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Music (Music and Culture), BA


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2022 - 2023 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BA
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Term 1 0 - 17 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course
Milestone: Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU.
   
critical course
Milestone: Music students must successfully complete the music theory diagnostic exam before enrolling in School of Music, Dance and Theatre courses.
   
critical course 3  
critical course 3  
critical course 1  
  3  
  2  
  1  
  1  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 17
  • 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.
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • Completion of Piano Diagnostic Exam determines placement into Class Piano courses.
  • See MHL faculty for approval of MUP/music elective courses.
  • See course list for MUP 4** Music Ensemble course options.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 125, MUP 131, MUP 101.
  • Complete a resume in MUP 101.
Term 2 17 - 33 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3  
  1  
  2  
  1  
  1  
  3    
  2    
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • MHL 499: Individualized study is done by arrangement with a musicology faculty member.
  • See MHL faculty for approval of MUP/music elective courses.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only: MTC 221, MUP 132.
  • Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
Term 3 33 - 49 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 1  
critical course 3  
  2  
  1  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course through the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
4    
 
MUP Elective ( MUP 231 recommended)
1  
  4    
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
   
critical course
Complete MUP 131 by end of term 3.
   
 
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • Second Language: Consult with advisor for approved list. It is recommended for Second Language 101 and 102 to be completed by the end of Term 4.
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • MHL 499: Individualized study done by arrangement with a musicology faculty member.
  • See MHL faculty for approval of MUP/music elective courses.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 222, MUP 231.
  • Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills, and about appropriate ensemble and performance experiences.
Term 4 49 - 65 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 1  
critical course 3  
  2  
  1  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course through the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
4    
 
MUP Elective ( MUP 232 recommended)
1  
  4    
critical course
Complete MUP 132 by end of term 4.
   
critical course
Complete Second Language 101 and 102 by end of term 4.
   
critical course
Milestone: Rising Junior Milestone Interview
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • MHL 499: Individualized study done by arrangement with a musicology faculty member.
  • See MHL faculty for approval of MUP/music elective courses.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only: MTC 223, MUP 232.
  • Select a faculty mentor to guide your degree work.
Term 5 65 - 82 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  1  
  1  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course through the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
4    
  3    
  3    
  2    
 
Complete Second Language 201 and 202 by end of term 6.
   
Term hours subtotal: 17
  • MHL 339: Individualized bibliography study with instructor of Upper Division MHL Course. MHL 499: Individualized study by arrangement with a musicology faculty member.
  • Two upper division MHL electives are required: one Music Through Present Time course and another MHL course from the lists below, or other MHL courses approved by the musicology faculty.
Term 6 82 - 96 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
necessary course
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course through the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
4    
  1  
  1  
  3    
  2    
necessary course
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 14
  • MHL 340: Individualized bibliography study with instructor of Upper Division MHL Course. MHL 499: Individualized study by arrangement with a musicology faculty member.
  • Two upper division MHL electives are required: one Music Through Present Time course and another MHL course from the lists below, or other MHL courses approved by the musicology faculty.
  • Gather a list of professional references.
Term 7 96 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
  3    
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 12
  • MHL 490 or 492: Culminating original research project conducted with supervision of musicology faculty.
Term 8 108 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 12
  • MHL 491 or 493: Culminating original research project conducted with supervision of musicology faculty.
  • Complete capstone project.
  • Apply for full-time career opportunities.



2022 - 2023 Major Map
Music (Music and Culture), BA
College/School: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

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critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1
0 - 17 Credit Hours
critical course
Milestone: Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU.
critical course
Milestone: Music students must successfully complete the music theory diagnostic exam before enrolling in School of Music, Dance and Theatre courses.
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • 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.
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • Completion of Piano Diagnostic Exam determines placement into Class Piano courses.
  • See MHL faculty for approval of MUP/music elective courses.
  • See course list for MUP 4** Music Ensemble course options.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 125, MUP 131, MUP 101.
  • Complete a resume in MUP 101.
Term 2
17 - 33 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 2
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • MHL 499: Individualized study is done by arrangement with a musicology faculty member.
  • See MHL faculty for approval of MUP/music elective courses.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only: MTC 221, MUP 132.
  • Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
Term 3
33 - 49 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course through the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
Hours: 4
MUP Elective ( MUP 231 recommended)
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
critical course
Complete MUP 131 by end of term 3.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Notes:
  • Second Language: Consult with advisor for approved list. It is recommended for Second Language 101 and 102 to be completed by the end of Term 4.
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • MHL 499: Individualized study done by arrangement with a musicology faculty member.
  • See MHL faculty for approval of MUP/music elective courses.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 222, MUP 231.
  • Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills, and about appropriate ensemble and performance experiences.
Term 4
49 - 65 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course through the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
Hours: 4
MUP Elective ( MUP 232 recommended)
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
critical course
Complete MUP 132 by end of term 4.
critical course
Complete Second Language 101 and 102 by end of term 4.
critical course
Milestone: Rising Junior Milestone Interview
Notes:
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • MHL 499: Individualized study done by arrangement with a musicology faculty member.
  • See MHL faculty for approval of MUP/music elective courses.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only: MTC 223, MUP 232.
  • Select a faculty mentor to guide your degree work.
Term 5
65 - 82 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course through the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
Hours: 4
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Hours: 2
Complete Second Language 201 and 202 by end of term 6.
Notes:
  • MHL 339: Individualized bibliography study with instructor of Upper Division MHL Course. MHL 499: Individualized study by arrangement with a musicology faculty member.
  • Two upper division MHL electives are required: one Music Through Present Time course and another MHL course from the lists below, or other MHL courses approved by the musicology faculty.
Term 6
82 - 96 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
necessary course
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course through the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
Hours: 4
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 2
necessary course
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Notes:
  • MHL 340: Individualized bibliography study with instructor of Upper Division MHL Course. MHL 499: Individualized study by arrangement with a musicology faculty member.
  • Two upper division MHL electives are required: one Music Through Present Time course and another MHL course from the lists below, or other MHL courses approved by the musicology faculty.
  • Gather a list of professional references.
Term 7
96 - 108 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • MHL 490 or 492: Culminating original research project conducted with supervision of musicology faculty.
Term 8
108 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Notes:
  • MHL 491 or 493: Culminating original research project conducted with supervision of musicology faculty.
  • Complete capstone project.
  • Apply for full-time career opportunities.
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