Music: Musical Arts Specialization (B.M.A.)

75 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Music Major Departmental Requirements (37 hours)

• MUS 101 - Introduction to Musical Studies 1
• 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 210L - Aural Skills III (C) 1
• 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 360 - Conducting (C) 2
• MUAP 170 - Recital Laboratory I 0
• MUAP 270 - Recital Laboratory II 0
• MUAP 370 - Recital Laboratory III 0
• MUAP 470 - Recital Laboratory IV 0
• MUAP XXX Applied Lessons (1x0/2x0/3x0/4x0) 7
• MUAP Applied Lessons (1x1/2x1/3x1/4x1) 8
• MUEN Major Ensemble (1xx/3xx) or MUS 117  4**

Musical Arts Specialization Courses (38 Hours)

• MUS 100 - Music Appreciation (C) [SGR #4, HSDC] 3
• MUS 210 - Music Theory III (C) 3
• MUS 211 - Music Theory IV (C) 3
• MUS 330 - Music History I 3
• MUS 331 - Music History II 3
• MUS 420 - Orchestration & Arranging (C) 3
• MUEN XXX Major Ensemble (1xx/3xx) or MUS 117 - Music in Performance I [SGR #4, HSDC]  4
• Advisor approved music electives (MUS, MUAP, and MUEN), as appropriate to the student’s needs and interests 10 cr

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• MUS 363 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting 2

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• MUS 364 - Advanced Choral Conducting 2

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• MUAP 117 - Class Piano I for Music Major Proficiency 2

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• MUAP 110 - Applied Music-Keyboard (C) 2

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• MUAP 118 - Class Piano II for Music Major Proficiency 2

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• MUAP 111 - Applied Music-Keyboard (C) 2

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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. 

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

Location Matters for Non-Licensure Track Programs

This program is not designed or advertised to lead to a professional license or certification required for employment.

USD is permitted to operate under the terms of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA) policies and standards in offering online courses/degree programs to residents in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.  Online courses/programs may also be offered to residents of California (a non-SARA state) because it does not regulate out-of-state public institutions.

Additionally, this program is authorized to offer supervised field study experiences (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) in South Dakota. Please be aware that there may be some restrictions on your ability to engage in supervised field study outside of South Dakota. Please contact a program representative if you have questions regarding supervised field study.

Distance education courses or programs will not be offered outside of the United States without prior written approval from the University, which may be withheld for any reason. If you are taking distance courses while physically located outside of the United States, it is your responsibility to confirm the following: (a) if the country will recognize an online degree; (b) the availability of supervised field study opportunities in the country; and (c) if the country charges any additional taxes, withholdings or fees associated with online distance education programs.

For more information, please visit USD’s State Authorization page or contact your admissions counselor.