Bachelor of Arts in Music

For students attending classes at Arizona Western 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 On-line Catalog or contact the assistant director of the School of Music (621-1454) for additional information.

Students entering any of the degree programs in music must, at the very minimum, have instrumental or vocal performance skills at the MUSI181 level. This level requires at least two years of intensive private instruction and/or four years of ensemble participation. Some music degrees require a higher entrance level. A student's performance level is determined by audition at the beginning of his/her first semester of enrollment.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

MUSIC--22 units

• MUS 111 and 112 (for use as elective credit), 121 and 122, 123 and 125, 191 and 192, 220 (for use as elective credit), 291 and 292

In addition to the music courses listed above, students should complete four units of individual instruction in their major instrument or voice and two units of conducted ensemble.

GENERAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES

ENGLISH--6 units

• ENG 101, 102

MATHEMATICS--3 unit

• MAT 151

College algebra is the minimum mathematics requirement. One of the following higher level mathematics courses may be substituted.

• MAT 172, 187, 212, 221

SECOND LANGUAGE--16 units
This requirement may be met by demonstrating proficiency in a single second language at the fourth semester level. Refer to Examination Policies in The University of Arizona On-line Catalog for additional information on ways in which proficiency may be demonstrated. Course work available at Arizona Western College includes the following:

• FRE 101, 102
• GER 101, 102, 201, 202
• SPA 101, 102, 201, 202

Note: If students select French, the intermediate level of study may be completed upon transfer to The University of Arizona.

GENERAL EDUCATION STUDY AREAS
One of the study area courses (identified with an * [asterisk] preceding the course number) must focus on gender, class, race or ethnicity.

TRADITIONS AND CULTURES--9 units from List 1 and List 2

LIST 1 (Non-Western Traditions and Cultures) - complete the following:

• ANT 140

LIST 2 (Western Traditions and Cultures) - complete a two-course sequence from the following options:

• Option 1 -- ARH 241, 242
• Option 2 -- HIS 101 or 102 and select one course from HIS 101, 102, 103, 121 or 122

BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES--8 units
This requirement is to be satisfied by completing courses which include laboratory work. Students are strongly encouraged to take either courses in the biological sciences or courses in the physical sciences when completing this requirement.

• Biology -- BIO 100, 109, 181, 182, 201, 202, 205
• Chemistry -- CHM 130 or 151, 140 or 154
• Geography -- GEO 110
• Geology -- GLG 101, 102
• Oceanography -- OCN 110
• Physics -- PHY 201 or 221, 202 or 222
• Plant Sciences -- PLS 100

INDIVIDUALS, SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS--9 units from at least two areas

• Anthropology -- ANT 120, 130
• History -- HIS *230
• Philosophy -- PHI 101, 105
• Psychology -- PSY 101, *170, 270
• Sociology -- SOC 101, *170, *240

ARTS--3 units

• ART 101, 102, 111

LITERATURE--3 units

• ENG 170, 180, 190, 241, 242, 251, 252, 261
• SPN 260

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Last updated March 10, 2000