Music
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 63 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). All incoming students must take the Music Theory Placement Test. For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Program Core
General Education
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG-103 | Composition II | 3 |
| -Oral Communication | SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication | 3 |
| -DEISJ and Social Science | SUNY General Education approved course in both Social Science and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| -Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) with a Lab | 4 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education Electives | 2 |
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
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| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (17 Credit Hours)
Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)
Third Semester (15 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
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| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Fourth Semester (15 Credit Hours)
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree program, students will be able to:
- Deploy theory for the analysis of tonal and post tonal procedures, styles, and idioms as they appear in representative pieces of standard Western repertory.
- Perform individually, as well as in ensembles.
- Integrate connections between music history, theory, and literature for the purpose of an informed discussion or performance.