Music Major: Performance Emphasis - Bachelor of Arts (BA)

(All colleges, including teacher certification programs)

Audition required.

Music core requirements (24 credits)

MUS 205Global Cultures in Music ±3
MUS 264History of Western Music I3
MUS 266Theory of Music I3
MUS 268Aural Skills I1
MUS 364History of Western Music II3
MUS 365History of Western Music III3
MUS 366Theory of Music II3
MUS 367Theory of Music III3
MUS 368Aural Skills II1
MUS 369Aural Skills III1
Successful completion of concert attendance
Total Credits24
±

Counts toward General Education Program requirement: The Cultures of Our World (GEN ED 1013).

Performance emphasis (12 credits)

Applied music: Select six credits in a single applied area, at least three credits must be taken at the 300-level and one at the 400-level (MUA 472).6
Music electives: select six credits of MUS or MUA courses with a minimum of two credits at the 300/400-level.6
Participation: Six semesters of participation in any ensemble on principal instrument, with a minimum of two semesters in an advanced ensemble (auditioned ensembles). Advanced ensembles are Concert Choir (MUS 106/206/306/406), Jazz Orchestra (MUS 130/230/330/430), Wind Ensemble (MUS 140/240/340/440) or Orchestra (MUS 156/256/356/456).
Total Credits12

All students must complete the general education, college core, major/minor, and university degree requirements in order to qualify for a degree. The easiest way to track all of these requirements is to refer to the Advisement Report (AR) found in the Student Information System (WINGS) Student Center. All enrolled students have access to the AR. 

College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CASSH/VPA) Bachelor of Arts core requirements

The CASSH core provides opportunities for students to deepen their knowledge by taking courses in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and/or sciences beyond the requirements of general education. Students may select from courses offered by the full range of academic departments within the college according to their interests. The college core allows students to build their critical thinking, communication, problem solving, teamwork, and global competencies through in-depth exploration of topics of their choosing.

The following conditions apply to one or both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees:

  1. Students majoring in English (writing and rhetoric or literary and cultural studies emphases) or in the department of global cultures and languages must earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Education majors earn a Bachelor of Science degree; English major: medical professions emphasis majors may earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
  2. Students majoring in other CASSH programs may choose either a B.A. or a B.S. degree.
  3. Language courses at the 102-level or higher (CHI, FRE, GCL, GER, HCK, HMG, JPN, RUS, SPA, or SPE 214) used to fulfill a general education requirement may also be used to meet the B.A. and B.S. language requirements.
  4. At least one course in the degree must be a CASSH designated diversity course.
  5. All other courses used to meet the requirements below must be in addition to the minimum 41 credits required in the General Education Program.
  6. Applicable courses may be found on the CASSH B.A./B.S. Degree Option Course List or in the Advisement Report (AR) when the degree has been declared.

Courses used to fulfill general education requirements will not apply to core requirements, except for language courses as noted above.

Bachelor of Arts students declare one of the following tracks online via the CASSH website:

A. Language track
  1. Native speakers of English complete:
    Select one of the following:
    CHI 202
    		Chinese Language and Culture in Action II
    FRE 202
    		French Language and Cultures in Action II
    GCL 202
    		Intermediate Languages II
    GER 202
    		German Language and Cultures in Action II
    HCK 202
    		Hoocak Language and Culture IV
    HMG 204
    		Hmong Heritage Language: Intermediate
    HMG 304
    		Hmong Heritage Language: Advanced
    JPN 202
    		Intermediate Japanese II
    RUS 202
    		Russian Language and Cultures in Action II
    SPA 202
    		Spanish Language and Cultures in Action II
    or SPA 221
    		 Introduction to Spanish for the Health Professions
    Non-native speakers of English: provide English proficiency evidence acceptable for admission to UWL as a degree seeking student.
  2. Two additional courses outside the department of the student's major from two different categories selected from the following: humanities, social sciences, or fine arts.
B. Humanities track
  1. One global language course at the 102-level or higher (including SPE 214); and
  2. Two additional courses outside the department of the student's major from two different departments selected from the following: communication studies, English, history, philosophy, or race, gender, and sexuality studies (see the Advisement Report (AR) for a listing of the approved courses); and
  3. One additional course in social sciences or fine arts.
C. Fine arts track
  1. One global language course at the 102-level or higher (including SPE 214); and
  2. Two additional courses outside the department of the student's major from two different departments selected from the following: art, music, or theatre and dance; and
  3. One additional course in social sciences or humanities.
In addition to all other College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities core requirements, all students in CASSH must complete a second major, minor, or individualized option by satisfying one of the following:
  1. Complete a minor (or two certificates with at least 12 combined credits at the 300/400-level or a second major) outside of the student's major program, consisting of at least 18 credits; or
  2. Complete an emphasis, program or concentration of at least 18 credits outside the student's major program. General education courses may apply provided they are not being used to fulfill minimum general education requirements; or

  3. Complete an individualized option, consisting of 18 credits. At least 12 credits must be earned at the 300/400-level outside the major department. The remaining six credits may consist of:

    1. 100-level or higher courses outside the major (general education courses may apply provided they are not being used to fulfill minimum general education requirements); or

    2. 300/400-level courses inside the major department not being used to fulfill major requirements.

Baccalaureate degree requirements

Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degrees must accomplish the following:

  1. Fulfill the general education requirements.
  2. Complete at least one ethnic studies (diversity) course.
  3. Complete the courses prescribed by the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for the degree desired in the respective school or college.
  4. Earn a minimum of 120 semester credits with at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA.1, 2
  5. At least 40 credits must be earned in 300/400 level courses. Transfer courses earned or transferred at the 300/400 level apply to this requirement.
  6. Complete major and minor requirements with at least a 2.00 GPA1, 2 in each major and minor (and concentration or emphasis, if selected).
  7. A minimum of 30 semester credits in residence at UWL is required for graduation. (See undergraduate resident requirement.)
  8. Submit an application for graduation via the "Submit Intent to Graduate" link in the WINGS Student Center as soon as the student has registered for his or her final semester or summer term in residence. December and winter intersession graduates should apply by May 1. May and summer graduates should apply by December 1.
1

Grade point average requirements for some programs will be considerably higher than 2.00. Re-entering students may be required to earn credits in excess of the 120 needed for graduation in any curriculum in order to replace credits earned in courses in which the content has changed substantially in recent years. Each case will be judged on its own merit.

2

The grade point average recorded at the time the degree is awarded will not be affected by future enrollment.

No degree will be awarded unless all requirements are fulfilled and recorded within 30 days after the official ending date of each term.

Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). Also, this sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan, and some courses may not be offered every term. Review the course descriptions or the class timetable for course offering information.

The sample degree plans represented in this catalog are intended for first-year students entering UWL in the fall term. Students should use the Advisement Report (AR) in WINGS and work closely with their faculty advisor(s) and college dean’s office to ensure declaration and completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

General Education Program
The general education curriculum (Gen Ed) is the common educational experience for all undergraduates at UWL. Sample degree plans include Gen Ed placeholders to ensure completion of the general education requirements. Courses may be rearranged to fit the needs or recommendations of the student’s program of study. Gen Ed courses may be taken during winter term (January between the semesters) and summer to reduce the course load during regular terms (fall and spring). Students should consult with their advisor and/or the college academic services director in their college/school for assistance with course and schedule planning. Refer to the general education requirements for more specific details.

At least 40 credits of the 120 credits required must be earned at the 300/400-level. 

Note: New students and transfer students with less than 12 credits earned are required to take FYS 100 First-Year Seminar (3 cr.) during one of their first two semesters at UWL.

This sample degree plan does not establish a contractual agreement. It identifies the minimum requirements a student must successfully complete, to qualify for a degree, in a format intended to assist the student in planning their academic career. Actual degree plans may differ.

Year 1
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MUS 115 (Gen Ed 1004 Quantitative Reasoning)3MUS 2663
MUS 205 (Gen Ed 1013 Cultures of Our World)3MUS 2681
MUA Applied 200 Level1MUA Applied 200 Level1
100-Level Ensemble on Principal Instrument (Gen Ed 1007 Arts and Aesthetics )11100-Level Ensemble on Principal Instrument (Gen Ed 1007 Arts and Aesthetics)11
CST 110 (Gen Ed 1003 Spoken Literacy)3ENG 110 (Gen Ed 1002 Written Literacy)3
FYS 100 (Gen Ed 1001 First-Year Seminar)3Gen Ed 1008 Experiential Science4
 102+ Level Gen Ed/VPA Core Language23-4
 14 16
Year 2
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MUS 3663MUS 2643
MUS 3681MUS 3673
200-Level Ensemble on Principal Instrument (auditioned)1MUS 3691
MUA Applied 200 Level1200-Level Ensemble on Principal Instrument (autitioned)1
Gen Ed 1007 Arts and Aesthetics2MUA Applied 200 Level1
Gen Ed 1005 Ethnic Diversity3Gen Ed 1006 Mind and Body3
Gen Ed 1012 Planet That Sustains Us3Gen Ed 1009 Social and Behavioral Studies3
 14 15
Year 3
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MUS 3643MUS 3653
MUA Applied 300 Level1MUA Applied 300 Level1
300-Level Ensemble on Principal Instrument (auditioned)1300-Level Ensemble on Principal Instrument (auditioned)1
MUS or MUA Electives2VPA Core Course3
VPA Core Course3Minor Course3
Gen Ed 1011 Pasts That Define Us3Minor Course3
Minor Course3 
 16 14
Year 4
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MUA Applied 300 Level (elective degree credit)1MUA 471 or 4721
MUS or MUA Electives (300/400 level)2MUA Applied 300 Level (elective degree credit)1
400-Level Ensemble on Principal Instrument (auditioned Elective Degree Credit)1400-Level Ensemble on Principal Instrument (auditioned Elective Degree Credit)1
VPA Core Course3VPA Core Diversity Course3
Minor Course3Gen Ed 1010 Stories We Tell3
University Elective3Minor Course3
University Elective3Minor Course3
 16 15
Total Credits: 120
1

Students are encouraged to audition for the advanced (auditioned) ensembles in their first year.

2

VPA Core Humanities and Fine Arts Tracks require 102+ level language. VPA Core Language Track requires 202 level language. Students unprepared for 202 level will need to complete prerequisite course work.