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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music, BM (44-472) - Instrumental Option (MU01) (even year start plan) (4 Year Guide)


This guide is valid for this Undergraduate Catalog only and is subject to change. This guide is a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to UCM and on placement in math and writing. See the current Undergraduate Catalog for a complete listing of academic policies, curriculum, prerequisites, and course descriptions.

Suggested Schedule


Freshman Year - Fall Semester


Semester Total: 14 Hours


Semester Total: 15 Hours


Sophomore Year - Fall Semester


Semester Total: 17 Hours


Sophomore Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hours


Junior Year - Fall Semester


Semester Total: 17 Hours


Junior Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 14 Hours


Semester Total: 15 Hours


Senior Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 13-15 Hours


Music Major (Instrumental Option - even year start), BM Degree - 120 hours


  • + MUS 1100  with a grade of C or better may be required as a prerequisite to MUS 1111  if the student does not pass this course by the admission examination.
  • * This course is only offered during the semester listed.
  • ** Keyboard competency is required for this degree program. Private piano lessons may be required to reach competency.
  • *** For the MUS Required Elective choose among the following three courses: MUS 4101 - Counterpoint I (3)  (offered fall semester of even numbered years only), MUS 4115 - Instrumentation (3)  (offered spring semester), or MUS 4185 - Jazz-Commercial Arranging (3)  (offered spring semester of odd numbered years only).
  • To satisfy the General Education Assessment (GEA) Policy, students must take the GEA after they earn 60 credit hours but before earning 75 credit hours. Transfer students who have more than 60 hours earned should take the exam during their second semester at UCM. Students must achieve a passing score of 425 to meet graduation requirements. Students may register for the GEA through MyCentral. Contact UCM Testing Services (HUM 216, 660-543-4919, testingservices@ucmo.edu) for more information.