The undergraduate curriculum provides extensive training in students' majors, comprehensive instruction in music theory and music history, and an introduction to liberal arts disciplines.

Music Theory - Bachelor of Musiccredits
Students begin the Music Theory major in the third year, following approval by the Music Theory department chair. To begin the Theoretical Studies major, students must pass a second-to-third year promotional in their applied area. 
Studio (credits vary according to instrument)
Applied area (12-30 credits)
THYU 100 (8-16 credits; third year optional)
26-38
Music Theory
THYU 101-102, 106 (9 credits)
THYU 202-202 (6 credits)
THYU 207-208 (6 credits)
21
Additional undergraduate or graduate theory courses by advisement
 12
Music History
MHST 111 (2 credits)
Electives (8 credits)
 10
Liberal Arts
LARTS 111, 221 (4 credits)
Electives (17 credits)
21
Entrepreneurial Musicianship
ENTP 351 (third year)
1
Ensemble**
6
Liberal Arts, Music History Electives
6
Free Electives3-15
Project*
2
Total Credits120

*Analytical or compositional project in fourth year

**Determined by applied instrument/voice and/or ensemble audition

Additional Requirement:
Portfolio of theoretical work from the third and fourth years if requested by department (THYU 497)

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