A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- BA
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 50.0905
- Total credits (published)
- 32
- Credits (computed from items)
- 27
- Catalog edition
- 2025-2026
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 196413
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_196413_2a3ef599
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Student Learning Outcomes
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Introduction (9 credits)
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At this level students are introduced to the fundamentals of music study, and the basic concepts of music history and cultures.
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- Choose one course from among the following music theory options:Not resolved to a course3
- HOM/MTC 125Introductory Music Theory INot resolved to a course
- HOM/MTC 126Introductory Music Theory IINot resolved to a course
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- Choose two courses from among the following music history options (at least one must be from the 200-level)Not resolved to a course6
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- HOM/MHL 267European Music before 1800Not resolved to a course
- HOM/MHL 268European and American Music Since 1800Not resolved to a course
- HOM 285/MHL 185Introduction to World MusicNot resolved to a course
- InquiryNot resolved to a course9
At this level students delve into more specific music historical areas, periods, genres, styles, and performing traditions. Choose any three HOM courses at the 300 level from among the following:
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- 1-12
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- InvestigationNot resolved to a course9
At this level students pursue coursework that includes more critical methodologies and produces substantial research projects.
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- 3
This course, required of all Music History and Cultures majors, will normally be offered each spring semester. The specific content of the course will vary from year to year, but its purpose will remain the same: to stimulate critical through about music and to hone our students' research and writing skills.
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Choose any two courses at the HOM 400 level from among the following:
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- 1-12
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Candidates for departmental honors (see below) may use HOM 496 (3 credits) to count toward the fulfillment of this requirement.
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Global Perspectives
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All majors are required to take a course with a global perspective focus. Choose one course from among the following:
major core · 10 items
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Any course the student chooses to fulfill this requirement can only count toward Global Perspectives (i.e. it cannot also count towards an Inquiry or Investigation requirement)
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Performance Requirements
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Students are required to take two credits of studio lessons and/or performing ensembles through the Syracuse University Setnor School of Music at any level, from beginner to advanced, as suits their background.
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Extracurricular performing experience may be accepted by petition, but the student must register for HOM experience credit and have a designated music history and cultures faculty advisor.
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Distinction in Music History and Cultures
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- 3
(3 credits, required only for students earning a degree with distinction). Majors who have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 3.7 will be invited to earn a degree with distinction. In order to earn this honor, students are required to enroll in HOM 496. These students will work independently, under the supervision of a faculty member, to complete a large-scale project in some aspect of music history or cultures. Students will determine the topic for their Distinction Project in consultation with a thesis advisor, whom they will chose from among the Music History and Cultures faculty (in exceptional cases other faculty may serve in this capacity). The thesis will also be evaluated by a second reader, chosen by the thesis advisor (in consultation with the student) from other faculty in Music History and Cultures or related disciplines. In most cases, the project will take the form of a formal essay approximately 6000 words in length. Alternative types of projects are also possible, provided that they meet with the approval of the Music History and Cultures faculty. Regardless of the topic, the project should constitute original work, serving as a persuasive demonstration of the student’s skills and talents as well as a vivid component of the student’s credentials.
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Students may petition to have up to 6 credits of appropriate courses in music history or analysis taken outside the department (non-HOM courses) count toward the Music History and Cultures major.
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Students may petition to have up to 3 credits of non-music HOA courses (art and architectural history) count towards the Music History and Cultures major.
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