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Music: Jazz - Bachelor of Music 2023-24 Degree Map

Requirements (REQ) of a Bachelors 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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This guide outlines the requirements in the 2023-24 catalog. 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 CoursesFall CreditsWinter CoursesWinter CreditsSpring CoursesSpring Credits
Freshman Inquiry or Honors5Freshman Inquiry or Honors5Freshman Inquiry or Honors5
MUS 1113MUS 1123MUS 1133
MUS 1141MUS 1151MUS 1161
MUP 1902MUP 1902MUP 1902
MUS 1981MUS 1981MUS 1981
MUS Elective or MUS 1912MUS Elective or MUS 1922MUS Elective or MUS 1932
MUS 1880MUS 1880MUS 1880
MUS 0460  Music Elective1
Total Fall Credits14Total Winter Credits14Total Spring Credits15

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

Second Year

Fall CoursesFall CreditsWinter CoursesWinter CreditsSpring CoursesSpring Credits
Sophomore Inquiry or Honors4Sophomore Inquiry or Honors4Race and Ethnic Studies Requirement3-4
MUS 2113MUS 2123MUS 2133
MUS 214 (Jazz section)1MUS 215 (Jazz section)1MUS 216 (Jazz section)1
MUP 2902MUP 2902MUP 2902
MUS 291 (Jazz section)2MUS 292 (Jazz section)2MUS 293 (Jazz section)2
MUS 1981MUS 1981MUS 1981
MUS 2712MUS 2722MUS 2732
MUS 2051MUS 2061MUS 1880
MUS 1880MUS 1880  
Total Fall Credits16Total Winter Credits16Total Spring Credits14-15

Second Year Milestone: Complete MUS 213, MUS 216, and 6 credits of MUP 290 (by end of Spring term).

Third Year

Fall CoursesFall CreditsWinter CoursesWinter CreditsSpring CoursesSpring Credits
Upper Division Cluster or Honors4Upper Division Cluster or Honors4Upper Division Cluster or Honors4
MUS 3044MUS 305 or 3064World Music Elective4
MUS 3981MUS 3981MUS 3981
MUP 3902MUP 3902MUP 3902
MUS 3202MUS 3941MUS 3941
MUS 3941MUS 4252MUS 4262
MUS 4242Music Elective1MUS 1880
MUS 1880MUS 1880MUS 0480
Total Fall Credits16Total Winter Credits15Total Spring Credits14

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

Fourth Year

Fall CoursesFall CreditsWinter CoursesWinter CreditsSpring CoursesSpring Credits
Senior Capstone or Honors Thesis6Race and Ethnic Studies Requirement3-4MUS 3941
MUS 3941MUS 3941MUS 3981
MUS 3981MUS 3981MUS 3554
MUS 4702MUS 4722MUS 4732
MUS 4712MUS 4902MUP 4902
MUP 4902MUS 2432MUS 0490
General Elective2Music Elective1General Elective4
  General Elective2General Elective2
Total Fall Credits16Total Winter Credits14-15Total Spring Credits16

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

 

Additional Map Notes:

  • Sophomore Inquiry or Honors: For University Studies, two Sophomore Inquiry courses are required, but for Honors, three Sophomore courses are required.
  • Race and Ethnic Studies Requirement: Two courses required, each minimum 3 credits: one course must focus on the U.S. experience; the second course must center the experiences of groups under European and U.S. colonialism and imperialism beyond the United States. One must be within the School of Gender, Race and Nations or be cross-listed with one of the SGRN units: Black Studies (BSt), Chicano/Latino Studies (ChLa), Indigenous Nations Studies (NAS), or Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WS). If you choose a RESR course that can be applied towards another requirement, take an elective here instead.
  • 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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