In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about general education requirements can be found in the Summary of Degrees/Requirements section of the catalog.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| English Composition | 3 | |
| MS 110 or MS 112 | Finite Mathematics or Precalculus Algebra | 3 |
| MU 101 | Music Theory | 3 |
| MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
| MU 111 | Aural Skills | 1 |
| MU 134 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
| MU 170 | Class Piano I | 1 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | |
| Small Ensemble | 1 | |
| SSC 101 | First Year Experience | 0 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| English Composition | 3 | |
| History Sequence | 3 | |
| MU 102 | Music Theory | 3 |
| MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
| MU 112 | Aural Skills | 1 |
| MU 134 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
| MU 171 | Class Piano II | 1 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | |
| Small Ensemble | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| History Sequence | 3 | |
| MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
| MU 134 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
| MU 150 | Technology in Music | 1 |
| MU 201 | Music Theory | 3 |
| MU 211 | Aural Skills | 1 |
| MU 237 | Advanced Intro to Music (WI) | 3 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | |
| Small Ensemble | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EH 141 | Speech | 3 |
| Natural Science | 4 | |
| MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
| MU 134 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
| MU 202 | Music Theory | 3 |
| MU 212 | Aural Skills | 1 |
| MU 298 | Mid-degree Assessment Review | 0 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | |
| Small Ensemble | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| Literature Sequence | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Natural Science | 4 | |
| MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
| MU 210 | Conducting | 2 |
| MU 301 | Music Theory (WI) | 2 |
| MU 334 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
| MU 350 | Advanced Technology | 1 |
| MU 411 | Music History & Literature | 3 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | |
| Small Ensemble | 1 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Literature Sequence | 3 | |
| MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
| MU 300 | Junior Recital | 0 |
| MU 302 | Music Theory | 2 |
| MU 334 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
| MU 412 | Music History & Literature | 3 |
| MU 425 | Instrumental Performance Practice and Pedagogy | 3 |
| MU 300+ Elective (as advised) | 1 | |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | |
| Small Ensemble | 1 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
| MU 316 | Arranging and Orchestration | 2 |
| MU 334 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
| MU 426 | Instrumental Performance and Literature | 3 |
| MU 431 | Chamber Music Literature | 3 |
| MU 443 | Instrumental Conducting | 3 |
| MU 479 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
| MU 240 | Introduction to Music Business | 2 |
| MU 334 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
| MU 400 | Senior Recital | 0 |
| MU 432 | Orchestral Music Literature | 3 |
| MU 479 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MU 300+ Elective (as advised) | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 126 | |
| 1 | Applied Music must be studied each semester for a total of eight semesters. In the sixth semester of study, the student will present a junior recital. In the eighth semester of study, the student will present a senior recital. Students will have many performance opportunities prior to these recitals, performing in Concerts and Recitals and Studio Classes, as guided by their Applied Music instructor. All eight semesters of Applied Music are to be taken in the same instrument. |