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Music B.A. Degree

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 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 1AMusicianship I: Harmony

3
or
MUS 101AMusicianship I: Harmony

3
MUS 1BMusicianship I: Solfege

1
or
MUS 101BMusicianship I: Solfege

1
MUS 1CMusicianship I: Harmony

3
or
MUS 101CMusicianship I: Harmony

3
MUS 1DMusicianship I: Solfege

1
or
MUS 101DMusicianship I: Solfege

1
MUS 2AMusicianshp II: Harmony

3
or
MUS 102AMusicianship II: Harmony

3
MUS 2BMusicianshp II: Solfege

1
or
MUS 102BMusicianship II: Solfege

1
MUS 133Form & Analysis

2
MUS 11Functional Keyboard Skills

1
MUS 5Music Practicum

0.5, 0.5
MUS 105Music Practicum

0.5, 0.5
MUS 24ASurveys of the History and Literature of Music

3
or
MUS 124ASurvey of the History and Literature of Music

3
MUS 24BSurveys of the History and Literature of Music

3
or
MUS 124BSurveys of the History and Literature of Music

3
MUS 131Music Technology

2
MUS 139Instrumental Conducting

2
or
MUS 140Choral Techniques

2
MUS 11 required of all but applied keyboard students

Enrollment in a departmental ensemble each semester (select from the following)

MUS 23Chamber Music

0-1
MUS 123Chamber Music

0-1
MUS 60Mount Bridge Orchestra

0-1
MUS 160Mount Bridge Orchestra

0-1
MUS 19Mount Chorus

0-1
MUS 119Mount Chorus

0-1
MUS 21Mount Singers

0-1
MUS 121Mount Singers

0-1
MUS 165Guitar Ensemble

0-1
MUS 70Percussion Ensemble

0-1
MUS 170Percussion Ensemble

0-1
Total Credit Hours:27

Jury examination each semester for students enrolled in Applied Music

Performance Emphasis

Requirements

MUS 15Applied Music (Maj)

1
and/or
MUS 115Applied Music (Maj)

1
1 unit each semester for a total of 8 units
 
MUS 151Pedgogy: Principles and Methods

2
MUS 146OSpecial Projects in Music: Senior Project

1

Two units from the following

MUS 137Diction for Singers

2
MUS 29String Instruments: Introductory Techniques

1
MUS 27Woodwind Instruments: Introductory Techniques

1
MUS 26Brass and Percussion Instruments: Introductory Techniques

1
MUS 137 required of voice principals

Three units from the following

MUS 116Music & Culture

3
MUS 117 Women and Gender in Music

3
MUS 120Rock Communities

3
MUS 142American Musical Theater

3
MUS 144Mariachi Music

3
MUS 145Music and Violence

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Music History Emphasis

Requirements

MUS 15Applied Music (Maj)

1
and/or
MUS 115Applied Music (Maj)

1
1 unit each semester for a total of 6 units
 
MUS 146OSpecial Projects in Music: Senior Project

1
 
MUS 117 Women and Gender in Music

3
MUS 116Music & Culture

3
MUS 120Rock Communities

3
MUS 144Mariachi Music

3
MUS 145Music and Violence

3
Total Credit Hours:22

Music Education Emphasis

In collaboration with the Secondary Teacher Preparation Program leading to a Single Teaching Credential

Requirements

MUS 15Applied Music (Maj)

1
or
MUS 115Applied Music (Maj)

1
1 unit each semester for a total of 7 units
 
MUS 151Pedgogy: Principles and Methods

2
MUS 134Orchestration & Arranging

2
MUS 146OSpecial Projects in Music: Senior Project

1
MUS 147Seminar in Music Education

2

Three units from the following

MUS 116Music & Culture

3
MUS 117 Women and Gender in Music

3
MUS 142American Musical Theater

3

Seven additional music units which include

MUS 29String Instruments: Introductory Techniques

1
MUS 27Woodwind Instruments: Introductory Techniques

1
MUS 26Brass and Percussion Instruments: Introductory Techniques

1

Four units in Secondary Applied Area (SAA) from

MUS 13Applied Music (Non-Maj)

1
MUS 113Applied Music (Non-Maj)

1
Total Credit Hours:24
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 155Introduction to Songwriting

3
FLM 138AAudio Production & Recording Principles 1

3

Three units from the following

MUS 149The Business of Music

3
BUS 145Entrepreneurship

3

Two units from the following

MUS 156Arts Management Practicum

2
MUS 157Studio Techniques Practicum

2
MUS 158Youth Orchestra Practicum and Outreach

2

Requirements

MUS 153Introduction to Music Industry

3
MUS 154Music and Arts Entrepeneurship

3
 
MUS 15Applied Music (Maj)

1
or
MUS 115Applied Music (Maj)

1
1 unit each semester for a total of 4 units
 
MUS 146OSpecial Projects in Music: Senior Project

1

Optional Electives

BUS 160Principles of Marketing

3
BUS 139Managing Non-Profit Organizations

3
FLM 138AAudio Production & Recording Principles 1

3
FLM 152AMusic for Visual Media 1

3
MUS 134Orchestration & Arranging

2
MUS 135Composition

2
Total Credit Hours:19

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 15Applied Music (Maj)

1
or
MUS 115Applied Music (Maj)

1
1 unit each semester for a total of 6 units
 
MUS 146JSpecial Projects in Music: Music Therapy

1-3
 
MUS 162Functional Skills for Therapy & Lab

3
or
MUS 115Applied Music (Maj)

1
and
MUS 134Orchestration & Arranging

2
 
MUS 163Music Therapy Improvisation

2
or
MUS 113Applied Music (Non-Maj)

1
and
MUS 4AUkulele Class

1
 
MUS 166Music Therapy Practicum

3
or
PSY 192Practicum

3
 
MUS 164Psychology of Music

3
or
PSY 145Social Psychology

3
 
MUS 167Influence on Music & Behavior

3
or
PSY 157Brain and Behavior

3
 
MUS 146OSpecial Projects in Music: Senior Project

1
Total Credit Hours:22-24
Plus General Education requirements and electives totaling 124 semester units, including the Language requirement.

*MUS 146O fulfills the capstone requirement for Music.