2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Core Requirements | ||
| MUS 2025 | European-American Music Theory | 3 |
| MUS 2026 | European-American Music Theory | 3 |
| MUS 2045 | Sightsinging Laboratory | 1 |
| MUS 2046 | Sightsinging Laboratory | 1 |
| MUS 3025 | European-American Music Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 3026 | European-American Music Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 3035 | Advanced Class Piano | 1 |
| MUS 3036 | Advanced Class Piano | 1 |
| MUS 3045 | Advanced Ear Training | 1 |
| MUS 3046 | Advanced Ear Training | 1 |
| MUS 3174 | Music as Global Culture | 3 |
| Subtotal of Degree Core Requirements | 21 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| MUS 2054 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| Subtotal of Major Requirements | 2 | |
| Option Required Courses | ||
| Music Technology | ||
| MUS 2055 | Audio Technology For Music | 3 |
| MUS 2056 | Audio Technology For Music | 3 |
| MUS 3055 | Music and Media Production | 3 |
| MUS 3056 | Music and Media Production | 3 |
| Advanced Music Technology | ||
| MUS 3065 | Computer Music and Multimedia Design | 3 |
| MUS 3066 | Computer Music and Multimedia Design | 3 |
| MUS 4764 | Advanced Individual Applied Electroacoustics | 1 |
| MUS 4764 | Advanced Individual Applied Electroacoustics | 1 |
| MUS 4055 | Music Technology Senior Seminar | 1 |
| MUS 4056 | Music Technology Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Math and Science | ||
| MATH 2114 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Engineering | ||
| ECE 1004 | Introduction to ECE Concepts | 3 |
| ECE 2024 | Circuits and Devices | 3 |
| ECE 2214 | Physical Electronics | 3 |
| ECE 2544 | Fundamentals of Digital Systems | 3 |
| Advanced Engineering | ||
| ECE 2714 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| ECE 3204 | Analog Electronics | 3 |
| ECE 4205 | Electronic Circuit Design | 3 |
| ECE 4254 | Principles of Electronics Packaging | 3 |
| Subtotal of Option Required Courses | 49 | |
| Other Requirements | ||
| Department will process transaction when requirements have been met: | ||
Keyboard Proficiency | ||
Continuation Exam | ||
Professional Development Seminar and Concert Attendance | ||
| Bridge Experience | ||
Capstone Project | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Select the minimum number of elective credits to satisfy the 120 total credit hours: | 2 | |
| Subtotal of Free Electives | 2 | |
| Pathways to General Education | ||
| Pathways Concept 1 - Discourse | ||
| Select three credits in Pathway 1a | 3 | |
| Select six credits in Pathway 1f | 6 | |
| Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities | ||
| MUS 3164 | History of Electronic Music | 3 |
| MUS 3194 | Histories of Music II: Music in the 20th and 21st Centuries | 3 |
| Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences | ||
| Select six credits in Pathway 3 | 6 | |
| Pathways Concept 4 - Reasoning in the Natural Sciences | ||
| PHYS 2305 | Foundations of Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 2306 | Foundations of Physics | 4 |
| Pathways Concept 5 - Quantitative and Computational Thinking | ||
| Pathway 5a | ||
| MATH 2214 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| Pathway 5f | ||
| MATH 1225 | Calculus of a Single Variable | 4 |
| MATH 1226 | Calculus of a Single Variable | 4 |
| Pathways Concept 6 - Critique and Practice in Design and the Arts | ||
| Select three credits in Pathway 6a | 3 | |
| Select three credits in Pathway 6d | 3 | |
| Pathways Concept 7 - Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the United States | ||
| Pathways Concept 7 is currently suspended effective Fall 2025. Please refer to the Pathways Page for more information. | ||
| Pathways Concept 7 - Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the United States satisfied by taking MUS 3194 | ||
| Subtotal of Pathways to General Education | 46 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
To fulfill graduation requirements in the major, all MUS courses used to fulfill requirements in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better. None of these courses may be repeated more than once for the purposes of raising the grade to C or better.
Students must earn a C or higher in the following ECE courses: ECE 1004 Introduction to ECE Concepts, ECE 2024 Circuits and Devices, ECE 2214 Physical Electronics, ECE 2544 Fundamentals of Digital Systems, ECE 2714 Signals and Systems.
An overall and in-major GPA of2.0 or higher is required. All Music courses are used in calculating the major GPA except MUS 1005 Theory Fundamentals, MUS 1006 Theory Fundamentals, MUS 1104 Music Appreciation, MUS 2115 Survey of Western Music, and MUS 2116 Survey of Western Music.
In general, all ECE courses require a C- or better in prerequisite courses. Students must earn a C or higher in the ECE courses listed above as well as in all MUS courses that count towards this degree. There are no hidden prerequisites in this program of study. Prerequisites may change from what is indicated. Be sure to consult the Timetable of Classes or check with your advisor for the most current requirements.
ECE 2024 Circuits and Devices may be replaced with ECE 3054 Electrical Theory
Satisfactory Progress Toward Degree
Upon having attempted 72 semester hours (including transfer, advanced placement, advanced standing, credit by examination, course withdrawal), students must:
It is recommended students must complete the following by the end of the semester in which they attempt 54 credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 2025 | European-American Music Theory | 3 |
| MUS 2026 | European-American Music Theory | 3 |
| MUS 2045 | Sightsinging Laboratory | 1 |
| MUS 2046 | Sightsinging Laboratory | 1 |
| MUS 3025 | European-American Music Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 3026 | European-American Music Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 3174 | Music as Global Culture | 3 |
| PHYS 2306 | Foundations of Physics | 4 |
| ECE 2024 | Circuits and Devices | 3 |
| MATH 2214 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| Keyboard Proficiency requirement | ||
| Continuation Exam requirement | ||
Students who do not successfully complete at least 2 units of a single language, classical language, or American Sign Language during high school must successfully complete 6 semester hours of a single college level language or classical language at the college level. Such semester hours are in addition to those normally required for graduation. Please see the undergraduate catalog for details.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| ECE 1004 | Introduction to ECE Concepts | 3 |
| MUS 2025 | European-American Music Theory | 3 |
| MUS 2045 | Sightsinging Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 1225 | Calculus of a Single Variable | 4 |
| Pathways course | 3 | |
| Professional Development Seminar and Concert Attendance requirement | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MATH 2114 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MUS 2026 | European-American Music Theory | 3 |
| MUS 2046 | Sightsinging Laboratory | 1 |
| MUS 2054 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| PHYS 2305 | Foundations of Physics | 4 |
| MATH 1226 | Calculus of a Single Variable | 4 |
| Professional Development Seminar and Concert Attendance requirement | ||
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ECE 2024 | Circuits and Devices | 3 |
| ECE 2544 | Fundamentals of Digital Systems | 3 |
| MATH 2214 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| MUS 2055 | Audio Technology For Music | 3 |
| Class Applied Piano (1 Cr-H) 1 | ||
| PHYS 2306 | Foundations of Physics | 4 |
| Professional Development Seminar and Concert Attendance requirement | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ECE 2214 | Physical Electronics | 3 |
| ECE 2714 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| MUS 2056 | Audio Technology For Music | 3 |
| Class Applied Piano (1 Cr-H) 1 | ||
| MUS 3174 | Music as Global Culture | 3 |
| Pathways course | 3 | |
| Keyboard Proficiency | ||
| Professional Development Seminar and Concert Attendance requirement | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MUS 3025 | European-American Music Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 3035 | Advanced Class Piano | 1 |
| MUS 3045 | Advanced Ear Training | 1 |
| MUS 3055 | Music and Media Production | 3 |
| MUS 3065 | Computer Music and Multimedia Design | 3 |
| Pathways course | 3 | |
| Continuation Exam | ||
| Professional Development Seminar and Concert Attendance requirement | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ECE 3204 | Analog Electronics | 3 |
| MUS 3026 | European-American Music Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 3036 | Advanced Class Piano | 1 |
| MUS 3046 | Advanced Ear Training | 1 |
| MUS 3056 | Music and Media Production | 3 |
| MUS 3066 | Computer Music and Multimedia Design | 3 |
| Free Electives | 1 | |
| Professional Development Seminar and Concert Attendance requirement | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| Bridge Experience | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ECE 4205 | Electronic Circuit Design | 3 |
| MUS 4055 | Music Technology Senior Seminar | 1 |
| MUS 4764 | Advanced Individual Applied Electroacoustics | 1 |
| MUS 3194 | Histories of Music II: Music in the 20th and 21st Centuries | 3 |
| Pathways course | 3 | |
| Pathways course | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 1 | |
| Professional Development Seminar and Concert Attendance requirement | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ECE 4254 | Principles of Electronics Packaging | 3 |
| MUS 4056 | Music Technology Senior Seminar | 1 |
| MUS 4764 | Advanced Individual Applied Electroacoustics | 1 |
| MUS 3164 | History of Electronic Music | 3 |
| Pathways course | 3 | |
| Pathways course | 3 | |
| Capstone Project | ||
| Professional Development Seminar and Concert Attendance requirement | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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