Music (B.A.)

At least 75 hours (including general education course work) required for the B.A. degree must be taken in subjects other than music. Elective courses under this program should be chosen in consultation with the student’s adviser.

The student learning outcomes for this degree are located at http://www.niu.edu/assessment/clearinghouse/outcomes/index.shtml.

Check departmental information for any additional requirements.

Requirements in School (46-48)

MUSC 99 - Recital Attendance Credits: 0
MUTC 101 - Music Theory I Credits: 2
AND MUTC 102 - Music Theory II Credits: 2
MUTC 103 - Aural Skills I Credits: 1
AND MUTC 104 - Aural Skills II Credits: 1
MUTC 201 - Music Theory III Credits: 2
AND MUTC 202 - Music Theory IV Credits: 2
MUTC 203 - Aural Skills III Credits: 1
AND MUTC 204 - Aural Skills IV Credits: 1
MUTC 301 - Music Theory V Credits: 2
OR MUHL 323 - 20th Century Music Credits: 3
MUHL 321 - History and Literature of Music I Credits: 3
AND MUHL 322 - History and Literature of Music II Credits: 3
Theory and composition and/or history and literature courses (2-3)
Private keyboard, instrumental, or voice study (16)
Ensembles (8)
MUSC 399A - Senior Recital Credits: 0
OR MUSC 399B - Senior Research Project or Composition Credits: 0

Requirements outside School (0-12)

Fulfillment of B.A. foreign language requirement (0-12)
(See “Foreign Language Requirement for the B.A. Degree” in the Other Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.)

Total Hours for a Major in Music (B.A.): 46-60

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