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Program checklist · B.A.

Music

James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
50.0903
Total credits (published)
18
Credits (computed from items)
164-176
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232423
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232423_376e3e18
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Major Requirements

major core · 0 items

    Core Courses

    major core · 11 items
    1. Incoming Music Major Assessment Milestone
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    2. MUS 143
      Aural Skills I
      As published: “Aural Skills I (is taken twice) 1”
      2
    3. MUS 144
      Aural Skills II
      As published: “Aural Skills II (is taken twice) 2”
      2
    4. MUS 195
      Recital Attendance
      As published: “Recital Attendance (is taken four times)”
      0
    5. MUS 206
      3
    6. MUS 207
      4
    7. MUS 241
      3
    8. MUS 380
      3
    9. MUS 381
      1
    10. School of Music Senior Assessment Milestone
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    11. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      18

    Additional Requirement

    4 items
    1. Choose one of the following: 3
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. MUS 252
      3
    3. MUS 253
      3
    4. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Assigned Ensembles

    2 items
    1. MUAP 301
      Assigned Ensemble
      As published: “Assigned Ensemble (Students should enroll in 1 credit for 4 semesters.)”
      4
    2. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    Restricted Electives

    electives · 12 items
    1. Choose 6 credits of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    2. MUS 141
      3
    3. MUS 250
      3
    4. MUS 251
      3
    5. MUS 252
      Analysis of Music 1900-1950
      As published: “Analysis of Music 1900-1950 3”
      3
    6. MUS 253
      Analysis of Music 1950-Present
      As published: “Analysis of Music 1950-Present 3”
      3
    7. MUS 254
      3
    8. MUS 255
      3
    9. MUS 256
      3
    10. MUS 257
      Techniques of Composition
      As published: “Techniques of Composition 4”
      3
    11. MUS 258
      3
    12. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      6

    Capstone Requirement

    2 items
    1. MUS 493
      B.A. Capstone Project
      As published: “B.A. Capstone Project (must be taken for 3 credit hours)”
      3
    2. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Concentrations

    concentration · 1 item
    1. Students select a concentration either in Music Industry or in Music Studies. See below for more information.
      Not resolved to a course
      18-30

    Music Industry Concentration

    concentration · 0 items

      Music Industry Core

      major core · 6 items
      1. MUI 221
        3
      2. MUI 230
        0
      3. MUI 231
        3
      4. MUI 440
        3
      5. MUI 492
        Internship in Music Industry
        As published: “Internship in Music Industry (is taken for 3 credit hours)”
        3
      6. Subtotal
        Not resolved to a course
        12

      College of Business Courses

      4 items
      1. ACTG 244
        3
      2. MGT 305
        3
      3. MKTG 380
        3
      4. Subtotal
        Not resolved to a course
        9

      Music Industry Electives

      electives · 13 items
      1. Choose nine credit hours from the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        9
      2. MUI 315
        3
      3. MUI 324
        3
      4. MUI 330
        3
      5. MUI 400
        3
      6. MUI 405
        3
      7. MUI 411
        3
      8. MUI 415
        3
      9. MUI 422
        3
      10. MUI 423
        3
      11. MUI 430
        3
      12. MUI 435
        3
      13. Subtotal
        Not resolved to a course
        9

      Music Studies Concentration

      concentration · 1 item
      1. Students select 18 credits of courses with the following prefixes: MUAP, MUI, MUS, MUED. A maximum of four additional MUAP ensemble credits can be used to fulfill this category.
        Not resolved to a course
        18
      Source. James Madison University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.jmu.edu/programs/music-ba/. Captured page pages/0480.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.