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Music, BA


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2020 - 2021 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BA
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Term 1 0 - 17 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course
Milestone: School of Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU.
   
critical course
Milestone: School of Music students must successfully complete the music theory diagnostic exam before enrolling in School of Music courses.
   
critical course 1  
critical course 2  
critical course 1  
  3  
  3  
  1  
  3    
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 17
  • An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses.
  • Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in mathematics course. MAT 142 or higher will fulfill this requirement.
  • ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. MUP 101: The ASU School of Music Experience is required of all freshman music majors.
  • Completion of Piano Diagnostic Exam determines placement into Class Piano courses.
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • See course list for MUP 4** Music Ensemble options.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 125, MUP 101, MUP 131.
  • Complete resume in MUP 101.
Term 2 17 - 33 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 2  
critical course 1  
  3  
  3  
  3  
  1  
  3    
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • See course list for MUP 4** Music Ensemble options.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only: MTC 221, MUP 132.
  • Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
Term 3 33 - 48 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 2  
critical course 1  
  3  
  1  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course through the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
4    
  4    
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
   
critical course
Complete MUP 131 by end of term 3.
   
 
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101 level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned.
  • Second Language: Consult with advisor for approved list. It is recommended for Second Language 101 and 102 to be completed by the end of term 4.
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • See course list for MUP 4** Music Ensemble options.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 222, MUP 231.
  • Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills, and about appropriate ensemble and performance experiences.
Term 4 48 - 63 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 2  
critical course 1  
  3  
  1  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course through the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
4    
  4    
critical course
Complete MUP 132 by end of term 4.
   
 
Complete Second Language 101 and 102 by end of term 4.
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101 level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned.
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • See course list for MUP 4** Music Ensemble options.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only: MTC 223, MUP 232.
  • Select a faculty mentor to guide your degree work.
Term 5 63 - 78 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course
MHL course (HU) Upper Division
3  
  2  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course through the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
4    
  3    
  3    
necessary course
Complete MUP 231 by end of term 5.
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • MTC 320 offered in odd numbered fall semesters only.
Term 6 78 - 91 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course
MHL course (HU) Upper Division
3  
necessary course
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course through the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
4    
  3  
  3    
necessary course
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
   
necessary course
Complete MTC 320 OR MTC 321 by end of term 6.
   
necessary course
Complete MUP 232 by end of term 6.
   
 
Complete Second Language 201 and 202 by end of term 6.
   
Term hours subtotal: 13
Term 7 91 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
 
MHL course (L) Upper Division ( MHL 439 OR MHL 440 recommended)
3  
  3  
  3  
  2    
Term hours subtotal: 14
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 422.
Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course
MHL OR MTC Upper Division Elective
6  
  3  
  3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • Complete capstone project.



2020 - 2021 Major Map
Music, BA
College/School: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

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critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1
0 - 17 Credit Hours
critical course
Milestone: School of Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU.
critical course
Milestone: School of Music students must successfully complete the music theory diagnostic exam before enrolling in School of Music courses.
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses.
  • Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in mathematics course. MAT 142 or higher will fulfill this requirement.
  • ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. MUP 101: The ASU School of Music Experience is required of all freshman music majors.
  • Completion of Piano Diagnostic Exam determines placement into Class Piano courses.
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • See course list for MUP 4** Music Ensemble options.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 125, MUP 101, MUP 131.
  • Complete resume in MUP 101.
Term 2
17 - 33 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • See course list for MUP 4** Music Ensemble options.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only: MTC 221, MUP 132.
  • Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
Term 3
33 - 48 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course through the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
Hours: 4
Hours: 4
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
critical course
Complete MUP 131 by end of term 3.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Notes:
  • ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101 level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned.
  • Second Language: Consult with advisor for approved list. It is recommended for Second Language 101 and 102 to be completed by the end of term 4.
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • See course list for MUP 4** Music Ensemble options.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 222, MUP 231.
  • Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills, and about appropriate ensemble and performance experiences.
Term 4
48 - 63 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course through the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
Hours: 4
Hours: 4
critical course
Complete MUP 132 by end of term 4.
Complete Second Language 101 and 102 by end of term 4.
Notes:
  • ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101 level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned.
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • See course list for MUP 4** Music Ensemble options.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only: MTC 223, MUP 232.
  • Select a faculty mentor to guide your degree work.
Term 5
63 - 78 Credit Hours
necessary course
MHL course (HU) Upper Division
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course through the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
Hours: 4
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
necessary course
Complete MUP 231 by end of term 5.
Notes:
  • MTC 320 offered in odd numbered fall semesters only.
Term 6
78 - 91 Credit Hours
necessary course
MHL course (HU) Upper Division
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
necessary course
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course through the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
Hours: 4
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
necessary course
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
necessary course
Complete MTC 320 OR MTC 321 by end of term 6.
necessary course
Complete MUP 232 by end of term 6.
Complete Second Language 201 and 202 by end of term 6.
Notes:
Term 7
91 - 105 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
MHL course (L) Upper Division ( MHL 439 OR MHL 440 recommended)
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Notes:
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 422.
Term 8
105 - 120 Credit Hours
necessary course
MHL OR MTC Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • Complete capstone project.
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