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Term 2
15 - 32 Credit Hours
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- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Courses offered in spring semester only: MTC 221, MUP 132.
- Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
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Term 3
32 - 47 Credit Hours
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- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Students intending a career in music industry should register for MSC 451 in term 3.
- See course list below for MUP 4** Music Ensemble course options.
- Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 222, MUP 231.
- Participate in at least two ensemble performances.
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Term 4
47 - 64 Credit Hours
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Minimum Grade |
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- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Students intending a career in music industry should register for MSC 452 in term 4.
- See course list below for MUP 4** Music Ensemble course options.
- Courses offered in spring semester only: MTC 223, MUP 232.
- Select a faculty mentor to guide your degree work.
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Term 5
64 - 80 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- Students must take 3 upper division MHL courses. Students must take one course each from the 1900-Present and Music + Geographies track groups, and one MHL elective.
- Students must take 1 upper division MTC elective.
- The upper division MHL and MTC courses may be taken in a different order than shown on the major map, however, they are all required.
- In consultation with Faculty, students take four courses from the Popular Music Specialization track group.
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Term 6
80 - 95 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
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- Students must take 3 upper division MHL courses. Students must take one course each from the 1900-Present and Music + Geographies track groups, and one MHL elective.
- Students must take 1 upper division MTC elective.
- The upper division MHL and MTC courses may be taken in a different order than shown on the major map, however, they are all required.
- In consultation with Faculty, students take four courses from the Popular Music Specialization track group.
- Gather a list of professional references.
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Term 7
95 - 108 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
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Term hours subtotal: |
13 |
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- Students must take 3 upper division MHL courses. Students must take one course each from the 1900-Present and Music + Geographies track groups, and one MHL elective.
- Students must take 1 upper division MTC elective.
- The upper division MHL and MTC courses may be taken in a different order than shown on the major map, however, they are all required.
- In consultation with Faculty, students take four courses from the Popular Music Specialization track group.
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Term 8
108 - 120 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
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Term hours subtotal: |
12 |
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- Students must take 3 upper division MHL courses. Students must take one course each from the 1900-Present and Music + Geographies track groups, and one MHL elective.
- Students must take 1 upper division MTC elective.
- The upper division MHL and MTC courses may be taken in a different order than shown on the major map, however, they are all required.
- In consultation with Faculty, students take four courses from the Popular Music Specialization track group.
- Complete capstone project.
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 15 Credit Hours
Milestone: School of Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU.
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: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses.
- Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in mathematics course.
- 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 first-year 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.
- Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 125, MUP 101, MUP 131.
- Complete resume in MUP 101.
Term 2
15 - 32 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
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
Minimum Grade: C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Courses offered in spring semester only: MTC 221, MUP 132.
- Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
Term 3
32 - 47 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete MUP 131 by end of term 3.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Students intending a career in music industry should register for MSC 451 in term 3.
- See course list below for MUP 4** Music Ensemble course options.
- Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 222, MUP 231.
- Participate in at least two ensemble performances.
Term 4
47 - 64 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Milestone: Rising Junior Milestone Interview
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Students intending a career in music industry should register for MSC 452 in term 4.
- See course list below for MUP 4** Music Ensemble course options.
- Courses offered in spring semester only: MTC 223, MUP 232.
- Select a faculty mentor to guide your degree work.
Term 5
64 - 80 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Students must take 3 upper division MHL courses. Students must take one course each from the 1900-Present and Music + Geographies track groups, and one MHL elective.
- Students must take 1 upper division MTC elective.
- The upper division MHL and MTC courses may be taken in a different order than shown on the major map, however, they are all required.
- In consultation with Faculty, students take four courses from the Popular Music Specialization track group.
Term 6
80 - 95 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Milestone: Rising Senior Milestone Interview
- Students must take 3 upper division MHL courses. Students must take one course each from the 1900-Present and Music + Geographies track groups, and one MHL elective.
- Students must take 1 upper division MTC elective.
- The upper division MHL and MTC courses may be taken in a different order than shown on the major map, however, they are all required.
- In consultation with Faculty, students take four courses from the Popular Music Specialization track group.
- Gather a list of professional references.
Term 7
95 - 108 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Students must take 3 upper division MHL courses. Students must take one course each from the 1900-Present and Music + Geographies track groups, and one MHL elective.
- Students must take 1 upper division MTC elective.
- The upper division MHL and MTC courses may be taken in a different order than shown on the major map, however, they are all required.
- In consultation with Faculty, students take four courses from the Popular Music Specialization track group.
Term 8
108 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Students must take 3 upper division MHL courses. Students must take one course each from the 1900-Present and Music + Geographies track groups, and one MHL elective.
- Students must take 1 upper division MTC elective.
- The upper division MHL and MTC courses may be taken in a different order than shown on the major map, however, they are all required.
- In consultation with Faculty, students take four courses from the Popular Music Specialization track group.
- Complete capstone project.
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