Music Minor

The UCA Music Department also offers an academic minor in music, which is intended for students with background, talent, and interest in music. Students will be accepted into the program with completion of an interview with the coordinator of undergraduate studies in music or the department chairperson. Students must complete a UCA Major/Minor form declaring music as a minor.

The program requires completion of 24 credit hours in music. At least four of the credit hours must be at the 3000 level. Completion of a minor in music does not lead to certification in music.

The Curriculum

--Music Theory and Ear Training (8)†

MUS 1230 Theory I
MUS 1231 Ear Training I
MUS 1232 Theory II
MUS 1233 Ear Training II

†MUS 1230 and 1231 must be taken concurrently in the fall semester. MUS 1232 and 1233 must be taken concurrently in the spring semester. Entrance to Theory I and Ear Training I is contingent upon successful completion of Music Theory Entrance Exam or MUS 1300, Fundamentals of Music.

--Music Literature (3)

MUS 1340 Introduction to Music Literature

--Applied Music* (6-7)

Students may study any applied instrument or voice for six or seven credit hours. For those who need piano for music theory, 2 credit hours of piano class may be a part of the hours in applied music.

--Ensembles* (6-7)

Students may participate in any ensemble but should participate in a major ensemble or accompanying for a minimum of two semesters.

*Only one credit per semester may be used to fulfill this requirement.