Bachelor of Music with a
major in Composition, Jazz Studies or Performance
Performance specialization available in
Guitar, Harp, Keyboard, String, Voice, Wind or Percussion
For students attending classes at Coconino College and preparing to transfer to The University of Arizona, the following course work is recommended. Entrance examinations in musicianship and the major performance area are required. All transfer music majors (except piano and organ performance majors) must audition for placement in class or group piano instruction. A maximum of 72 units of community college credit may be applied to a bachelor’s degree program at The University of Arizona. Refer to The University of Arizona 1995-97 General Catalog or contact the assistant director of the School of Music (621-1454) for additional information.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the music courses listed below, students should complete individual instruction course work in their major instrument or voice. Course work in conducted ensembles is also required.
MUSIC--10 units
- MUS 103, 131
- MUS 205 - for use as elective credit
GENERAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES
ENGLISH--6 units
- ENG 101, 102
MATHEMATICS--3 units
- MAT 151
College algebra is the minimum mathematics requirement. One of the following higher level mathematics courses may be substituted:
- MAT 172, 184, 187, 220, 230
ORAL COMMUNICATION
- Complete this requirement after transfer to the UA.
GENERAL EDUCATION STUDY AREAS
A course may not be used to fulfill requirements in more than
one study area.
WESTERN CIVILIZATION--6 units
- HIS 201, 202, 203
- HUM 241, 242
- PHI 101, 105
SCIENCE--3 units (with or without laboratory)
- Astronomy -- PHY 180
- Biology -- BIO - any course
- Chemistry -- CHM - any course
- Geology -- GLG - any course
- Physics -- PHY 111, 112
INDIVIDUALS, SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS--6 units
- Anthropology -- ANT - any course
- Geography -- GEO - any course
- History -- HIS - any course
- Political Science -- POS - any course
- Psychology -- PSY - any course
- Sociology -- SOC - any course
NON-WESTERN AND MINORITY STUDIES--3 units
- ENG 237
- HIS 136
ARTS--3 units (for keyboard performance only)
- ART - any course except 106
- THR - any course
SCHOOL OF MUSIC GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS--9 units (16 units for voice performance majors)
Consult an academic advisor at The University of Arizona for assistance in selecting the required course work; refer to the listing of Undergraduate Majors and Contact Information.
The University of Arizona Community College
Transfer Guides, http://transferguides.arizona.edu
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