Music Composition Certificate

Music Composition Certificate Requirements

23 credits

Required Courses:

MUSC 1110Music Theory I (Prerequisite: MUSC 1100 or C or higher on the Music Department theory test) 13
MUSC 1120Music Theory II (Prerequisite: MUSC 1110)3
MUSC 2110Music Theory III (Prerequisite: MUSC 1120) 3
or MUSC 2120 Music Theory IV
MUSC 1130Ear Training & Sight Singing I1
MUSC 1140Ear Training/Sight Singing II (Prerequisite: MUSC 1130)1
MUSC 2130Ear Training/Sight Singing III (Prerequisite: MUSC 1140)1
MUSC 2180Introduction to Music Technology3
MUSC 3390RElectro-Acoustic Ensemble1
MUSC 3835RPrivate Lessons in Composition (Must be taken 2x)2
MUSC 3400RMusic Composition (Prerequisite: MUSC 1120)2
MUSC 4538Orchestration3

1 Students may request to take the Music Theory test from the Music Department Chair or the test is offered on the first day of MUSC 1100.  Students passing with a grade of C or higher may test out of the MUSC 1100 requirement.

Completion Requirements:

  1. Complete all coursework with grade C or higher.
  2. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.