Coursework includes two-thirds of a student's studies in the Liberal Arts, and one-third in Music. Students select an emphasis on Performance, Music History, Music Scoring for Media, Music Education, Music Industry, or Music Therapy.
Required Courses
Students may cross-register at UCLA for courses not offered at Mount Saint Mary’s.
Core Music Courses
| MUS 1A | Musicianship I: Harmony | 3 |
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| MUS 101A | Musicianship I: Harmony | 3 |
| MUS 1B | Musicianship I: Solfege | 1 |
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| MUS 101B | Musicianship I: Solfege | 1 |
| MUS 1C | Musicianship I: Harmony | 3 |
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| MUS 101C | Musicianship I: Harmony | 3 |
| MUS 1D | Musicianship I: Solfege | 1 |
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| MUS 101D | Musicianship I: Solfege | 1 |
| MUS 2A | Musicianshp II: Harmony | 3 |
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| MUS 102A | Musicianship II: Harmony | 3 |
| MUS 2B | Musicianshp II: Solfege | 1 |
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| MUS 102B | Musicianship II: Solfege | 1 |
| MUS 133 | Form & Analysis | 2 |
| MUS 11 | Functional Keyboard Skills | 1 |
| MUS 5 | Music Practicum | 0.5, 0.5 |
| MUS 105 | Music Practicum | 0.5, 0.5 |
| MUS 24A | Surveys of the History and Literature of Music | 3 |
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| MUS 124A | Survey of the History and Literature of Music | 3 |
| MUS 24B | Surveys of the History and Literature of Music | 3 |
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| MUS 124B | Surveys of the History and Literature of Music | 3 |
| MUS 131 | Music Technology | 2 |
| MUS 139 | Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
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| MUS 140 | Choral Techniques | 2 |
MUS 11 required of all but applied keyboard students
Enrollment in a departmental ensemble each semester (select from the following)
Jury examination each semester for students enrolled in Applied Music
Performance Emphasis
Requirements
| MUS 15 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1-3 |
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| MUS 115 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1-3 |
| 1 unit each semester for a total of 8 units | |
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| MUS 151 | Pedgogy: Principles and Methods | 2 |
| MUS 146O | Special Projects in Music: Senior Project | 1-3 |
Two units from the following
| MUS 137 | Diction for Singers | 2 |
| MUS 29 | String Instruments: Introductory Techniques | 1 |
| MUS 27 | Woodwind Instruments: Introductory Techniques | 1 |
| MUS 26 | Brass and Percussion Instruments: Introductory Techniques | 1 |
MUS 137 required of voice principals
Three units from the following
Music History Emphasis
Requirements
| MUS 15 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1-3 |
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| MUS 115 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1-3 |
| 1 unit each semester for a total of 6 units | |
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| MUS 146O | Special Projects in Music: Senior Project | 1-3 |
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| MUS 117 | Women and Gender in Music | 3 |
| MUS 116 | Music Cultures of the World | 3 |
| MUS 120 | Rock Communities | 3 |
| MUS 144 | Mariachi Music | 3 |
| MUS 145 | Music and Violence | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22-24 |
Music Scoring for Media Emphasis
An emphasis consisting of Music and Film, Media & Communication
Music
| MUS 15 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1-3 |
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| MUS 115 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1-3 |
| 1 unit each semester for a total of 4 units | |
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| MUS 135 | Composition | 2 |
| MUS 134 | Orchestration & Arranging | 2 |
| MUS 146E | Special Projects in Music: Music Scoring | 3 |
| MUS 146L | Special Projects in Music: Electronic Music Composition | 3 |
| MUS 146P | Special Projects in Music: Music Industry | 3 |
| MUS 146O | Special Projects in Music: Senior Project | 1-3 |
Film and Media
Optional Electives
| FLM 133 | Music Culture and Broadcasting | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21-23 |
Additional electives selected from upper division Music, or Film, Media & Communication courses
Music Education Emphasis
In collaboration with the Secondary Teacher Preparation Program leading to a Single Teaching Credential
Three units from the following
Requirements
| MUS 15 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1-3 |
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| MUS 115 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1-3 |
| 1 unit each semester for a total of 6 units | |
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| MUS 151 | Pedgogy: Principles and Methods | 2 |
| MUS 134 | Orchestration & Arranging | 2 |
| MUS 146O | Special Projects in Music: Senior Project | 1-3 |
| MUS 147 | Seminar in Music Education | 2 |
Seven additional music units which include
| MUS 29 | String Instruments: Introductory Techniques | 1 |
| MUS 27 | Woodwind Instruments: Introductory Techniques | 1 |
| MUS 26 | Brass and Percussion Instruments: Introductory Techniques | 1 |
Four units in Secondary Applied Area (SAA) from
| MUS 13 | Applied Music (Non-Maj) | 1-3 |
| MUS 113 | Applied Music (Non-Maj) | 1-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 23-25 |
The Music Education Emphasis is completed in collaboration with the Education Department. Consult the Education Department for requirements for single subject certification.
Summer School is recommended in order to complete the program requirements in 4 years.
Music Industry Emphasis
The Music Industry emphasis offers a unique and innovative curriculum, combining interdisciplinary studies in musical, business and film & media with a focus on technology and entrepreneurship. This interdisciplinary program provides students with the fundamental tools necessary to establish themselves, adapt and succeed in an industry that is constantly changing.
Three units from the following
(Both recommended)
| MUS 155 | Introduction to Songwriting | 3 |
| FLM 138A | Audio Production & Recording Principles 1 | 3 |
Three units from the following
Two units from the following
| MUS 156 | Arts Management Practicum | 2 |
| MUS 157 | Studio Techniques Practicum | 2 |
| MUS 158 | Youth Orchestra Practicum and Outreach | 2 |
Requirements
| MUS 153 | Introduction to Music Industry | 3 |
| MUS 154 | Music and Arts Entrepeneurship | 3 |
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| MUS 15 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1-3 |
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| MUS 115 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1-3 |
| 1 unit each semester for a total of 4 units | |
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| MUS 146O | Special Projects in Music: Senior Project | 1-3 |
Optional Electives
| BUS 160 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 139 | Managing Non-Profit Organizations | 3 |
| FLM 138A | Audio Production & Recording Principles 1 | 3 |
| FLM 152A | Music for Visual Media 1 | 3 |
| MUS 134 | Orchestration & Arranging | 2 |
| MUS 135 | Composition | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19-21 |
Music Therapy Emphasis
The Bachelor of Arts in Music emphasis in Music Therapy is designed to prepare students for careers in the therapeutic applications of music. Completion of the program qualifies students to enroll in Masters Music Therapy equivalency programs. Completing a Music Therapy equivalency program will then allow students to to take the national examination needed to become a Board Certified Music Therapist.
Requirements
| MUS 15 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1-3 |
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| MUS 115 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1-3 |
| 1 unit each semester for a total of 6 units | |
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| MUS 146J | Special Projects in Music: Music Therapy | 1-3 |
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| MUS 162 | Functional Skills for Therapy & Lab | 3 |
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| MUS 115 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1-3 |
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| MUS 134 | Orchestration & Arranging | 2 |
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| MUS 163 | Music Therapy Improvisation | 2 |
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| MUS 113 | Applied Music (Non-Maj) | 1-3 |
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| MUS 4A | Ukulele Class | 1 |
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| MUS 166 | Music Therapy Practicum | 3 |
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| PSY 192 | Practicum | 3 |
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| MUS 164 | Psychology of Music | 3 |
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| PSY 145 | Social Psychology | 3 |
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| MUS 167 | Influence on Music & Behavior | 3 |
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| PSY 157 | Brain and Behavior | 3 |
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| MUS 146O | Special Projects in Music: Senior Project | 1-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22-26 |