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
- B.M.
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 233277
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_233277_8de8a5ec
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Music Major
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Music Education Concentration
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REAL Curriculum
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REAL Foundational Requirements
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Requirements
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Requirements
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- As published: “Math Content for Teachers I (GE) *”3
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- *MATH 121 recommended for Music Education majors. Requirement may be fulfilled through placement testing.Not resolved to a course
REAL Cornerstone Requirements
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General Education Requirements
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Major Requirements (102-105 credits)
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Music Core Courses (57-58 credits)
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Requirements
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- Students on the Instrumental Track must enroll in a major instrumental ensemble (Guitarists: MUSC 436 is a major ensemble).Not resolved to a course
- Students on the Vocal/Choral Track must enroll in a choral ensemble.Not resolved to a course
- Guitar majors (vocal track) must register for a choral ensemble and Guitar Ensemble.Not resolved to a course
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Requirements
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- 6 semesters of applied music with a summative jury and 1/2 recital ORNot resolved to a course
- 7 semesters of applied music with a summative jury and no recitalNot resolved to a course
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Professional Education Courses (29 credits)
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Music Education (11 credits)
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Field Experience (4 courses)
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- As published: “Field Experiences in Music Education (Must be taken twice)”0
- As published: “Field Experiences in Music Education (Must be taken twice)”0
Professional Education (21 credits)
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Additional Outside Coursework (6 credits)
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- As published: “Math Content for Teachers II (GE) OR”3
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Vocal/Choral Track (12 credits)
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- As published: “Accompanying (2 credits required)”1
Note(s)
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- Guitarists on Vocal/Choral Track may substitute MUSC 369 :MUSC 370 for one credit of MUSC 458 .Not resolved to a course
- Pianists on Vocal/Choral Track may substitute MUSC 152 : MUSC 153 for both semesters of MUSC 458 .Not resolved to a course
- Instrumentalists (vocal track) must minor in voice, achieving Level II Applied Voice in addition to Major Applied: Level VI.Not resolved to a course
Open Credit Hours (12-13 credits)
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Instrumental Track (10-11 credits)
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- As published: “Woodwind Techniques (2 credits required)”1
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Note(s)
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- Guitar/Keyboard students (instrumental track) must register for Wind Band (MUSC 310 ) or Chamber Orchestra (MUSC 309 ) a minimum of 1 semester. Placement in MUSC 310 /MUSC 309 is subject to conductor approval.Not resolved to a course
- Guitarists may substitute MUSC 369 for MUSE 360 .Not resolved to a course
Open Credit Hours (13-15 credits)
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College of Education and Human Development Requirements
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- Passing scores on the basic skills tests required for licensure by the state of Virginia.Not resolved to a course
- Praxis/VCLA and Application for Teacher Education Program deadline—”students must report passing scores (or equivalent) for Praxis II and VCLA exams, and successfully apply for Student Teaching through the College of Education and Human Development within one academic year after completion of MUSE 459 /559.”Not resolved to a course
- Matriculation through RU Music Education program mandate—”in order to qualify for student teaching, all Music Education coursework should be completed at RU. Equivalent coursework documented from NASM accredited institutions may be reviewed for inclusion in a student’s degree program. Students must begin student teaching within one academic year of MUSE 459 /559 completion.”Not resolved to a course
- Professional EducationNot resolved to a course
- As published: “Student Teaching (K-12).”12
Requirements for Admission to Music Teacher Education
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- All students: MUSE 117 , MUSE 300 , MUSE 353 , MUSE 400 , MUSE 446 , MUSE 447 , and MUSE 459Not resolved to a course
- Vocal/Choral: MUSC 143 , MUSC 261 , MUSC 262 , MUSE 344 , MUSE 355 , MUSE 357 , MUSE 358 , and MUSC 458Not resolved to a course
- Instrumental: MUSE 348 , MUSE 349 , MUSE 350 , MUSE 351 , MUSE 356 , MUSE 360 , (MUSC 369 for guitarists), and MUSE 364Not resolved to a course
- Successful screening interviews and review of dispositions before the Music Education faculty;Not resolved to a course
- Successful completion of:Not resolved to a course
- All Students: MUSC 100 , MUSE 117 , MUSC 212 , MUSC 215 , MUSE 300 , MUSE 353 , MUSE 400 , MUSE 446 , MUSE 447 , Applied Major Level 4;Not resolved to a course
- Vocal/Choral: MUSC 143 , MUSC 262 , MUSE 344 or MUSE 355 (depending on entry year), MUSE 357 , MUSE 358 , MUSC 458 (and Applied Minor (Voice) Level II for guitarists and pianistsNot resolved to a course
- Instrumental: MUSC 162 , MUSE 348 , MUSE 349 , MUSE 350 , MUSE 351 , MUSE 360 (MUSC 369 for guitarists), MUSE 364Not resolved to a course
Teacher Education Program Requirements
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- Passing scores (or equivalent) on the basic skills tests required for licensure by the state of VirginiaNot resolved to a course
- Praxis Core: MathematicsNot resolved to a course
- VCLANot resolved to a course
- Praxis II: Music ContentNot resolved to a course
- Completed application for Student TeachingNot resolved to a course
- For FALL placements: DUE the third Monday of February prior to student teachingNot resolved to a course
- For SPRING placements: DUE the third Monday of September prior to student teachingNot resolved to a course
- Matriculation through RU Music Education program mandate: “In order to qualify for student teaching, all Music Education coursework should be completed at RU. Equivalent coursework documented from NASM accredited institutions may be reviewed for inclusion in a student’s degree program. Students must begin student teaching within one academic year of MUSE 459 /559 completion.”Not resolved to a course
Music Business Concentration
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REAL Curriculum
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REAL Foundational Requirements
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Requirements
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Requirements
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- As published: “Math Content for Teachers I (GE) *”3
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- *Requirement may be fulfilled through placement testing.Not resolved to a course
REAL Cornerstone Requirements
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Requirements
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General Education Requirements
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Major Requirements (96-102 credits)
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Music Core (48 credits)
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Requirements
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Requirements
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Music Business Courses (30-33 credits)
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Requirements
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- As published: “Topics in Arts and Entertainment Business (2 semesters)”1-3
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- As published: “Music Business/Commercial Music Seminar (2 semesters)”1
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- As published: “Music Business Field Experience (Must be taken twice)”1
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Required Outside Coursework (12 credits)
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- or: ECON 106 - Principles of Microeconomics (GE)3
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Choose a Track
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Requirements
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- or: MGNT 322 - Organizational Behavior (GE)3
Open Credit Hours (26-29 credits)
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Additional Degree Requirements
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- A minimum 2.0 overall cumulative GPA;Not resolved to a course
- A 2.75 GPA on all work attempted in the major with a music prefix;Not resolved to a course
- or: MUSC 406 - Psychology of Music3
Music Therapy Concentration
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REAL Curriculum
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REAL Foundational Requirements
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Requirements
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- (Recommended for Music Therapy concentration due to required course prerequisites. Requirement may be fulfilled through placement testing.)Not resolved to a course
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REAL Cornerstone Requirements
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General Education Requirements
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Major Requirements (99-110 credits)
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Music Core (47 credits)
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Requirements
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Music Therapy Courses (36-47 credits)
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Supporting Courses (16 credits)
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Additional Degree Requirements
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Open Credit Hours (12-14 credits)
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Additional Information
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Music Performance Concentration
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- BrassNot resolved to a course
- GuitarNot resolved to a course
- PercussionNot resolved to a course
- PianoNot resolved to a course
- StringsNot resolved to a course
- VoiceNot resolved to a course
- WoodwindsNot resolved to a course
REAL Curriculum
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REAL Foundational Requirements
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REAL Cornerstone Requirements
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General Education Requirements
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Major Requirements (80-96 credits)
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Music Core Courses (27-29 credits)
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Musicianship Core Courses (33 credits)
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Music Industry Minor (18 credits)
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Supportive Credits (0-16 credits)
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Open Credit Hours (6-22 credits)
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Additional Degree Requirements
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- A minimum 2.0 overall cumulative GPANot resolved to a course
- A 2.75 GPA on all work attempted in the major with a music prefix.Not resolved to a course
Music Composition Concentration
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REAL Curriculum
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REAL Foundational Requirements
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REAL Cornerstone Requirements
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General Education Requirements
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Major Requirements (75 credits)
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Music Core Courses (39 credits)
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Requirements
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Musicianship Core Courses (27 credits)
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Music Composition Core (9 credits)
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Open Credit Hours (45 credits)
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Additional Degree Requirements
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- A minimum 2.0 overall cumulative GPANot resolved to a course
- A 2.75 GPA on all work attempted in the major with a music prefixNot resolved to a course
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