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Aug 21, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Music Major
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BA degree
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Requirements
Music (BA) is a 120 credit, four-year program of study. Sequence of required courses determined by odd/even entry year. For Music Education Licensure requirements, see further below. Musicianship Courses (21 cr.)
History, Literature, & Performance Practice (12 cr.)
Ensembles (8 cr.)
- MUS 1XX Ensemble (4@1 cr.), 4 cr.
- MUS 168 Social Justice Choir (5B), 1 cr.
- 3XX Ensembles (3@1 cr.), 3 cr.
Applied Lessons (7 cr.)
- 7 semesters (at least 2 at 3XX level), 7 cr.
Performance Workshop & Capstone (4 cr.)
University Studies (27 cr.)
- 1D: mathematics, 3 cr.
- 2A: Science of the Natural World, 3 cr.
- 2B: Science in the Engaged Community, 3 cr.
- 3A: Literature, 3 cr.
- 4A: Human Questions and Contexts, 3 cr.
- 4B: The Nature of US Society, 3 cr.
- 4C: The Nature of the Global Society, 3 cr.
Music Education Licensure
The Music Department is approved by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to offer courses for Initial Licensure in Music Education (K-12). Reciprocal agreements allow this certification to be valid in many states in addition to Massachusetts. This program is open to all qualified baccalaureate music majors. It is also available to individuals with degrees who wish to gain certification in music education. Requirements to enter and remain active in the student teaching preparation curriculum: - Grades of B- or above in all music courses
- Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the Director of the Music Education program, and at least one other from a member of the Music faculty.
- An interview with the Department Chairperson and Music Education Coordinator.
- Pass the Communication and Literacy Skills Test (CLST) of the Massachusetts Test of Educator Licensure (MTEL) and the Music Content Area test of the MTEL as a prerequisite to student teaching.
Program requirements will be revised to reflect on-going developments in state regulations and educational reform. Requirements are also listed on the CVPA website at: https://www.umassd.edu/programs/music-education/ As part of the BA degree, students must satisfy University Studies requirements along with the required music courses. Additionally, students will enroll in MUS 1XX Ensemble for the first four semesters and MUS 3XX for the next three semesters for a total of seven credits in ensemble. Also, students will enroll in each of the following Instrumental/Vocal Method Courses: Musicianship Courses (34 cr.)
History, Literature, & Performance Practice (15 cr.)
Ensembles (8 cr.)
- MUS 1XX Ensemble (4@1 cr.), 4 cr.
- 3XX Ensembles (3@1 cr.), 3 cr.
Applied Lessons (7 cr.)
- 7 semesters (at least 2 at 3XX level), 7 cr.
Performance Workshop & Capstone (2 cr.)
Music Education (15 cr.)
- MUS 2XX 4 Instrumental/Vocal Techniques, 4 cr.
Education (9 cr.)
- PSY 201/215/220 Child, Adolescent, or Lifespan, (3 cr.)
University Studies (not accounted for above) (24 cr.)
- 1A: ENL 101 Critical Writing and Reading I, 3 cr.
- 1B: ENL 102 Critical Writing and Reading II, 3 cr.
- 1D: Mathematics, 3 cr.
- 2A: Science of the Natural World, 3 cr.
- 2B: Science in the Engaged Community, 3 cr.
- 3A: Literature, 3 cr.
- 4B: The Nature of US Society, 3 cr.
- 4C: The Nature of the Global Society, 3 cr.
Music BA, Performance Concentration
Musicianship Courses (43 cr.)
- MUS 2XX Recording or Electronic Studio Course, 3 cr.
- MUS 397/318 Seminar in Theory/Jazz Arranging, 3 cr.
History, Literature, & Performance Practice (18 cr.)
- MUS XXX Music History/Literature Elective, 3 cr.
Ensembles (9 cr.)
- MUS 1XX Ensemble (4@1 cr.), 4 cr.
- MUS 168 Social Justice Choir (5B), 1 cr.
- 3XX Ensembles (4@1 cr), 4 cr.
Applied Lessons (8 cr.)
- 8 semesters (at least 2 at 3XX level) @ 1 cr, 8 cr.
Performance Workshop & Capstone (4 cr.)
University Studies (27 cr.)
- 1D: Mathematics, 3 cr.
- 2A: Science of the Natural World, 3 cr.
- 2B: Science in the Engaged Community, 3 cr.
- 3A: Literature, 3 cr.
- 4A: Human Questions and Contexts, 3 cr.
- 4B: The Nature of US Society, 3 cr.
- 4C: The Nature of the Global Society, 3 cr.
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