Musical Arts (B.M.A.)

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Student Learning Outcomes

75 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Degree Requirements (75 Hours)

MUS 100 - Music Appreciation (C) [SGR #4, HSDC] 3
MUS 110 - Music Theory I (C) 3
MUS 110L - Aural Skills I (C) 1
MUS 111 - Music Theory II (C) 3
MUS 111L - Aural Skills II (C) 1
MUS 210 - Music Theory III (C) 3
MUS 210L - Aural Skills III (C) 1
MUS 211 - Music Theory IV (C) 3
MUS 211L - Aural Skills IV (C) 1
MUS 240 - Music Cultures of the World (C) [SGR #4, HSDC] 3
MUS 250 - Introduction to Electronic Music 2
MUS 313 - Form and Analysis (C) 3
MUS 411 - Counterpoint (C) 3
Or
MUS 414 - Post-Tonal Theory 3
MUS 330 - Music History I 3
MUS 331 - Music History II 3
MUS 360 - Conducting (C) 2
MUS 363 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting 2
Or
MUS 364 - Advanced Choral Conducting 2
MUS 420 - Orchestration & Arranging (C) 3
Applied Lessons 8cr
MUAP 117 - Class Piano I for Music Major Proficiency 2
MUAP 118 - Class Piano II for Music Major Proficiency
Ensembles 8cr
Recital Lab 4 semesters
Music Electives 12 cr
Select from the following (8 credit hours total):
MUS 117 - Music in Performance I [SGR #4, HSDC]
MUEN 1XX Major Ensemble**
MUEN 3XX Major Ensemble**

Note:

Students in the Bachelor of Musical Arts degree program must choose a minor. Selection of the minor will be done in consultation with the Faculty Advisor. Students must choose a multi-disciplinary or interdisciplinary minor of 18 credit hours.

**Major Ensemble: All music majors must be registered for credit for a major ensemble every semester of their course study, excluding the student teaching semester.

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs

USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan.

Musical Arts, B.M.A. 4-year plan guide

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live

If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization