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Music: Jazz - 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 198 1 MUS 198 1 MUS 198 1
MUS Elective or MUS 191 2 MUS Elective or MUS 192 2 MUS Elective or MUS 193 2
MUS 188 0 MUS 188 0 MUS 188 0
MUS 046 0     Music Elective 1
Total Fall Credits 14 Total Winter Credits 14 Total Spring Credits 15

First Year Milestone: Complete MUS 113, MUS 116, and 6 credits of MUP 190.

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 (Jazz section) 1 MUS 215 (Jazz section) 1 MUS 216 (Jazz section) 1
MUP 290 2 MUP 290 2 MUP 290 2
MUS 291 (Jazz section) 2 MUS 292 (Jazz section) 2 MUS 293 (Jazz section) 2
MUS 198 1 MUS 198 1 MUS 198 1
MUS 271 2 MUS 272 2 MUS 273 2
MUS 205 1 MUS 206 1 MUS 188 0
MUS 188 0 MUS 188 0    
Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 16 Total Spring Credits 15

Second Year Milestone: Complete MUS 213, MUS 216, and 6 credits of MUP 290 (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 or 306 4 World Music Elective 4
MUS 398 1 MUS 398 1 MUS 398 1
MUP 390 2 MUP 390 2 MUP 390 2
MUS 320 2 MUS 394 1 MUS 394 1
MUS 394 1 MUS 425 2 MUS 426 2
MUS 424 2 Music Elective 1 MUS 188 0
MUS 188 0 MUS 188 0 MUS 048 0
Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 15 Total Spring Credits 14

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

Fourth Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
MUS 394 1 MUS 394 1 Senior Capstone 6
MUS 398 1 MUS 398 1 MUS 398 1
MUS 411 2 MUS 472 2 MUS 394 1
MUS 471 2 MUS 471 2 MUS 355 4
MUP 490 2 MUP 490 2 MUS 473 2
General Elective 4 Music Elective 1 MUP 490 2
General Elective 4 General Elective 4 MUS 049 0
Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 13 Total Spring Credits 16

Fourth Year Milestone: Complete MUS 049, and 6 credits of MUP 490.

 

Additional Map Notes:

  • Music Elective or MUS 191, Music Elective or MUS 192, Music Elective or MUS 193, and MUS 046: Students must pass piano proficiency (MUS 046) or take MUS 191, 192, 193. If student is already proficient on piano and passes test prior to taking MUS 191, 192 & 193, take 6 credits of music elective instead.
  • MUS 305 or 306: Music History and World Music electives may be swapped depending on courses.
  • World Music Elective: Music History and World Music electives my be swapped depending on courses. Choose from MUS 374U, 375U or 377U.
  • You may need to add additional general elective credits to your plan to reach 180 total credits.

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