Winthrop University: Majors and More - Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Music Technology

Majors and More

Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Music Technology

 

Bachelor of Arts in Music, Concentration in Music Technology 

General Education

 

Semester Hours

ACAD 101 Principles of the Learning Academy

1

Shared Skills and Proficiencies
   
Writing and Critical Thinking    
WRIT 101 Composition

3

HMXP 102      Human Experience 3
CRTW 201 Critical Reading, Thinking & Writing

3

Oral Communication See approved list 3
Technology See approved list 3
Intensive Writing Met in major with MUST 306 0
Constitution Requirement See approved list; may be met with another requirement 0-3
Physical Activity See approved list; 1
Thinking Critically Across Disciplines    
Global Perspectives Met in major with MUST 307

0

Historical Perspectives Met in major with MUST 305

0

Introducing Students to Broad Disciplinary Perspectives

 

Social Science See approved list; must include 2 designators

6

Humanities and Arts See approved list; must include 2 designators
 (Cannot use MUSA or MUST courses)

6

Quantitative Skills and Natural Science (3 courses) 9-12
Quantitative Skills See approved list (3-8)
Natural Science See approved list; must include one lab science.  [If 2 courses taken, must

(3-8)

  be in 2 different groups:  Life, Physical ,Earth]  
Subtotal   38-44
Music Core — Applied  

8*

  MUSA 111, 112, 211, 212 Private Lessons in the Major Instrument

4

 
  MUSA 141-169 Ensemble requirement

2

 
  MUSA 181, 182 Piano Class I-II

2

 
Music Core — Theoretical  

24*

  MUST 121 Introduction to Music Technology

1

  MUST 111, 112, 211, 212 Music Theory I-IV

12

  MUST 113, 114 Aural Skills I-II

2

  MUST 305, 306, 307 History of Music to 1750, Hist of Music from 1750-1900, Music Since 1900

9

 
  Music Technology  

16*

  MUTC 201 Foundations of Music Technology

3

  MUTC 202 Recording and Audio Production 3
  MUTC 301 Sound Synthesis and Signal Processing 3
  MUTC 302 Sound and Visual Media 3
  MUTC 401 Music Technology Practicum-Capstone 2
  MUST 301 Music Business and Entrepreneurship 2
     
  Other Music Requirements  
  MUSR 498 Recital attendance 0
Minor   15-24
Electives  

4-19

  Choose from courses with any course designator other than MUSA or MUST  
Total  

120

*C or better must be earned in each course and cannot be taken on the S/U basis.

A minimum of 21 hours of MUSA/MUST courses must be taken in residence at Winthrop University.

Not more than 36 hours in any one subject designator may be applied toward the major for a BA degree.

For additional degree requirements, please visit the Degree Requirements page.

Last Updated: 1/9/23