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Music Minor–20 Credits

A music minor is available to those who want a concentration of coursework in music but have other educational goals. It is especially useful for those considering a major in elementary education, ministry, or other related fields.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

  • Fine Arts courses in core curriculum must include MUS1075 or MUS 1825.
MTC1000Music Theory Fundamentals1
MTC1001Music Theory I2
MTC1003Sight Singing and Ear Training I1
MTC2004Sight Singing and Ear Training II1
MTC2112Music Theory II3
MUS2176Fundamentals of Conducting2
MUS1000Music Hour (two semesters required)

Also required are four semesters (4 credits) of minor-level lessons on the student's primary instrument/voice; four semesters (4 credits) in music ensembles on the student's primary instrument/voice; two credits of music electives (may include group or individual lessons, ensembles or music classes).