(Code 060-048)

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
Core General Education		10 courses, 36 credits
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.

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Certain programs exceed this minimum.

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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 Universities 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

Core General Education Requirements (CGER)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CGER Categories
Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning (MQR)		4 credit hours, 1 course min
Includes University Math Requirement 1
Communication & Literacy (CL)		8 credit hours, 2 course min (including CL-W)
Includes University Writing Requirement (CL-W) 2
Natural Sciences & Wellness (NSW/NSWL)		6 credit hours, 1 course min (NSW-Lab required)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)		6 credit hours, 2 course min
Humanities & Arts (HA)		6 credit hours, 2 course min
Civics & Perspectives (CP)		6 credit hours, 2 course min
CGER Totals 3
Credits		minimum 36 credits
Courses		minimum 10 courses

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University Mathematics Requirement:

Students satisfy the University Mathematics Requirement in one of four ways:

• completing an approved university-level mathematics course (MQR) with a grade of C (not C-) or above
• achieving a suitable score on the UW Math Placement Test
• achieving a suitable score on an exam such as the Advanced Placement Calculus or Advanced Placement Statistics exams
• achieving a suitable score on a Credit by Examination administered by the Department of Mathematics.   

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University Writing Requirement:

Students satisfy the University Writing Requirement in one of four ways:

• completing a Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing course (WRIT 102, WRIT 114, WRIT 116, WRIT 118, or WRIT 120) with a grade of C (not C-) or above
• achieving a suitable score on the English Placement Test (WPT ENGL)
• achieving a suitable score on an exam such as the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition or Advanced Placement English Language and Composition exams
• achieving a suitable score on the University Writing Program Portfolio.

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Completion via Placement Tests

• Writing: If the CL-W subcategory is satisfied through a placement test, the CGER Communication and Literacy requirement will be reduced from 8 credits (2 courses) to 3 credits (1 course).
• Mathematics: If the University Math Requirement is satisfied through a placement test, the CGER Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning requirement will be considered fully met, replacing the 4-credit (1 course) requirement.
• Students must still complete 36 credits across 10 courses, with any remaining credits or courses eligible to be taken from any CGER category.

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 Core General Education Requirements); all College-level degree requirements (major and minor/certificate emphases, GPAs, earning at least 90 credits in Arts and Sciences course work); second language competency at the 102 level.  Second language competency can be met in one of two ways:  (1) Demonstrate a level of second language competency that qualifies the student to enter the 201-level course in a second language.  (2) Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or a mark of S in a 102-level second language course (or AIS 112 or AIS 122 or SLHS 103). 

Major Requirements

(Code 060-048)

All students majoring in composition must earn a grade of at least C in each theory and each composition course.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Seventy-seven semester credits, including:
Theory		24
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
MUSI 309	Electronic Music
MUSI 325	Orchestration
MUSI 335	Counterpoint
MUSI 407	Music Theory Seminar
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
Composition		16
MUSI 150	Beginning Composition
MUSI 170/370	Applied Music-Composition (six semesters, three semesters at 370 level)
Applied Music, minimum of five semesters, five credits, at least one credit at 300 level 1		5
Keyboard, three semesters		3
MUSI 151	Applied Music-Piano
OR
Keyboard (piano emphasis) Students must substitute three credits of Music electives
Conducting
MUSI 350	Conducting	2
Senior Recital
MUSI 497	Senior Recital	2
Ensembles -- Eight credits minimum, one credit required in every semester of classes.
Four credits from:		4
MUSI 180/380	Symphony Band
MUSI 181/381	Wind Ensemble
MUSI 182/382	University Band
MUSI 184/384	University Orchestra
MUSI 186/386	Jazz Ensemble
MUSI 188/388	Concert Choir
MUSI 190/390	Symphonic Choir
MUSI 191/391	The Singing Statesmen
MUSI 192/392	Women's Concert Chorale
Two credits from:		2
MUSI 260/460	Contemporary Music Ensemble
Two credits unconducted ensemble from:		2
MUSI 253/453	University Chamber Orchestra
MUSI 255/455	String 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
MUSI 262/462	Chamber Choir
MUSI 265/465	Vocal Jazz Ensemble
MUSI 268/468	Piano Ensemble
Electives in Music		5
Piano Proficiency - passed prior to graduation
Total Credits		77

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Students who wish to take a full eight semesters of applied lessons may do so, at the discretion of the studio teacher, by applying music elective credits toward applied study.

Other Requirements

Freshman and transfer students interested in majoring in composition are strongly urged to present a composition portfolio to a member of the composition faculty before registering for any composition course. No possible credit for composition at another institution will be awarded before the end of the first semester of study at UW-Eau Claire.

NOTE: 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 mastery of a range of traditional and current compositional styles.
• Demonstrate mastery of composing idiomatically as appropriate for the selected media.

Music, Composition, 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 Core General Education Requirements (CGER). CGER course work in the following sample degree plan uses abbreviations such as CGER CL, CGER HA, and CGER NSWL to represent the learning outcomes students will meet via completion of the course. Please click here for a description of the outcomes and requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MUSI 141	Theory Written I	3
MUSI 142	Theory Aural I	1
MUSI 106	Class Piano (If necessary - does not count to degree)	2
MUSI 1XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 1XX Major Applied Instrument		1
WRIT 114	Intensive Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (CGER CL)	5
OR
WRIT 116	Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (CGER CL)
CGER Course Option		3
TOTAL		16
SECOND SEMESTER
MUSI 146	Theory Written II	3
MUSI 147	Theory Aural II	1
MUSI 108	Advanced Class Piano (If necessary - does not count to degree)	2
MUSI 1XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 1XX Major Applied Instrument		1
MUSI 150	Beginning Composition	2
CGER Course Option		4
TOTAL		14
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MUSI 246	Theory Written III	3
MUSI 247	Theory Aural III	1
MUSI 170	Applied Music-Composition	1
MUSI 151	Applied Music-Piano	1
MUSI 1XX Major Applied Instrument		1
MUSI 1XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 227	Music History & Society I	3
CGER Course Option		4
TOTAL		15
SECOND SEMESTER
MUSI 248	Theory Written IV	3
MUSI 249	Theory Aural IV	1
MUSI 170	Applied Music-Composition	1
MUSI 151	Applied Music-Piano	1
MUSI 1XX Major Applied Instrument		1
MUSI 1XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 229	Music History & Society II	3
CGER Course Option		4
TOTAL		16
THIRD YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MUSI 305	Analyzing Global Traditions in Music	3
MUSI Elective		2
MUSI 309	Electronic Music	2
MUSI 170	Applied Music-Composition	3
MUSI 3XX Applied Music		1
MUSI 151	Applied Music-Piano	1
MUSI 2XX Ensemble		1
CGER Course Option		4
TOTAL		16
SECOND SEMESTER
MUSI 404	Music History Seminar	3
MUSI 370	Advanced Applied Music-Composition	3
MUSI 3XX Major Applied Instrument		1
MUSI 2XX Ensemble		1
MUSI 350	Conducting	2
CGER Course Option		3
CGER Course Option		3
TOTAL		16
FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MUSI 325	Orchestration	2
MUSI 335	Counterpoint	2
MUSI 370	Advanced Applied Music-Composition	3
MUSI 3XX Ensemble		1
CGER Course Option		3
CGER Course Option		3
TOTAL		14
SECOND SEMESTER
MUSI 370	Advanced Applied Music-Composition	3
MUSI 497	Senior Recital	2
MUSI 3XX Ensemble		1
MUSI Elective		3
MUSI 407	Music Theory Seminar	2
CGER Course Option		3
CGER Course Option		3
TOTAL		17

Minimum total for the baccalaureate degree = 120 credits

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.
• Class piano is not accepted in lieu of the applied piano requirement. 
• See catalog for second language competency requirement.
• Keyboard (non-piano emphasis) – MUSI 151, 3 sem. (piano emphasis students must substitute at least 3 additional credits of music electives or supporting electives, see University Catalog).

Application to Major
Admittance to major is through audition to the Music Program

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 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.

Core General Education Requirements (CGER)