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Music: Composition - Bachelor of Music 2021-22 Degree Map

Requirements (Reqs) of a Bachelor Degree

Degree Maps show how you can earn a degree in four years. It has been created under the assumption that most PSU courses are 4 credits. However, the BA and BS requirements on the map can be satisfied with fewer credits, but this may require you to take additional general elective courses to reach the 180 total credits required for a degree. Speak with an academic advisor to develop your own personalized plan.

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Catalog year defines the specific set of requirements you need to complete a degree. Requirements occasionally change, so it may benefit you to follow a different catalog. Typically, your catalog year is the year you began at PSU, but if you are a transfer student you may be eligible for an earlier catalog. You should talk with your advisor about which catalog requirements make sense for you.
 

First Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
Freshman Inquiry 5 Freshman Inquiry 5 Freshman Inquiry 5
MUS 111 3 MUS 112 3 MUS 113 3
MUS 114 1 MUS 115 1 MUS 116 1
MUP 190 2 MUP 190 2 MUP 190 2
MUS 195, 196, 197 or 198 1 MUS 195, 196, 197 or 198 1 MUS 195, 196, 197 or 198 1
MUS Elective 1 MUS Elective 1 MUS Elective 1
MUS 188 0 MUS 188 0 MUS 188 0
MUS 046 0 General Elective 2 General Elective 2
Total Fall Credits 14 Total Winter Credits 15 Total Spring Credits 15

First Year Milestone: Complete MUS 113/116, 6 credits of MUP 190 (by end of Spring term).

Second Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
Sophomore Inquiry 4 Sophomore Inquiry 4 Sophomore Inquiry 4
MUS 211 3 MUS 212 3 MUS 213 3
MUS 214 1 MUS 215 1 MUS 216 1
MUS 240 2 MUS 241 2 MUS 242 2
MUP 290 2 MUP 290 2 MUP 290 2
MUS 291 2 MUS 292 2 MUS 293 2
MUS 195, 196, 197 or 198 1 MUS 195, 196, 197 or 198 1 MUS 195, 196, 197 or 198 1
MUS 188 0 MUS 188 0 MUS 188 0
MUS 205 1 MUS 206 1    
Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 16 Total Spring Credits 15

Second Year Milestones: Complete MUS 213/216, 6 credits of MUP 290 (by end of Spring term). Submit composition portfolio for admission to Composition Program (by end of Spring term).

Third Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
Upper Division Cluster 4 Upper Division Cluster 4 Upper Division Cluster 4
MUS 304 4 MUS 305 4 MUS 306 4
MUS 311 3 MUS 312 3 MUS 313 3
MUS 394, 395, 396, or 397 1 MUS 394, 395, 396, or 397 1 MUS 394, 395, 396, or 397 1
MUP 390 (Composition) 2 MUP 390 (Composition) 2 MUP 390 (Composition) 2
MUS 320 2 MUS Elective 2 MUS Elective 2
MUS 188 0 MUS 188 0 MUS 188 0
        MUS 048 0
Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 16 Total Spring Credits 16

Third Year Milestone: Complete MUS 306, MUS 048, 6 credits of MUP 390 (by end of Spring term).

Fourth Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
Senior Capstone 6 MUS 374, 375 or 377 4 MUS 411 2
MUP 490 (Composition) 2 MUP 490 (Composition) 2 MUP 490 (Composition) 2
MUS 421 3 MUS Elective 3 Upper-Division Music Elective 2
MUS 474 2 MUS Elective 3 MUS 476 3
    General Elective 3 General Elective 4
        MUS 049 0
Total Fall Credits 13 Total Winter Credits 15 Total Spring Credits 13

Fourth Year Milestone: Complete World Music History Elective, MUS 049, 6 credits of MUP 490 (by end of Spring term).

 

Additional Map Notes:

  • MUS 046: Students must pass piano proficiency (MUS 046) or take MUS 191/192/193. Courses count as lower division music (MUS) electives.
  • MUS 394, 395, 396, or 397: Piano majors may take MUS 351 in lieu of 2 credits of MUS 395, 396, or 397.
  • MUS 374, 375 or 377: World Music elective.
  • You may need to add additional general elective credits to your plan to reach 180 total credits.

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