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 Pre-Music Therapy.
Required Courses
Students may cross-register at UCLA for courses not offered at Mount Saint Mary’s.
Core Music Courses
MUS 11 required of all but applied keyboard students
Optional Electives
Enrollment in a departmental ensemble each semester (select from the following)
Music Majors are enrolled in one or more ensembles each semester. Enrolling for 0 credits is an option if the 1 credit results in an overload.
Jury examination each semester for students enrolled in Applied Music.
Performance Emphasis
Requirements
| MUS 15 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1 |
| and/or | |
| MUS 115 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1 |
| 1 unit each semester for a total of 8 units | |
| MUS 151 | Pedagogy: Principles and Methods | 2 |
| MUS 146O | Special Projects in Music: Senior Project | 1 |
| MUS 146B | Special Projects in Music: Instrumental Literature | 1-3 |
| MUS 168 | Improvisation in Music | 2 |
MUS 146B Special Projects: Instrumental Literature is only required of instrumentalists
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 |
| and/or | |
| MUS 115 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1 |
| 1 unit each semester for a total of 6 units | |
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| MUS 146O | Special Projects in Music: Senior Project | 1 |
| MUS 146C | Special Projects in Music: Music History and Literature | 1-3 |
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| MUS 117 | Women and Gender in Music | 3 |
| MUS 116 | Music & Culture | 3 |
| MUS 120 | Rock Communities | 3 |
| MUS 144 | Mariachi Music | 3 |
| MUS 145 | Music and Violence | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 23-25 |
Music Education Emphasis
In collaboration with the Secondary Teacher Preparation Program leading to a Single Teaching Credential
Requirements
| MUS 15 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1 |
| or | |
| MUS 115 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1 |
| 1 unit each semester for a total of 7 units | |
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| MUS 151 | Pedagogy: Principles and Methods | 2 |
| MUS 134 | Orchestration & Arranging | 2 |
| MUS 146O | Special Projects in Music: Senior Project | 1 |
| MUS 147 | Seminar in Music Education | 2 |
Three units from the following
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 |
| MUS 113 | Applied 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
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 Entrepreneurship | 3 |
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| MUS 15 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1 |
| or | |
| MUS 115 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1 |
| 1 unit each semester for a total of 4 units | |
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| MUS 155A | Introduction to Songwriting | 3 |
| MUS 169 | Music Production | 3 |
| MUS 146O | Special Projects in Music: Senior Project | 1 |
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 |
| MUS 146R | Special Projects: Composition | 1-3 |
| MUS 155B | Intermediate Songwriting | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24-28 |
Pre-Music Therapy Emphasis
The Pre-Music Therapy emphasis includes coursework in music and psychology. This concentration does not lead to licensing in Music Therapy but is preparation for further study in the field. Completion of the program qualifies students to enroll in a Music Therapy equivalency program. Completing a Music Therapy equivalency program will allow students to take the national exam needed to become a board-certified music therapist.
Requirements
| MUS 15 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1 |
| or | |
| MUS 115 | Applied Music (Maj) | 1 |
| 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 |
| MUS 134 | Orchestration & Arranging | 2 |
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| MUS 163 | Music Therapy Improvisation | 2 |
| or | |
| MUS 168 | Improvisation in Music | 2 |
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| MUS 4A | Ukulele Class | 1 |
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| MUS 4B | Guitar I | 1 |
| and | |
| MUS 4C | Guitar II | 1 |
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| MUS 166 | Music Therapy Practicum | 3 |
| or | |
| PSY 192 | Practicum | 3 |
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| MUS 164 | Psychology of Music | 3 |
| or | |
| PSY 145 | Social Psychology | 3 |
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| MUS 167 | Influence on Music & Behavior | 3 |
| or | |
| PSY 157 | Brain and Behavior | 3 |
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| MUS 146O | Special Projects in Music: Senior Project | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28-30 |
*MUS 146O fulfills the capstone requirement for Music.