Academic
Catalog August 2007 - August 2008 Undergraduate
and Graduate
To earn this degree, you must complete at least 120 units of coursework, which we describe in the sections that follow:
at least 35 units of liberal studies requirements Be aware that you may not use courses with an MUP or MUS prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements.
at least 51 units of major requirements
at least 16 units of language requirements
at least 18 units of minor requirements
elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units
Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites that you must also take. (You may be able to count these prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.)
Also be aware that you must complete NAU’s diversity requirements by taking two 3-unit courses, one in ethnic diversity and one in global awareness. These courses may be used to meet other requirements within your academic plan if you choose them carefully. Click here for a list of the available diversity courses.
Also be aware that NAU requires that at least 30 units of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses (those numbered 300 and above).
Finally, please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement; however, you must still meet the total of at least 120 units to graduate. Contact your advisor for details.
You take the following 51 units. Please be aware that you may only use music courses with a grade of C or above for this degree.
MUP 101 and 102 (may be waived by exam) (2 units)
MUS 121, 122, 131, 132, 221, 222, 231, 232, 241, 242, 260, and 303 (28 units)
4 terms of lower-division private lessons. We require an exit performance exam in your last term of private lesson study.
5 terms of MUP 300-level major ensemble as assigned, through audition from MUP 350, 352, 353, 356, 357, 361, 362, 372, and 374 (5 units) (Piano majors take MUP 374, and guitar majors take MUP 372.)
MUS 330W, which meets NAU’s junior writing requirement (3 units)
MUS 485C, which meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement (3 units)
6 units of additional MUS or MUP courses with your advisor’s consent (Note that you may count up to 3 units of MUP ensemble courses toward this requirement.)
You must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English that is equivalent to four terms of university coursework in the same language. You may satisfy this requirement by taking language courses or by testing out of all or part of it by taking CLEP exams arranged by NAU’s Counseling and Testing Center. Click here for more information.
You must complete a minor of at least 18 units from those described in this catalog. In consultation with your advisor, you should select a minor that’s appropriate for your career aspirations and educational needs. Your minor advisor will advise you about this part of your academic plan.
Please note that minors from the College of Education are not acceptable for this major.
Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren’t used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)
Click here for information about our courses in music undergraduate and graduate and music performance undergraduate and graduate and faculty.