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Music Education & Vocal Performance, BM
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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
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Department of Music, Theatre, & Dance
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Catalog Year: 2024
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This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory and major requirements for this degree in a 4-year plan. Courses in bold are designated as critical and may be prerequisites to subsequent major courses or may affect
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timeline for graduation due to specific semester offering. Please see the notes column for further clarification.
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The below plan is based on SAT Writing 410-610 or AP/IB/CLEP equivalents.
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Semester One (17 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MUS 1160 Vocal Techniques2CMajorMusic and Musical Theatre majors onlyNo note.
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MUA 1000 Voice1CMajorMUA applied lessons require permission of dept.1 credit first semester, 2 credits second semester
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MUE 4001 University Chorus or MUE 4004 Oakland Chorale1CMajorMUE 4004 requires audition.For Fall 2024, the music department recommends that first year students take the ensemble for 0 credits and also enroll in MUS 1900. Must enroll in a large ensemble that uses the primary performance area every semester of major.
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MUS 1332 Music of World Cultures3CMajorPre/Corequisite: MUS 1212 or MUS 1214MUS 1331 & 1332 are not sequential.
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MUS 1212 Music Theory I3CMajorMUS 1211 or placement exam.Corequisite with MUS 1213
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MUS 1213 Aural Skills I1CMajorMUS 1211 or placement exam.Corequisite with MUS 1212
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MUS 1171 Keyboard Technique I2CMajorMusic majors onlyCorequisite with MUS 1212.
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WRT 1050 - Composition I4CElectiveWRT 1020 with a grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundation General Education course
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Semester Two (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MUA 1000 Voice2CMajorMUA applied lessons require permission of dept.1 credit first semester, 2 credits second semester
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MUE 4001 University Chorus or MUE 4004 Oakland Chorale1CMajorMUE 4004 requires audition.Must enroll in a large ensemble that uses the primary performance area every semester of major.
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MUS 1331 History and Literature of Western Tonal Music3CMultiplePre/Corequisite with MUS 1212 or MUS 1214Major and General Education Arts course.
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MUS 1214 Music Theory II3CMajorMusic 1212 and MUS 1213 (or placement exam)Corequisite with MUS 1215
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MUS 1215 Aural Skills II1CMajorMusic 1212 and MUS 1213 (or placement exam)Corequisite with MUS 1214
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MUS 1172 Keyboard Technique II2CMajorMUS 1171Corequisite with MUS 1214.
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WRT 1060 - Composition II4BGeneral EducationWRT 1050 with grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Intensive courses
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Semester Three (4 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Four (15 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MUA 2000 Voice2CMajorMUA applied lessons require permission of dept.No note.
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MUE 4001 University Chorus or MUE 4004 Oakland Chorale1CMajorMUE 4004 requires audition.Must enroll in a large ensemble that uses the primary performance area every semester of major.
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MUS 2212 Music Theory III3CMajorMUS 1214 and MUS 1215 (or placement exam)Corequisite with MUS 2213
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MUS 2213 Aural Skills III1CMajorMUS 1214 and MUS 1215 (or placement exam)Corequisite with MUS 2212
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MUS 3331 History and Literature of Medieval and Renaissance Music3CMultipleMUS 1331, MUS 1214, MUS 1215, WRT 1060Major and General Education Writing Intensive course
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MUS 2171 Keyboard Technique III2CMajorMUS 1172 and MUS 1214No note.
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MUS 2163 Diction for Singers I2CMajorNo note.No note.
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MUS 2440 Learning and Teaching Music1BMajorMUS 1331 & 1332; MUS 1214 & 1215; WRT 1060No note.
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Semester Five (17 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MUA 2000 Voice2CMajorMUA applied lessons require permission of dept.No note.
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MUE 4001 University Chorus or MUE 4004 Oakland Chorale1CMajorMUE 4004 requires audition.Must enroll in a large ensemble that uses the primary performance area every semester of major.
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MUS 2214 Music Theory IV3CMajorMUS 2212 and MUS 2213Corequisite with MUS 2215
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MUS 2215 Aural Skills IV1CMajorMUS 2212 and MUS 2213Corequisite with MUS 2214
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MUS 3332 History and Literature of Western Music from Ca. 1850 to the Present
3CMultipleMUS 1331, MUS 1214, MUS 1215, WRT 1060Major and General Educaiton Writing Intensive course
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MUS 2172 Keyboard Technique IV2CMajorMUS 2171No note.
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MUS 2164 Diction for Singers II2CMajorMUS 2163No note.
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MUS 2441 Educational Psychology and Music Learning3BMajorMUS 2440No note.
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Semester Six (8 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Seven (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MUA 3000 Voice4CMajorMUA applied lessons require permission of dept.No note.
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MUE 4001 University Chorus or MUE 4004 Oakland Chorale1CMajorMUE 4004 requires audition.Must enroll in a large ensemble that uses the primary performance area every semester of major.
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MUS 3581 Conducting I2BMajorMUS 2214, MUS 2215No note.
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MUS 3171 Accompanying for the Non-pianist I2CMajorMUS 2172No note.
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MUS 3441 Elementary General Music Methods3BMajorMUS 2441No note.
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Italian, French, or German 11404CMultiplenoneMajor and General Education Language.
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Semester Eight (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MUA 3000 Voice4CMajorMUA applied lessons require permission of dept.No note.
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MUE 4001 University Chorus or MUE 4004 Oakland Chorale1CMajorMUE 4004 requires audition.Must enroll in a large ensemble that uses the primary performance area every semester of major.
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MUS 2420 Instrumental Techniques for Choral Majors2BMajorNo note.Offered in Winter.
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MUS 3582 Conducting II2BMajorMUS 3581No note.
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MUS 3172 Accompanying for the Non-pianist II2CMajorMUS 3171No note.
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Improvising (or Composing) class1CMajorPrerequisites vary by choiceChoose from MUE 4015, 4040, 4041, 4042, 4045, 4046, 4048; MUS 3601, 3602
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MUS 4408 Choral Methods3BMajorMUS 3441, 3332; MUS 2214, 2215 and major standing in music educationNo note.
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MUE 4050 Opera Workshop1CMajorSophomore standingNo note.
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Semester Nine (8 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choiceCourse may also be taken in Semester 12 with MUS 4432 for aid purposes.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choiceCourse may also be taken in Semester 12 with MUS 4432 for aid purposes.
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Semester Ten (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MUA 4000 Voice4CMajorMUA applied lessons require permission of dept.No note.
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MUE 4001 University Chorus or MUE 4004 Oakland Chorale1CMajorMUE 4004 requires audition.Must enroll in a large ensemble that uses the primary performance area every semester of major.
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MUS 4561 Vocal Repertoire I2CMajorMUS 2163 (may be taken concurrently)Offered during odd Fall semesters (e.g. Fall 2023)
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MUS 4401 Instrumental Methods for Choral Majors1BMajorMUS 3441, MUS 2214, MUS 2215 and major standing in music educationNo note.
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MUS 4434 Teaching Music to Learners with Exceptionalities4BMajorMUS 2441 with a grade of B or higherMay be taken this summer or next.
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MUS History or Theory elective4CMajorMUS 2214, MUS 2215. Others may vary with choice.Choose from MUS 3211, 3212, 4210, 4320, 4323, 4330.
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Semester Eleven (15 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MUA 4000 Voice4CMajorMUA applied lessons require permission of dept.No note.
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MUE 4001 University Chorus or MUE 4004 Oakland Chorale1CMajorMUE 4004 requires audition.Must enroll in a large ensemble that uses the primary performance area every semester of major.
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MUS 4562 Vocal Repertoire II2CMajorMUS 2164 (may be taken concurrently) and MUS 4561Offered during even Winter semesters (e.g. Winter 2024)
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Improvising (or Composing) class1CMajorPrerequisites vary by choiceChoose from MUE 4015, 4040, 4041, 4042, 4045, 4046, 4048; MUS 3601, 3602
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MUS 4431 Teaching Music in the 21st Century I3BMajorMajor standing in music educationNo note.
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RDG 4238 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas4BMajorAdmission to secondary education program or permission of instructor.Offered Winter semester.
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Semester Twelve (3 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MUS 4432 Teaching Music in the 21st Century II3BMajorMUS 4431No note.
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Semester Thirteen (12 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MUA 4998 Senior Recital4CMultipleAt least one semester of 4000 level applied studyMajor and University Capstone. Includes 4000-level voice lesson.
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MUE 4001 University Chorus or MUE 4004 Oakland Chorale0CMajorMUE 4004 requires audition.Must enroll in a large ensemble that uses the primary performance area every semester of major.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/