSI 1XX Ensemble (LE-S3 with two ensembles)		1
MUSI 106	Class Piano (if necessary, does not count toward degree)	(2)
MATH - University Requirement (LE-S2)		4
LE Option		3
SECOND SEMESTER
MUSI 146	Theory Written II	3
MUSI 147	Theory Aural II	1
MUSI 1XX Applied Major Instrument		4
MUSI 1XX Ensemble (LE-S3 with two ensembles)		1
MUSI 108	Advanced Class Piano (if necessary, does not count toward degree)	(2)
WRIT 1XX- Univ. Writing Requirement (LE-S1)		5
Total		28 (32 with class piano)
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MUSI 246	Theory Written III	3
MUSI 247	Theory Aural III	1
MUSI 1XX Applied Major Instrument		4
MUSI 1XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 227	Music History & Society I	3
LE Option		4
SECOND SEMESTER
MUSI 248	Theory Written IV	3
MUSI 249	Theory Aural IV	1
MUSI 1XX Applied Major Instrument		4
MUSI 1XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 229	Music History & Society II	3
LE Option		3
Total		31
THIRD YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MUSI 305	Analyzing Global Traditions in Music	3
MUSI 3XX Applied Major Instrument		4
MUSI 3XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 350	Conducting	2
LE Option		3
LE Option		3
SECOND SEMESTER
MUSI 404	Music History Seminar	3
MUSI 3XX Applied Major Instrument		4
MUSI 3XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 3XX Ensemble		1
Foreign Language (LE-S1)		4
LE Option		3
Total		32
FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MUSI 3XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 3XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 3XX Applied Major Instrument		4
MUSI XXX Elective		2
Foreign Language (LE-S1)		4
LE Option		3
SECOND SEMESTER
MUSI 497	Senior Recital	2
MUSI 3XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 3XX Applied Major Instrument		4
MUSI XXX Elective		2
LE Option		3
LE Option		3
Total		30
Minimum total for the baccalaureate degree = 120 credits

Note:  All students must complete the 30-hour Service-Learning Requirement via a non-credit or credit option (see Undergraduate Graduation Requirements).

Course Information
• See catalog for details of ensemble requirement.
• Music Theory sequence should begin in 1st year
• Piano Proficiency Exam must be passed prior to MUSI 350.
• See catalog for foreign language competency requirement.
• Music electives include MUSI 150, MUSI 170, MUSI 325, MUSI 335, MUSI 407, Secondary Applied Instrument. Note: 1) MUSI 404 may be used as an elective with adviser approval when the topic differs from initial enrollment. 2) A sophomore and/or junior recital may also be given for credit and included as a music elective.

Application to Major
Admittance to major is through audition to the Music Program and jury at end of first semester of study. 

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES (HIPs)
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire encourages all students to participate in High Impact Practices. The following information identifies any specific recommendations that faculty in this major have concerning which HIPs might be most beneficial to students, and any recommendations about when those HIPs best fit into the degree plan. Students should also consult their faculty advisor for information on HIPs. There are many additional high impact opportunities available. Talk to your academic advisor for more information about incorporating HIPs like Study Abroad, Intercultural Immersion, Internship, and/or Student/Faculty Collaborative Research into your time at UW-Eau Claire.

• Students are encouraged to seek an internship related to the performing arts during the final two years of the program. See internship possibilities in the performing arts on the Music and Theatre Arts Homepage.
• Students are encouraged to consider a cultural immersion program, such as the Spring Break trip to New York City, in the final two years of the program.
• Faculty-Student Research Projects are encouraged after the first year of the program.
• Students are strongly encouraged to participate in “Quest,” the Integrated Learning Project specifically created for Music and Theatre Arts students. See Music and Theatre Arts Homepage for more information.
• Students are strongly encouraged to consider a Recording Arts Certificate, an Arts Administration Certificate, or a minor.

Liberal Education (LE) Core Guidance