Music, BA

The Bachelor of Arts in Music, offered by the School of Music , is designed for the student who seeks a liberal arts education with a major in music. The degree can be tailored to each student. A senior project is required.

An entrance audition is required. All students must complete the core classes and then select electives from at least two categories in consultation with the BA Music Advisor, and directed toward a specific Capstone project (MUSC 182 ). Four lower-division semesters of applied lessons are required. Ensemble participation is a co-requisite of applied lessons at all times.

Program Learning Outcomes

Summary of Degree Units

University Graduation Requirements	38
Major Requirements	59
University Electives	23
Total	120

Program Roadmaps

The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.

Major-Specific Graduation Requirements

All courses in the preparation and major (all courses in preparation, and core) must be completed with a grade of “C or better”.

University Requirements

Students must satisfy all of the major and Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements , which includes unit, GPA, and residency requirements as well as the below identified General Education , American Institutions, Graduation Writing Assessment, and Physical Education requirements. Courses that meet Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements are noted with an area designation (see Course Abbreviations ).

Core Lower Division General Education (24 units)

Of the 39 units required by the university, 15 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3, B4, or F must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with a major advisor for details.

Note: Students who have completed the ADT Transfer degree (under SB 1440) for this major will have completed all lower division GE requirements And should follow the 60 unit guarantee roadmap. Meet with an advisor prior to registering for your first semester for the 60 unit roadmap or specific questions.

Upper Division General Education (3 units)

Of the 9 units required by the university, 6 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with major advisor for details.

American Institutions (6 units)

Complete one 6-unit sequence of American Institutions (US123) courses, which also satisfies GE Area D. Students may also satisfy the American Institutions Requirement with other courses, but these may not satisfy other GE areas.

The American Studies sequence (AMS 1A /AMS 1B ; 12 units) or Humanities Honors course (HUM 2B ; 6 units) satisfies the American Institutions Requirement and additional GE Areas (see course descriptions for details).

Consult with a major advisor to select the appropriate sequence.

U.S. History and Government (6 units)

Complete One US1: US History Course

AMS 10 - Stories that Make America 3 unit(s) (C2+US1)
HIST 15 - Essentials of U.S. History 3 unit(s) (D+US1)
HIST 170S - Topics in American History: American Identities and Institutions 3 unit(s) (S+US1)

Complete One US23: US Constitution and California Government Course

AMS 11 - Visions of Democracy 3 unit(s) (D+US23)
POLS 15 - Essentials of U.S. & California Government 3 unit(s) (D+US23)
POLS 16 - Power and Ideas in American Politics 3 unit(s) (C2+US23)
POLS 170V - American Politics in Global Perspective 3 unit(s) (V+US23)

Physical Education (2 units)

All SJSU undergraduate students, regardless of major, have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in physical activities. To accommodate students’ needs and interests, the university offers a diverse selection of activity courses .

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (3 units)

At SJSU, students must pass a Writing in the Disciplines (100W) course with a grade of C or better (C- not accepted) to meet graduation requirements. Exceptions to the GWAR may be found in the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) section.

This requirement is fulfilled in this major with:

MUSC 100W - Written Communication II
3 unit(s) (WID)

Major Requirements (59 units)

Core Courses (43 units)

Lower Division (31 units)

MUSC 1A - Music Systems IA 2 unit(s)
MUSC 1B - Music Systems IB 1 unit(s)
MUSC 2A - Music Systems IIA 2 unit(s)
MUSC 2B - Music Systems IIB 1 unit(s)
MUSC 3A - Music Systems IIIA 2 unit(s)
MUSC 3B - Music Systems IIIB 1 unit(s)
MUSC 4A - Music Systems IVA 2 unit(s) (C1)
MUSC 4B - Music Systems IVB 1 unit(s) (C1)
MUSC 12 - Medieval and Renaissance Music 3 unit(s) (C2)
MUSC 13 - Music Technology 1 unit(s)
MUSC 19 - Music in World Cultures 3 unit(s) (C1)
MUSC 25A - Piano Proficiency I 1 unit(s)
MUSC 25B - Piano Proficiency II 1 unit(s)
MUSC 40A - Jazz Improvisation - I 2 unit(s)

Complete Four Units From:

MUSC 29AX - Applied Electro-Acoustic 1 1 unit(s)
MUSC 29BX - Applied Electro-Acoustic 2 1 unit(s)
MUSC 29CX - Applied Electro-Acoustic 3 1 unit(s)
MUSC 29DX - Applied Electro-Acoustic 4 1 unit(s)
MUSC 30AX - Applied Piano 1 1 unit(s)
MUSC 30BX - Applied Piano 2 1 unit(s)
MUSC 30CX - Applied Piano 3 1 unit(s)
MUSC 30DX - Applied Piano 3 1 unit(s)
MUSC 33X - Applied Voice 1 unit(s)
MUSC 33AX - Applied Voice 1 1 unit(s)
MUSC 33BX - Applied Voice 2 1 unit(s)
MUSC 33CX - Applied Voice 3 1 unit(s)
MUSC 33DX - Applied Voice 4 1 unit(s)
MUSC 34X - Strings 1 unit(s)
MUSC 34AX - Strings 1 1 unit(s)
MUSC 34BX - Strings 2 1 unit(s)
MUSC 34CX - Strings 3 1 unit(s)
MUSC 34DX - Strings 4 1 unit(s)
MUSC 35AX - Woodwinds 1 1 unit(s)
MUSC 35BX - Woodwinds 2 1 unit(s)
MUSC 35CX - Woodwinds 3 1 unit(s)
MUSC 35DX - Woodwinds 4 1 unit(s)
MUSC 36BX - Brass 1 1 unit(s)
MUSC 36CX - Brass 2 1 unit(s)
MUSC 36DX - Brass 3 1 unit(s)
MUSC 36EX - Brass 4 1 unit(s)
MUSC 37AX - Applied Percussion 1 1 unit(s)
MUSC 37BX - Applied Percussion 2 1 unit(s)
MUSC 37CX - Applied Percussion 3 1 unit(s)
MUSC 37DX - Applied Percussion 4 1 unit(s)

Complete Four Units From:

MUSC 50A - ENS: Concert Choir 1 unit(s)
MUSC 51A - ENS: University Chorales - Treble Choir 1 unit(s)
MUSC 51B - ENS: University Chorales - Spartan Glee 1 unit(s)
MUSC 52 - ENS: Opera Theater 1 unit(s)
MUSC 53 - ENS: University Symphony Orchestra 1 unit(s)
MUSC 54 - ENS: Symphonic Band 1 unit(s)
MUSC 55 - ENS: Wind Ensemble 1 unit(s)
MUSC 57 - ENS: Jazz Orchestra 1 unit(s)
MUSC 59 - ENS: Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble 1 unit(s)
MUSC 60A - ENS: Choraliers 1 unit(s)
MUSC 60C - ENS: Chamber Music 1 unit(s)
MUSC 60D - ENS: Collegium Musicum 1 unit(s)
MUSC 60E - ENS: Jazz Singers 1 unit(s)
MUSC 60F - ENS: Small Jazz Ensembles 1 unit(s)
MUSC 60G - ENS: Pep Band 1 unit(s)
MUSC 60H - ENS: Percussion Ensemble 1 unit(s)
MUSC 60I - ENS: Jazz Ensemble 1 unit(s)

Upper Division Courses (12 units)

MUSC 110 - Baroque and Classical Music History 3 unit(s)
MUSC 111 - Romantic and Modern Music History 3 unit(s)
MUSC 117 - Music and Culture in Latin America 3 unit(s) (V)
MUSC 120 - Worlds of Jazz 3 unit(s) (S)

Music Electives (15 units)

Take 15 Units from at Least Two of the Following Categories. Five units must be upper division. Select courses in consultation with a major advisor directed towards one of the capstone projects described below. All students must complete the capstone project under MUSC 182 , listed below.