Music Option, A.A.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus

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Overview

The Associate in Arts - Music Option has been discontinued and applications for future student enrollment are no longer being accepted. DSU students who are currently enrolled in this program will be supported in completing their degree. If you have any questions, contact your advisor.

Degree Requirements:

General Education
Core Courses

Career Options

Why should you pursue an Associate in Arts Degree - Music ?

This versatile associate degree program is for students that are interested in a career in the field of music. Possible career paths include accompanist, arts management and music camp directors. This degree can also be used as a starting point from which to add on a bachelor’s degree in music or music education after completing the associate degree.

Possible Career Paths

Performer
Arts Management
Music Camp Director
Marketing

Requirements

General Education

Institutional and General Education Requirements

Complete as part of General Education:

MUSC 201 - Introduction to World Music Credits: 3

Subtotal: 39-43

Core Courses

Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all required courses for this program.

MUSC 122 - Music Theory and Analysis I, and Aural Skills I Credits: 3
MUSC 124 - Music Theory and Analysis II, and Kodaly, Solfege and Ear Training II Credits: 3
MUSC 130 - Piano Keyboard Skills I Credits: 1
MUSC 131 - Piano Keyboard Skills II Credits: 1
MUSC 222 - Music Theory andAnalysis III, Kodaly, Solfege and Ear Training III Credits: 3
MUSC 224 - Music Theory and Analysis III, Kodaly, Solfege and Ear Training IV Credits: 3
Applied Lessons Credits: 3-4
Large Ensembles Credits: 4

Subtotal: 25-26

Total: 64-69

Semester Sequence

First Semester

ENGL 110 - College Composition I Credits: 3
MUSC 122 - Music Theory and Analysis I, and Aural Skills I Credits: 3
MUSC 130 - Piano Keyboard Skills I Credits: 1
MUSC 2XX - Applied Lesson 200 Level Credits: 1
MUSC 2XX - Large Ensemble 200 Level Credits: 1
UNIV 100 - Freshman Seminar Credits: 1
General Education - Mathematics Course Credits: 3-4
OR
General Education - Natural Science Course/Lab Credits: 4

Subtotal: 14-15

Second Semester

ENGL 120 - College Composition II Credits: 3
HPER 100 - Concepts of Fitness & Wellness Credits: 2
MUSC 124 - Music Theory and Analysis II, and Kodaly, Solfege and Ear Training II Credits: 3
MUSC 131 - Piano Keyboard Skills II Credits: 1
MUSC 2XX - Applied Lesson 200 Level Credits: 1
MUSC 2XX - Large Ensemble 200 Level Credits: 1
General Education - Mathematics Course Credits: 3-4
OR
General Education - Natural Science Course/Lab Credits: 4

Subtotal: 15-16

Third Semester

CSCI 101 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
MUSC 201 - Introduction to World Music Credits: 3
MUSC 222 - Music Theory andAnalysis III, Kodaly, Solfege and Ear Training III Credits: 3
MUSC 2XX - Applied Lesson 200 Level Credits: 1
MUSC 2XX - Large Ensemble 200 Level Credits: 1
General Education - Literature Course Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Fourth Semester

COMM 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3
MUSC 224 - Music Theory and Analysis III, Kodaly, Solfege and Ear Training IV Credits: 3
MUSC 2XX - Applied Lesson 200 Level Credits: 1
MUSC 2XX - Large Ensemble 200 Level Credits: 1
General Education - Human Behavior and Governance Course Credits: 3
General Education - Social Science Course Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will perform a variety of musical styles with technical and rhythmic accuracy, tone quality, intonation, musical interpretation, appropriate diction/articulation, and stylistic accuracy both as a solo and ensemble performer, in rehearsal and performance on their primary instrument. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and VI).
Students will engage in historical, cultural, theoretical, and educational research in music by identifying and demonstrating ability to use appropriate resources. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, and VI.)
Students will analyze and evaluate written music and musical performance, including aural and cognitive comprehension of harmonic, structural, stylistic, and compositional music concepts. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III and VI.)
Students will engage in music as a profession through membership in professional organizations, and participation in professional activities. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, V, and VI.)