HUMUS - Humanities Program, Music Option, A.A.

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Program Title

Humanities Program, Music Option, A.A.

Program Code

HUMUS

Program Description

Students in this option will complete courses in the fundamentals of music and applied music (voice, piano, and/or guitar). Additional courses will provide the student with historical and stylistic understanding of a wide-ranging musical repertory.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Graduates of this program will be able to sight-read music of medium-to-advanced difficulty on their chosen instrument (voice, piano, or guitar) in a jury setting with the Music Department Chair. Graduates will also be able to demonstrate a knowledge of significant musical styles.

Requirements

General Education: 45-48 Credits

As described in the General Education section of the catalog and as identified below:

Communications Credits: 9
- course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
- course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
- course - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 9, including HUMN 125 (The Creative Process).
Social Sciences Credits: 6
Mathematics/Science/Technological Competency Credits: 12
- Mathematics Credits: 3-8
- Science (1 lab science course required) Credits: 4-8
- Technological Competency Credits: 0-4
History Credits: 6
Cultural and Global Awareness Credits: 3 MUSI 116 (The History of Jazz)

Career Studies: 12 Credits

6-9 credits as follows:
- MUSI 101 (Fundamentals of Music). A placement test is offered.
  If a student passes the placement test, they may progress to MUSI 191 (Group Piano 1).
- MUSI 191 (Group Piano 1). A placement test is offered. If a student passes the placement test, they may progress to the following courses below to satisfy the 12-credit Career Studies requirements.
3-6 credits from among the following:
- General Music
  - course - History of Classical Music Credits: 3
- Piano
  - course - Group Piano II Credits: 3
  - course - Group Piano III Credits: 3
- Voice
  - course - Voice I Credits: 3
  - course - Voice II Credits: 3
  - course - Voice III Credits: 3
  - course - Voice IV Credits: 3 Note: Group Voice 2-4 require participation in the Brookdale Concordia Chorale.
- Guitar/Instrumental
  - course - Group Guitar I Credits: 3
  - course - Group Guitar II Credits: 3

Electives: 0-3 Credits chosen from course (Music Theory/Songwriting 1, MUSI201 (Music Theory/Songwriting 2), or course (Ear Training).

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60

Notes:

*Offered Fall Term only

**Offered Spring Term only

Suggested Sequence

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1: Fall Term

Career Studies Credits: 3
Mathematics/Science/Technological Competency Credits: 3-4 (1)
course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Mathematics Credits: 3-4 (1)

Total Credits: 15-17

Semester 2: Spring Term

Career Studies Credits: 3
course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
Mathematics or Science Credits: 3-4 (1)
History Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15-16

Semester 3: Fall Term

Career Studies Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Science (with lab) Credits: 4 (1)
course - Public Speaking Credits: 3
History Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Semester 4: Spring Term

Career Studies Credits: 3
Cultural and Global Awareness Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 0-3

Total Credits: 12-15

Sequence Note:

(1) A minimum of 12 credits are required from the Mathematics, Science or Technological Competency knowledge areas.