College: Music
Degree: B.A.
Specialized Admission: Yes
Address: 202-D Housewright Music Bldg, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1180
Phone: (850) 644-6105
Email: jchunt@fsu.edu
*Please Note: Face-to-face/in-person instruction of this program is available ONLY at the main campus in Tallahassee, FL. This program is NOT available via Online/Distance Learning.*
Course requirements for this degree program are quite flexible with room for optional major emphases such as jazz studies, sacred music, or commercial music. Graduates of this program receive the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. Placement auditions for all undergraduate students are given prior to registration. Jury examinations are given at the end of each Applied Music series.
Students should complete the following courses in preparation for placement in upper division status:
MUT X111, X112 (3, 3) Basic Theory I, II
MUT X116, X117 (3, 3) Basic Theory III, IV
MUT X241, X242 (1, 1) Sight singing and Ear Training I, II
MUT X246, X247 (1, 1) Sight singing and Ear Training III, IV
MUN XXXX (4) Courses in Ensemble
MVX XX1X (2-4) Applied Music
MVX XX2X (2-4) Applied Music
Secondary Piano--proficiency by examination (required for Sacred and Jazz)
(or MVK X111 & MVK X112 & MVK X121 & MVK X122 as needed to achieve piano proficiency)
Additional courses may be required. Contact the department for details.
Note: State-wide common prerequisites are always under review. For the most current information and for acceptable alternative courses, visit the “Common Prerequisites Manual.” This is available from the “Student Services” section of http://www.flvc.org .
Students in this program must complete: a modern or classical foreign language through the 2200 or equivalent level. This requirement may be satisfied through coursework or examination.
Admission Requirements to the Major:
All entering students must meet appropriate minimum standards through a placement audition (heard by a faculty jury) in applied music before being granted admission to the College of Music.
Major Program of Studies at FSU: (50 hours)
Applied Music Principal (MV_ = MVK, MVV, MVW, MVB, MVS, MVP, MVJ): (8 hours)
MV_ 1311-1316 (2, 2) Applied Music Principal
MV_ 2321-2326 (2, 2) Applied Music Principal
B. A. majors must pursue study of a principal instrument through (and complete by jury) the MV_2321-2326 series.
All of the following: (26 hours)
MUT 1111, 1112 (3, 3) Basic Theory I, II
MUT 2116, 2117 (3, 3) Basic Theory III, IV
MUT 1241L, 1242L (1, 1) Sight singing I, II
MUT 2246L, 2247L (1, 1) Sight singing III, IV
MUL 2110 (2) Survey of Music Literature
MUH 2512 (2) Music Cultures of the World I
MUH 2111 (3) Survey of Music History I
MUH 3212 (3) Survey of Music History II
Ensemble: (4 hours)
Two hours of accompanying (MUN 2510/4513) are required of all piano principals in partial fulfillment of the requirements in ensemble. All woodwind and brass freshmen and freshmen transfers must register for MUN 2460 (Chamber Music) during the first Spring and second Fall Terms. (String freshmen and freshmen transfers must register during the first two Fall terms.) Other transfers in these areas must register for MUN 2460 or 4463 during the first fall semester of residence. A minimum of 2 hours of ensemble credit must be earned at the upper division level.
Upper Division Music Electives or Area Specific Courses (Jazz, Commercial, Sacred): (12 hours)
MU_/MV_ 3000-4000
Student Recital Attendance: (0 hours)
MUS 1010, 0 hours. Entering freshmen must register for this course for six semesters. Transfer students must consult advisor regarding completion of this requirement.
Electives/Minor Requirement: (30 hours or more within the area of Electives)
Students may complete a minor in the academic department of his/her choice. Elective credits may include courses offered by the College of Music; however, at least 26 of these hours must be taken outside the College of Music. Students are alerted to the University policy which requires a minimum of 45 hours at the upper division level. Additional upper division elective hours may be necessary to meet this stipulation.
Foreign Language: (0-12 hours)
Completion of a foreign language through the intermediate (2220) level or proficiency equivalent is required.
Digital Literacy: (3 hours)
One of: CGS 2060 (3), CGS 2100 (3), CGS 3406 (3), EME 2040 (3) or other University approved course that meets this requirement.
Oral Communication Competency: (0-3 hours)
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement may be met with a University approved course.
Minimum Program Requirements - Summary
Min. Hrs. Required 120
General Education 36*
Major Coursework 50
Digital Literacy 3
Oral Competency 0-3
Foreign Language 0-12 (depending on placement)
Electives to bring total credits to 120
*NOTE: Up to nine (9) hours of credit from the required Music History, Music Literature and Music Theory courses may also be used to partially fulfill requirements of General Education.
Mapping is FSU’s academic advising and monitoring system. Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion. Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors. You may view the map for this major at www.academic-guide.fsu.edu/.
1. A minimum of 45 hours at the 3000 level or above, 30 of which must be taken at this University.
2. Half of the major course semester hours must be completed in residence at this University.
3. The final 30 hours must be completed in residence at this University.
4. For the BA in Music, at least 66 hours must be earned in non-music coursework.
Salary Information: For more information go to: National Association of Colleges and Employers (www.naceweb.org) or the Occupational Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm) provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Teacher, Performer/Artist, Author, Music Business Executive, Publication Editor, Music Law/Copyright Lawyer, Music Engineer/Recorder, Conductor, Researcher, Composer, Freelancer, Music Administrator.
Representative Employers: Junior Colleges, Conservatories, Colleges, Entertainment Centers, Universities, Recording Studios, Publishers, Record/Music Companies, Law Practice, Private Clubs.
ACADEMIC MAP (Effective Summer 2025 and after)
*Please Note: Face-to-face/in-person instruction of this program is available ONLY at the main campus in Tallahassee, FL. This program is NOT available via Online/Distance Learning.*
This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule. The milestones listed to the right of each term are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. The Sample Schedule serves as a general guideline to help you build a full schedule each term. The General Education and Elective courses must be selected to satisfy all area and diversity requirements unless your program meets these requirements with major courses. Milestones are courses and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major. Missing milestones will result in one of two types of map registration stops. The first level (Degree Map Off-track) is placed following grade posting if the student has missed a milestone (course and/or GPA) for the first time in the major. If a student is in non-compliance with milestones for two (2) consecutive semesters (excluding summers), a Major Change Required stop is placed on the student's registration.
*All entering students must meet appropriate minimum standards through a placement audition (heard by a faculty jury) in applied music before being granted admission to the College of Music.*
SIP = Scholarship in Practice; OCCR = Oral Communication Competency (speech); Div = Diversity course
Mapping Coordinator: Dr. Joanna Hunt
Email: jchunt@fsu.edu
Sample Schedule and Required Milestones by Term
| Sample Schedule: Term 1 hrs |
| ENC1101 Freshman Composition3 |
| 1st GE Core Mathematics3 |
| MUN2XXX Ensemble course1 |
| MUS1010 Student Recital Attendance0 |
| MUT1111 Basic Theory I3 |
| MUT1241L Sight Singing I1 |
| MV_131X Applied Music Principal2 |
| Required Milestones: Term 1 |
| Complete ENC1101 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Sample Schedule: Term 2 hrs |
| ENC2135 Research, Genre, and Context 3 |
| 2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics3 |
| MUS1010 Student Recital Attendance0 |
| MUT1112 Basic Theory II3 |
| MUT1242L Sight Singing II1 |
| MV_131X Applied Music Principal2 |
| GE Social Science (Writing/E-Series/SIP/Div)3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 2 |
| Complete ENC2135 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Complete 1st GE Mathematics Course ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Sample Schedule: Term 3 hrs |
| Foreign Language (1120)4 |
| MUL2110 Survey of Music Literature or MUH2512 Music Cultures of the World2 |
| MUN2XXX Ensemble course1 |
| MUS1010 Student Recital Attendance0 |
| MUT2116 Basic Theory III3 |
| MUT2246L Sight Singing III1 |
| MV_232X Applied Music Principal2 |
| Ethics Course3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 3 |
| Complete 2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics course ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Complete MUT1111 |
| Complete MUT1241L |
| Sample Schedule: Term 4 hrs |
| Foreign Language (1121)4 |
| MUL2110 Survey of Music Literature or MUH2512 Music Cultures of the World2 |
| MUS1010 Student Recital Attendance0 |
| MUT2117 Basic Theory IV3 |
| MUT2247L Sight Singing IV1 |
| MV_232X Applied Music Principal2 |
| GE Natural Science3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 4 |
| Complete MUT1112 |
| Complete MUT1242L |
| Complete at least second semester of MUS1010 |
| Sample Schedule: Term 5 hrs |
| Foreign Language (2000 level)4 |
| MUH2111 Survey of Music History I3 |
| MUN4XXX Ensemble course1 |
| MUS1010 Student Recital Attendance0 |
| Elective Upper Division Music Courses7 |
| Required Milestones: Term 5 |
| Complete MUL2110 |
| Civic Literacy requirement |
| Sample Schedule: Term 6 hrs |
| MUH3212 Survey of Music History II3 |
| MUN4XXX Ensemble course 1 |
| MUS1010 Student Recital Attendance0 |
| Elective Courses (non-music)6 |
| Elective Upper Division Music Courses5 |
| Required Milestones: Term 6 |
| Request progress check in the College of Music |
| Sample Schedule: Term 7 hrs |
| GE Core Natural Science w/Lab4 |
| GE Requirements (SIP/OCCR)6 |
| Electives (non music)6 |
| Required Milestones: Term 7 |
| (no milestones) |
| Sample Schedule: Term 8 hrs |
| Elective courses (non music)12 |
| Digital Literacy3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 8 |
| Apply for Graduation in 1st two weeks |