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Music: Musicology/Ethnomusicology - Bachelor of Science 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 1 MUP 190 1 MUP 190 1
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
BS Math/Statistics 3-4 BS Science 4 BS Science with Lab 3-4
MUS 046 0        
Total Fall Credits 14-15 Total Winter Credits 15 Total Spring Credits 14-15

First Year Milestone: Complete MUS 113/116, 3 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
MUP 290 1 MUP 290 1 MUP 290 1
MUS 195, 196, 197 or 198 1 MUS 195, 196, 197 or 198 1 MUS 194 1
MUS 188 0 MUS 188 0 MUS 188 0
BS Science with Lab 3-4 MUS 206 1 General Elective 4
MUS 205 1 General Elective 4    
Total Fall Credits 14-15 Total Winter Credits 15 Total Spring Credits 14

Second Year Milestone: Complete MUS 213/216, 3 credits of MUP 290 and submit a Musicology portfolio (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 Elective 4 MUS Elective 1 MUS Elective 1
MUS 188 0 MUS 188 0 MUS 188 0
Upper Division General Elective 4 Upper Division General Elective 4 Upper Division General Elective 4
        General Elective 3
Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 13 Total Spring Credits 16

Third Year Milestone: Complete MUS 304, 305, 306. 

Fourth Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
MUS 411 2 MUS World Music Course 4 Senior Capstone 6
MUS World Music Course 4 Upper Division General Elective 4 Upper Division General Elective 2
Upper Division General Elective 4 General Elective 4 General Elective 4
General Elective 4 General Elective 4 General Elective 4
        MUS 047 0
Total Fall Credits 14 Total Winter Credits 16 Total Spring Credits 16

Fourth Year Milestone: Complete Music History Elective and MUS 047 Exit Project.

 

Additional Map Notes:

  • MUS 046: Students must pass piano proficiency (MUS 046) or take MUS 191/192/193. Courses count as lower division Music electives.
  • MUS Elective: Recommend MUS 407 Musicology Circle.
  • MUS World Music Course: Choose from MUS 374, 375, 376 or 377.
  • You may need to add additional general elective credits to your plan to reach 180 total credits.

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