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2024
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Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by 
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Milestone: Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU.
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Milestone: Music students must successfully complete the music theory diagnostic exam before enrolling in School of Music, Dance and Theatre courses.
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Mathematics (MATH)
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16 |
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- 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.
- MSC 115 test out is available.
- Completion of Popular Music Diagnostic Exam determines ability to waive the class piano requirement.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 125, MUP 101.
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Term 3
31 - 48 Credit Hours
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Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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Sustainability (SUST)
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Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
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Complete MSC 131 course(s).
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Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
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Term hours subtotal: |
17 |
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- Students can choose between MTC 224: Arranging for Popular Musicians (Downtown campus) or MTC 222: Music Theory: 19th Century (Tempe campus).
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 222, MTC 224.
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Term 5
63 - 79 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)
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Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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4 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- In terms 5-8, in consultation with faculty, students should enroll in a minimum of 18 credits of Popular Music Specialization courses.
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Term 7
94 - 107 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
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Term hours subtotal: |
13 |
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Term 8
107 - 120 Credit Hours
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Term hours subtotal: |
13 |
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- Complete capstone project.
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Milestone: Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU.
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: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- 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.
- MSC 115 test out is available.
- Completion of Popular Music Diagnostic Exam determines ability to waive the class piano requirement.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 125, MUP 101.
Term 2
16 - 31 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Course offered in spring semesters only: MTC 221.
- Familiarize yourself with information about musician's health.
Term 3
31 - 48 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Complete MSC 131 course(s).
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
- Students can choose between MTC 224: Arranging for Popular Musicians (Downtown campus) or MTC 222: Music Theory: 19th Century (Tempe campus).
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 222, MTC 224.
Term 4
48 - 63 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Students can choose between MTC 225: Popular Music Theory (Downtown campus) or MTC 223: Music Theory: 20th Century (Tempe campus).
- MUP 441 is open to students in the non-performance track by audition.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 223, MTC 225.
Term 5
63 - 79 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
- In terms 5-8, in consultation with faculty, students should enroll in a minimum of 18 credits of Popular Music Specialization courses.
Term 6
79 - 94 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Term 7
94 - 107 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Term 8
107 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Complete capstone project.
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