Music, Major
Music, Major, B.A.
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.
Students in this major have the option to pursue either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The degrees are distinguished by second language competency for the B.A. and a higher level of mathematics competency for the B.S.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR | ||
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| MUSI 141 | Theory Written I | 3 |
| MUSI 142 | Theory Aural I | 1 |
| MUSI 1XX Applied Major Instrument | 1 | |
| MUSI 1XX Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUSI 106 | Class Piano (If necessary - does not count to degree) | 2 |
| CGER Course Option | 3 | |
| WRIT 1XX University Writing Requirement (CGER CL) | 5 | |
| TOTAL | 16 | |
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| MUSI 146 | Theory Written II | 3 |
| MUSI 147 | Theory Aural II | 1 |
| MUSI 1XX Applied Major Instrument | 1 | |
| MUSI 1XX Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUSI 108 | Advanced Class Piano (If necessary - does not count to degree) | 2 |
| MATH XXX University Math Requirement (CGER MQR) | 4 | |
| CGER Course Option | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 | |
| SECOND YEAR | ||
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| MUSI 246 | Theory Written III | 3 |
| MUSI 247 | Theory Aural III | 1 |
| MUSI 1XX Applied Major Instrument | 1 | |
| MUSI 1XX Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUSI 227 | Music History & Society I | 3 |
| 101-level Second Language (CGER CL) | 4 | |
| CGER Course Option | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 | |
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| MUSI 248 | Theory Written IV | 3 |
| MUSI 249 | Theory Aural IV | 1 |
| MUSI 1XX Applied Major Instrument | 1 | |
| MUSI 1XX Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUSI 229 | Music History & Society II | 3 |
| 102-level Second Language (CGER CL) | 4 | |
| CGER Course Option | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 | |
| THIRD YEAR | ||
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| MUSI 305 | Analyzing Global Traditions in Music | 3 |
| MUSI 3XX Applied Major Instrument | 1 | |
| MUSI 3XX Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUSI 350 | Conducting | 2 |
| CGER Course Option | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 | |
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| MUSI 404 | Music History Seminar | 3 |
| MUSI 3XX Applied Major Instrument | 1 | |
| MUSI 3XX Ensemble | 1 | |
| CGER Course Option | 3 | |
| CGER Course Option | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 17 | |
| FOURTH YEAR | ||
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| MUSI 3XX Applied Major Instrument | 1 | |
| MUSI XXX Ensemble | 1 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 14 | |
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| MUSI 3XX Applied Major Instrument | 1 | |
| MUSI 3XX Ensemble | 1 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 14 | |
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.
- See catalog for second language competency requirement.
- See University Catalog for distinction between B.A. and B.S.
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.
- 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)
Core General Education Requirements (CGER)
The Core General Education Requirements (CGER) includes a minimum of 10 courses across 6 categories. Students must complete a minimum of 36 credits in courses approved for the CGER Core.
- Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning (MQR) - 4 credits, one course minimum
- Includes the University Mathematics Requirement¹
- Communication & Literacy (CL) - 8 credits, two courses minimum
- Includes the University Writing Requirement (CL-W)²
- Natural Sciences & Wellness (NSW/NSWL) - 6 credits, one course minimum (NSW-Lab required)
- Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS) - 6 credits, two courses minimum
- Humanities & Arts (HA) - 6 credits, two courses minimum
- Civics & Perspectives (CP) - 6 credits, two courses minimum
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
Completion via Placement Test
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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).
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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.
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Students must still complete 36 credits across 10 courses, with any remaining credits or courses eligible to be taken from any CGER category.