Music - Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (BS IND)

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies-Music requires the successful completion of 120 semester hours including: (1) the General Education Program ; (2) the Music Program listed below; and (3) one or two disciplines listed below or develop an additional area of study detailed under the heading of BS Interdisciplinary Studies.  Application is required before the completion of 80 hours.  Note:  Students must earn at least 120 credit hours with no lower than a 2.50 GPA for each discipline represented in the B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies - Music degree program.

Music Program Requirements (39 Credit Hours)

Music Core Requirements

• MUS 101 Introduction to Music (3)  
• MUS 106 Music Theory I (3)  
• MUS 106A Aural Theory I (1)  
• MUS 107 Music Theory II (3)  
• MUS 107A Aural Theory I (1)  
• MUS 161 Class Piano I (1)*  
• MUS 162 Class Piano II (1)*  
• MUS 206 Music Theory III (3)  
• MUS 206A Aural Theory III (1)  
• MUS 302 History and Analysis of Music I (3)  
• MUS 306 History and Analysis of Music II (3)  
• MUS 329 Music Theory IV: Scoring and Arranging (3)  
  *Students who choose piano as their applied concentration are required to complete two semesters of MUS 323 Applied Music, Voice .

Choose one course from:

• MUS 301 Methods in Music Technology (3)  
• MUS 410 Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques (3)  

Applied Music Lessons (4 Credit Hours Total)
Students will complete four semesters of applied music from their chosen concentration area.  Students select from:

• MUS 310 Applied Music, High Brass (1)  
• MUS 312 Applied Music, Low Brass (1)  
• MUS 317 Applied Music, Woodwinds (1)  
• MUS 318 Applied Music, Percussion (1)  
• MUS 321 Applied Music, Piano (1)  
• MUS 322 Applied Music, Organ (1)  
• MUS 323 Applied Music, Voice (1)  
• MUS 324 Applied Music, Fretted Instruments (1)  
• MUS 325 Applied Music, Carillon (1)  

Major Ensemble (6 Credit Hours Total)
Students will complete six semesters in a major ensemble which can be repeated for credit.  Students select from:

• MUS 451 Collegiate Singers (1)  
• MUS 453A Marching Band (1)  
• MUS 453B Concert Band (1)  

Additional Program Requirement (18 to 20 Credit Hours)

In order to qualify for the B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies - Music degree, students must choose at least one discipline to support the Music Program requirements.  Students have the option of selecting one or more of the following disciplines to satisfy this requirement: (Option 1): Communications - Public Relations Emphasis; (Option 2): Communications - Theatre Emphasis; or (Option 3): Business Administration.  Students may also select another discipline of their choice to satisfy this additional program requirement.  However, those students must work with a Music faculty member to develop their own B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies - Music degree program; independently of the options noted above.

Option 1:  Communications - Public Relations Emphasis (18 Credit Hours)

• ART 106 Basic Computer Graphics (3)  
• COMM 269 Organizational Communication (3)   
• COMM 301 Persuasion (3)  
• COMM 315 Integrated Strategic Communication (3)  
• COMM 349 Public Relations Writing (3)  

Students must select one additional course from:

• COMM 359 Communication Law (3)  
• COMM 435 Public Relations Cases (3)  
   

Option 2:  Communications - Theatre Emphasis (20 Credit Hours)

• THEA 102 Introduction to the Theatre (3)  
• THEA 260 Practicum: Theatre Workshop (1,1) Repeat for two credit hours total.  
• THEA 311 Voice and Interpretation (3)  
• THEA 316 Acting I (3)  
• THEA 321 Stagecraft (3)  

Students must select two additional courses from:

• THEA 317 Acting II (3)  
• THEA 325 Modern Drama (3)  
• THEA 402 Advanced Studies in Theatre (3)  
• THEA 415 Fundamentals of Directing (3)  

Option 3:  Business Administration (18 Credit Hours)

• ACCT 205 Principles of Accounting I (3)  
• FIN 311 Principles of Managerial Finance (3)  
• MGT 305 Principles of Management (3)  
• MGT 308 Human Resource Management (3)  
• MGT 314 Entrepreneurship I (3)  
• MKT 305 Principles of Marketing (3)  

Students are encouraged (recommended only) to complete the following course:

• MGT 401 Advanced HR Management (3)