Sue S. Coates, Interim Head of Division

ART FACULTY
PROFESSORS/ Sue S. Coates, Thomas Nawrocki
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ Robert Gibson, Robert Manning
INSTRUCTOR/ Shawn Dickey

MUSIC FACULTY
PROFESSOR/ Richard Montalto
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ James O. Allen
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS/ Richard Bailey, Kristen Chase
PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS/ Cherry Dunn, Linda Segrest

THEATRE FACULTY
PROFESSORS/ William G. (Peppy) Biddy, Michael D. Garrett
INSTRUCTOR/ David Carter

PURPOSE STATEMENT

  The Division of Fine and Performing Arts supports the overall mission of the university by providing an accessible, student-centered education for all of its majors. Our purpose is to offer a variety of degree programs that meet our students needs for lifelong learning whether they are preparing for graduate study or for career oriented employment. We also seek to provide students, regardless of major, the opportunity to participate in artistic activities that develop cultural awareness, and to interact with the larger community through the regular hosting of art exhibitions, other events, and musical and dramatic performances.

GOALS

ART
 Graduates of the Art program of the Fine and performing Arts Division, as a result of their studies, should have the ability:
 1. to develop a body of mature, focused work within the emphasis area as well as comparable works in other media.
 2. to understand the various approaches/techniques of image making used with each media.
 3. to use knowledge of evolving technologies and their application within the studio area.
 4. to be able to communicate ideas and influences on personal image making orally and in writing.
 5. to be aware of the key concepts and artists that have shaped the formation of art.
 6. to be knowledgeable of contemporary trends in art and how one’s personal work interfaces with them.

ART EDUCATION
 Graduates of the Art Education program of the Fine and Performing Arts Division, in addition to the basic skills in Art, should have the ability:
 1. to understand and employ various approaches/techniques for the use of art within the classroom.
 2. to be knowledgeable of evolving technologies and their application within the field of Art Education.
 3. to be able to communicate their ideas on Art orally and in writing both within and outside of the classroom.
 4. to be able to create lesson plans and offer effective instruction in art to their assigned classes.

MUSIC
 Graduates of the Music program of the Fine and Performing Arts Division, as a result of their studies, should have the ability:
 1. to understand the various approaches/techniques involved in keyboard and vocal performance.
 2. to be knowledgeable of both evolving technology and its application within the field of Music
 3. to be able to communicate their ideas on Music orally and in writing.
 4. to be knowledgeable of contemporary trends in music and how they interface with other historical periods in music.
 5. to be able to perform at an acceptable level of artistry in both a major and minor instrument, usually voice or keyboard.

MUSIC THERAPY
 Graduates of the Music Therapy program, in addition to their basic music skills, should have the ability:
 1. to understand the various approaches/techniques for the use of Music Therapy in a variety of clinical settings.
 2. to be knowledgeable of evolving technologies, therapies, and practices in Music Therapy.
 3. to be able to create viable therapy plans and devise effective treatment options for different client populations.
 4. to be able to communicate their ideas on Music Therapy orally and in writing in both clinical and non-clinical settings.

MUSIC EDUCATION
 Graduate fo the Music Education program, in addition to their basic music skills, should have the ability:
 1. to understand the various approaches/techniques for the use of music within the classroom.
 2. to be knowledgeable of evolving technologies, theories, and practices in Music Education.
 3. to be able to communicate their ideas on Music orally and in writing both within and outside of the classroom.
 4. to be able to create lesson plans and offer effective instruction in Music to their assigned classes.

THEATRE
 Graduates of the Theatre program of the Fine and Performing Arts Division, as a result of their studies, should have the ability:
 1. to demonstrate knowledge of the various means (acting, directing, designing, construction, etc.) through which a theatrical concept is realized.
 2. to be familiar with a variety of plays that reflect the development of theatre and drama.
 3. to utilize a knowledge of theatre history, including its cultural context and modes of production, in the creation of their own work.
 4. to be able to analyze and interpret plays and other theatrical events with special attention to the skills involved in acting and performance, directing, and designing.
 5. to be able to respond as a critically informed member of the theatre audience.

ACCREDITATION

Mississippi University for Women is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
 

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
  Students majoring in the Division of Fine and Performing Arts may earn one of the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts in the areas of Art, Music, or Theatre; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education and in the area of studio art; or Bachelor of Music in Music Education or Music Therapy. The teacher education programs are approved by the Mississippi State Department of Education and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, thereby enabling graduates to satisfy the certification requirements for the State of Mississippi in Art Education and Music Education - Vocal. Specific degree programs in different majors and emphases in Art, Music, and Theatre, are described on the following pages.
  In lecture and seminar classes, one hour of credit constitutes one hour in class each week. In studio classes, one hour of credit constitutes two hours in class each week. At least three  hours of work outside of class per week is required for each 3-credit hour studio course. Students are given sufficient access to art studios, music practice areas, and theatre facilities to allow them to complete all required work.
 

UNIVERSITY CORE AND ELECTIVES
   The division offers the following courses which are acceptable for the University Core Curriculum requirement in Fine Arts: ART 102 ART APPRECIATION, ART 211 ART HISTORY SURVEY I, ART 212 ART HISTORY SURVEY II, MUS 100 MUSIC APPRECIATION, MUS 105 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC LITERATURE, TH 175 THEATRE APPRECIATION.  These courses may also be used as electives in other major programs.
 

INTERNSHIPS
 All students in the Graphic Design, Interior Design, Theatre, Commercial Music, Art Education, Music Education, and Music Therapy programs are required to complete an internship experience as part of their graduation requirements. The internship is designed to acquaint the student with actual professional practices in the discipline represented by the major area of study. The performance of each student will be evaluated by a professor and by the internship employer. These students may or may not receive payment for their work experiences. The internship is optional for other Fine Arts majors.
 

WRITING PROFICIENCY
 Students will be graded on both writing skills and content in at least one selected course in their major area.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
 Students are responsible for their own property.  The Division of Fine and Performing Arts will not assume responsibility for art work or materials, musical instruments or equipment, or any other personal property or possessions.

ART
  MUW offers three degrees in visual art:  the Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education, and the Bachelor of Fine Arts in the studio-based emphasis areas of Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Studio Art.  Minors in General Art and Art History are also available.  Students wishing to earn a BFA degree in one of the three studio-based emphases must first be admitted into the program.  To be admitted a student must complete 21 hours of art and pass a portfolio review.  Until the time of admission, students are in the BA in Fine Arts major.  However, students should follow (beginning at the freshman level) the suggested curriculum for the particular BFA emphasis they wish to pursue.  (See "Bachelor of Fine Arts Requirements (Studio-Based Emphases)" below for details concerning the studio-based BFA program.)

Scholarships in the visual arts are available to the Division's full-time art majors.

Art Core
   All art students (in the BA and BFA programs) must complete the following art core (40 hours):
(Number in parentheses indicates semester hour requirement)
Note: ART 102, Art Appreciation, cannot be taken for credit by an Art major. Community/junior college transfer students who have taken a comparable class may have it accepted as a general elective only.

  The 40 hour core of art courses common to all art programs consists of:
 ART 103-104 DESIGN I & II (6)
 ART 105-106 DRAWING I & II (6)
 ART 195 COMPUTERS IN ART (3) (also meets University Core computer requirement)
 ART 301 ART AS A PROFESSION (1)

 Art History
 ART 211-212 ART HISTORY I & II (6)
 ART 311-312 20th CENTURY ART (6)

 Crafts Course (3): (Select One)
 ART 230 CLAY ARTS I
 or
 ART 334 METAL ARTS I
 or
 ART 236 FIBER ARTS I

 Printmaking (3)

 Painting (3): (Select One)
 ART 270 WATERCOLOR PAINTING I
 or
 ART 375 ACRYLIC PAINTING AND MIXED MEDIA I
 or
 ART 377 OIL PAINTING I

 Photography (3)
 ART 220 FINE ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY I
 

BA in Fine Arts
  In addition to the University core and art core requirements, major requirements for the BA degree with a major in Fine Arts include:
 Art electives, 300 level or higher (6)
 Art elective, 400 level (6)
 Foreign language (14 or 6)*
 Fine Arts (non-art) course (3)
 Open electives (19 or 27, depending on whether a student takes 14 or 6 hours of foreign language)
 A total of 52 art hours and 128 hours overall
 Students must also participate in the Spring Undergraduate Art Exhibition during their Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years.

*To fulfill the language requirement for the BA in Fine Arts degree, a student must earn a minimum of six hours of college credit in a foreign language at the 200 level.  If a student is not prepared to begin in the second year of a foreign language, then he or she must start at the 100 level.  For information on foreign language placement see "Division of Humanities" in this catalog.
 
 

*In general, the last course available in a general studio area (such as painting or printmaking) can be repeated for a maximum of 12 total credits (see description section of this catalog).
 

GENERAL ART MINOR
24 semester hours including:
    ART 103-104 DESIGN 1 & 2 (6)
    ART 105-106 DRAWING I & II (6)
    ART 211-212 ART HISTORY SURVEY I & II (6)
    Art Electives (6)

ART HISTORY MINOR*
24 semester hours including:
    ART 211-212 ART HISTORY SURVEY I & II (6)
    Art History above the 200 level (9)
    Art Electives (9)
    *Art courses applied to an art emphasis cannot also count toward an art history minor.
 

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS (Studio-Based Emphases)
    The Bachelor of Fine Arts (studio-based) is a professional degree awarded to those students who complete course requirements in one of the following three emphases:  Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Studio Art (which includes drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and crafts).  The degree requires 85 hours in art.
  All freshman art students and other students with less than 21 hours in art must enroll in the Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts program.  Students wanting to earn a BFA degree in one of the studio-based emphases can seek admission to the BFA program at the end of the semester immediately following the completion of 21 hours in art.  To be accepted into an emphasis, students must pass a Portfolio Review (see below).  They must also have entered work in the undergraduate show each year before beginning the BFA program.

  Portfolio Review.  This review process takes place at the end of the semester following the completion of 21 art hours (normally at the end of the second semester of the sophomore year).  Students are required to submit a portfolio of original work from each class they have enrolled in up to that time.  A short written statement discussing the student's art philosophy is also required.  The portfolio of student work and art statement are reviewed by the MUW visual arts faculty to determine whether or not the student will continue as a BA in Fine Arts or will be admitted into the studio-based BFA program.  The student portfolios are evaluated by a committee of at least three MUW art faculty members.

  Transfer Students.  Transfer students with less than 21 art hours must also begin in the BA in Fine Arts major.  Transfer students with at least 21 hours in art may begin in the BFA program, but must first pass a portfolio review.  If a transfer student's work is not of sufficient quality, he or she may pursue the BA in Fine Arts degree.
  Any student who fails to pass the portfolio review may reapply at the end of the following semester.  Students may apply for entry into the BFA program a total of four times.

  Exhibition Requirements.  All freshman, sophomore, and junior art students in any art major are required to participate in the Undergraduate Art Gallery Spring Show.  In the senior year each student in one of the three BFA emphases must participate in a final BFA Exhibition.  Work in the senior show is expected to be BFA-quality work, and the majority of work must reflect the student's major emphasis.
  The Division reserves the right to retain student work for the purposes of record, exhibition, or instruction.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS EMPHASIS

  Note: In general, the last course available in a general studio area (such as painting or printmaking) can be repeated for a maximum of 12 total credits (see the course description section of this catalog).

Graphic Design Emphasis

   In addition to the University core and Art core requirements, the student must successfully complete the following:
 ART 205 FIGURE DRAWING I (3)
 ART 260 ILLUSTRATION I (3)
 ART 261 TYPOGRAPHY (3)
 ART 262 GRAPHIC DESIGN I (3)
 ART 320 FINE ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY II (3)
 ART 360 ILLUSTRATION II (3)
 ART 361 HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN (3)
 ART 362 GRAPHIC DESIGN II (3)
 ART 375 ACRYLIC PAINTING AND MIXED MEDIA I (3)
 ART 452 INTERNSHIP (3)
 ART 462 GRAPHIC DESIGN III (3)
 Art Electives (12)
 Open Elective (3)
 
 

*Internship requires a minimum of 225 work hours during enrolled semester and an approved project agreement.

Interior Design Emphasis
   In addition to the University core and Art core requirements, the student must successfully complete the following:
 ART 250 INTERIOR DESIGN I (INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN) (3)*
 ART 251 INTERIOR DESIGN II (DESIGN AND FURNISHINGS) (ODD YEARS ONLY) (3)
 ART 260 ILLUSTRATION I (3)
 ART 270 WATERCOLOR I (3) (also meets Art Core painting requirement)
 ART 350 INTERIOR DESIGN III (AUTOCAD) (3)
 ART 351 INTERIOR DESIGN IV (RESIDENTIAL DESIGN) (3)
 ART 355 HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN (ODD YEARS ONLY) (3)
 ART 357 ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS (EVEN YEARS ONLY) (3)
 ART 450 INTERIOR DESIGN V (COMMERCIAL DESIGN) (3)
 ART 451 INTERIOR DESIGN VI (ADV. RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL DESIGN) (3)
 ART 452 INTERNSHIP (3)
 ART 459 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (EVEN YEARS ONLY) (3)
 ART Electives (12)
 Open Elective (3)
 
 

* Odd Years Only
** Even Years Only
***Internship requires a minimum of 225 work hours during enrolled semester and approved agreement.

Studio Art Emphasis (Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, and Crafts)

    In addition to the University core and Art core requirements, the student must successfully complete the following:
 Studio Art Emphasis courses (30 hours), broken down as follows:
  Studio Art Emphasis Electives (12)
  Studio Art Emphasis courses (300 or 400 level) (18)
  General Art Electives (12)
  Open Elective (3)

  In the Studio Art emphasis, course selection is left open to allow the student to develop, in consultation with his or her advisor, a curriculum suited to individual needs and goals.  For the 30 hours of Studio Art emphasis courses, students may choose to take courses in any of the following areas:  Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, and Crafts.  The 12 hours of Studio Art emphasis electives and the 18 hours of Studio Art emphasis courses should be chosen from among these areas.  The requirement of 18 hours of Studio Art emphasis courses at advanced levels is to ensure that students gain experience and expertise in one or more of the emphasis areas.  Advanced courses must be at least at the 300 or 400 level, and must be the second course or higher in a particular studio area.
 
 

TOTAL FOR DEGREE: 129 HOURS
 

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN ART EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  Art Education majors earn 66 hours of art, and must complete required professional education courses.  Students who complete these requirements receive the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art Education.  Exhibition of work in the annual undergraduate shows is required.

  In addition to the University core and Art core requirements, the student must successfully complete the following:
 ART 205 FIGURE DRAWING I (3)
 ART 340 ART EDUCATION (3) (prerequisite: admission to teacher education)
 ART 270 WATERCOLOR PAINTING I (3)
 ART ELECTIVES (12)

Other required courses include:
  PSY 206 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (3) (also satisfies Human Behavior core requirement)
  ED 351 EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT (3)
 PSY 360 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING (3)
 ED 300 EDUCATION AS A PROFESSION (3)
 ED 302 ART AND SCIENCE OF TEACHING (3)
 Open Elective (3)

Professional Semester (15)
 ED 401 STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
 ED 407 OBSERVATION AND DIRECTED TEACHING--GRADES K-12

For details regarding teacher certification, see "Division of Education and Human Sciences" in this catalog.
 
 

Note:  In general, the last course available in a general studio area (such as painting or printmaking) can be repeated for a maximum of 12 total credits (see the course description section of this catalog).

*A course chosen in this area may also fulfill the Intercultural Studies requirement of the core. The 9 hours in Literature and Fine Arts must include at least 3 hours from Literature and at least 3 hours from Fine Arts.

MUSIC
  Degree programs for a major in music are Bachelor of Arts with a major in music, with emphasis in General Music or in Commercial Music, and Bachelor of Music in Music Education or Music Therapy.  Requirements are specified below.
 The objectives of the Music Unit are:
 A. to provide a strong academic program in music that will prepare students for music-related careers.
 B. to provide training and listening experiences in music performances.
 C. to provide music opportunities and experiences for all university students through the inclusion of music as an option in the Fine Arts portion of the core curriculum.
 D. to share with the members of the university and larger community programs in music that are generated by students, faculty, alumnae and other music unit sponsored artists.

  ADMISSION TO MAJOR
  Prospective Music majors must fulfill the general admissions requirements of the University and an audition in a major applied area. Information concerning auditions may be obtained from the Head of the Division of Fine and Performing Arts.

  MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
  Scholarships are available for music majors by audition corresponding with visitor's weekend. Other audition times may be arranged. For other financial aid information, contact the Office of Financial Aid.

  SERVICE AWARDS
  Service awards are available for majors and non-majors in all vocal or instrumental ensembles such as the Jazz Ensemble, Chorale, or Madrigal Singers.

  TRANSFER CREDIT
  Proficiency exams are required of all transfer students who take courses in Music Theory or Music History at other institutions of higher learning. All students must demonstrate competency in each level before continuing to the next higher level.

  GENERAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

   Performance Study
  Applied study is offered in class and private instruction. Generally, beginning instruction is carried out in class lessons. Private lessons are for one hour per week. Students enrolled in major applied are required to perform in a jury exam at the end of each semester. A piano proficiency exam is required of all Music Education and Music Therapy majors. All Music Therapy majors must also demonstrate proficiency in guitar. All Music majors are required to perform in a Performance Class once each semester after the first semester.

   Ensemble Requirements
 All full-time Music majors except those in Music Education and Music Therapy must enroll in an ensemble each semester and earn a minimum of eight (8) hours of ensemble credit. Music Education majors, who student teach their last semester, must enroll during those semesters when they are not student teaching (a minimum of seven (7) hours total is required). Music Therapy majors must have a minimum of four hours of ensemble credit during their period of study before they can enroll in MUS 460 – Music Therapy Internship.
 

BACHELOR OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS
 The intent of the BA Degree with an Emphasis in General Music is to give students a background in traditional music studies within the context of a liberal arts degree.

 General Music Emphasis
  (Number in parentheses indicates semester hour requirement)

 In addition to the general core requirements, the student must complete successfully the following:
 MUS 101-102 THEORY I-II (6)
 MUS 103-104 THEORY LAB I-II (2)
 MUS 105 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC LITERATURE (3)
 MUS 121-122 MAJOR PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN (4)
 MUS 127 SECONDARY PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN, INSTRUMENTS (4)
 MUS 201-202 THEORY III-IV (6)
 MUS 203-204 THEORY LAB III-IV (2)
 MUS 221-222 MAJOR PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN (4)
 MUS 301-302 HISTORY OF MUSIC (6)
 MUS 305 FORM AND ANALYSIS (2)
 MUS 321-322 MAJOR PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN (4)
 MUS 421-422 MAJOR PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN (4)
 Music Ensemble (8)
 Electives (12)

  Note:  In the secondary applied requirements a piano major may substitute 4 hours of voice, organ or instrument for 4 hours of piano.
 
 

TOTAL FOR DEGREE: 128 HRS

**Must be from different areas
 

Commercial Music Emphasis
  The intent of the BA degree with emphasis in Commercial Music is to give students a background in the area of commercial music, built upon a foundation of traditional music studies within the context of a liberal arts degree.
  In addition to the general core requirements, the student must complete successfully the following (number in parentheses indicates semester hour requirement):
 MUS 101-102 THEORY I-II (6)
 MUS 103-104 THEORY LAB I-II (2)
 MUS 105 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC LITERATURE (3)
 MUS 121-122 MAJOR PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN, INSTRUMENTS (4)
 MUS 127 SECONDARY PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN, INSTRUMENTS (4)
 MUS 201-202 THEORY III-IV (6)
 MUS 203-204 THEORY LAB III-IV (2)
 MUS 221-222 MAJOR PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN, INSTRUMENTS (4)
 MUS 241 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY (1)
 MUS 301-302 HISTORY OF MUSIC (6)
 MUS 309-310 IMPROVISATION TECHNIQUES I-II (2)
 MUS 311-312 COMMERCIAL MUSIC THEORY I-II (6)
 MUS 321-322 MAJOR PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN, INSTRUMENTS (4)
 MUS 331 MUSIC BUSINESS (3)
 MUS 410 INTERNSHIP (3)
 MUS 420 COMMERCIAL MUSIC HISTORY (3)
 MUS 421-422 MAJOR PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN, INSTRUMENTS (4)
 Music Ensemble (8)
 Electives (3)

  Note: In the secondary applied requirements a piano major may substitute 4 hours of voice, organ or instrument for 4 hours of piano.
 
 

TOTAL FOR DEGREE: 135 HRS

* One of each
 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN MUSIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

   In addition to the general core and degree requirements, the student must complete successfully the following (number in parentheses indicates semester hour requirement):
 MUS 101-102 THEORY I-II (6)
 MUS 103-104 THEORY LAB I-II (2)
 MUS 105 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC LITERATURE (3)
 MUS 121-122 MAJOR PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN (4)
 MUS 127 SECONDARY PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN, INSTRUMENTS (8)
 MUS 201-202 THEORY III-IV (6)
 MUS 203-204 THEORY LAB III-IV (2)
 MUS 220 CLASS INSTRUMENTS (2)
 MUS 221-222 MAJOR PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN (4)
 MUS 241 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY (1)
 MUS 305 FORM AND ANALYSIS (2)
 MUS 301-302 HISTORY OF MUSIC (6)
 MUS 315 CONDUCTING (3)
 MUS 320 MUSIC EDUCATION MATERIALS AND METHODS (4)
 MUS 321-322 MAJOR PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN (4)
 MUS 421-422 MAJOR PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN (4)
 MUSIC ENSEMBLE (7)
 ELECTIVE (1)

  Other required courses include:
 BSB 101-102 GENERAL BIOLOGY(8)
 COM 101 ORAL COMMUNICATION(3)
 PSY 206 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (3)
 PSY 360 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING (3)
 ED  300 EDUCATION AS A PROFESSION (3)
 ED  302 ART AND SCIENCE OF TEACHING (3)
 ED 306 INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS (3)

 ED  401 STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR: CLASSROOM (3)
 ED  407 OBSERVATION AND DIRECTED TEACHING--GRADES K-12 (12)

  In the secondary applied requirements a piano major may substitute 8 hours of voice, organ or instrument for 8 hours of piano.
  For details regarding teacher certification, see "Division of Education and Human Sciences" in this catalog.
 
 

TOTAL HOURS FOR DEGREE: 143

**Recommended for summer
 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN MUSIC THERAPY REQUIREMENTS

 A total of 136 semester hours is required for the Bachelor of Music degree in Music Therapy. Due to the nature of the program, with its required internship, it is strongly recommended that a student fulfill as many of the core requirements as possible by taking classes in the summer or seeking credit through the CLEP or similar programs. In addition to the general core and degree requirements, the student must SUCCESSFULLY (grade of “C” of higher) complete the following:
 MUS 101-102 THEORY I-II (6)
 MUS 103-104 THEORY LAB I-II (2)
 #MUS 105 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC LITERATURE (3)
 MUS 121-122 MAJOR PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN (4)
 MUS 123 CLASS PIANO (2)
 MUS 126 CLASS GUITAR (2)
 MUS 127 SECONDARY PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN, INSTRUMENTS (4)
 MUS 151 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THERAPY I: FOUNDATIONS (1)
 MUS 152 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THERAPY II: POPULATIONS (1)
 MUS 201-202 THEORY III-IV (6)
 MUS 203-204 THEORY LAB III-IV (2)
 MUS 221-222 MAJOR PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN (4)
 MUS 251 CLINICAL SKILLS I (1)
 MUS 252 CLINICAL SKILLS II (1)
 MUS 253 MUSIC THERAPY OBSERVATION (1)*
 MUS 255 PSYCHOLOGY OF MUSIC (2)
 MUS 256 MUSIC THERAPY RESEARCH METHODS (2)
 MUS 301-302 HISTORY OF MUSIC (6)
 MUS 303 MUSIC THERAPY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS (1)
 MUS 305 FORM AND ANALYSIS (2)
 MUS 315 CONDUCTING (3)
 MUS 321-322 MAJOR PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN (4)
 MUS 351 MUSIC THERAPY WITH CHILDREN (2)
 MUS 352 MUSIC THERAPY WITH ADULTS (2)
 MUS 353 CLINICAL PRACTICUM I (1)
 MUS 354 CLINICAL PRACTICUM II (1)
 MUS 451 MUSIC THERAPY PRINCIPLES (2)
 MUS 452 MUSIC THERAPY PRACTICES (2)
 MUS 453 CLINICAL PRACTICUM III (1)
 MUS 454 CLINICAL PRACTICUM IV (1)
 MUS 455 ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICUM (1) **
 MUS 460 INTERNSHIP (1)
 MUSIC ENSEMBLE (4)

Other required courses include:
 #COM 101 ORAL COMMUNICATION (3)
 #PSY 101 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
 PSY 206 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (3)
 PSY 304 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
 #PHL 307 MEDICAL ETHICS (3)
 #BSB 101/102 BIOLOGY I/II WITH LAB (8)
 Open Elective (4)

*Optional and repeatable for a maximum of four (4) credits
**Optional and repeatable for a maximum of six (6) credits
#Counts as University Core class

  Music therapy majors are required to take 12 credits of major lessons, 4 credits of secondary lessons (including voice for non-voice majors), 2 credits of class guitar, and 2 credits of class piano. Music therapy majors who can perform at a level above that of either class guitar and/or class piano may request a waiver of that class(es). In these cases music therapy majors must still use the credits required for class piano and/or class guitar for secondary lesson credits.
  Students must achieve a grade of “C” or higher in all Music and Music Therapy classes in order to be eligible for internship and sit for the board certification exams. Students who fail to achieve a “C” in a class either must register for an independent study in that course during the following semester, or retake it in the semester it is next offered. In addition, students will be unable to take the next sequential music therapy course. Students will be given only one opportunity to retake any Music Therapy course. If the student is unable to achieve a “C” grade or higher at that point, the student will be dismissed from the Music Therapy Program.

FRESHMAN	Hrs.	SOPHOMORE	Hrs.
EN 101	3	Literature Survey	3
History of Civilization I & II	6	MA 113 or higher	3
MUS 101, 102, 103, 104	8	MUS 201, 202, 203, 204	8
MUS 105	3	MUS 221, 222	4
MUS 121, 122	4	MUS 127, 127	4
MUS 251, 252	2	MUS 225, 256	4
MUS Ensemble	2	MUS Ensemble	2
Health & Kinesiology	2	COM 101	3
PSY 101 General Psychology	3	PSY 206	3
UN 101 Freshman Seminar	1	TOTAL	34
TOTAL	36
JUNIOR	Hrs.	SENIOR	Hrs.
BSB 101-102 w/labs**	8	Social Institutions	3
EN 300 Advanced Composition	3	Literature Survey or Non-music Fine Arts Core	3
MUS 123 Class Piano	2	PHL 307 Medical Ehtics	3
MUS 126 Class Guitar	2	Intercultural Studies	3
MUS 301, 302	6	Quantifying Skills	3
MUS 305 Form and Analysis	2	PSY 304 Abnormal Psychology	3
MUS 321, 322	4	MUS 315 Conducting	3
MUS 351, 352, 353, 354	6	MUS 451, 452, 453, 454	6
MUS 303 Music Therapy Prof. Skills	1	MUS 460 **Internship	1
TOTAL	34	Open Electives ***	4
		TOTAL	32

TOTAL HOURS FOR DEGREE: 136

*Required and recommended for summer
**Music Therapy Internship follows successful completion of all coursework
***Electives can be taken in any area, including music therapy

MUSIC MINOR
  Requirements for a minor in music include the following 18 semester hours: 3 hours of theory, 3 hours of history/literature, 4 hours of ensembles, 4 hours of applied or class applied music, and 4 hours of music electives.

THEATRE
  BACHELOR OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS
  FINE ARTS MAJOR WITH THEATRE EMPHASIS

  In addition to University core and appropriate degree requirements, major requirements for students obtaining the BA degree with a major in Fine Arts with a theatre emphasis include the following 46 hours:
 TH 175 THEATRE APPRECIATION (3)
 TH 176 PLAYSCRIPT ANALYSIS (3)
 TH 205 FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERPRETATION (3)
 TH 217 STAGE CRAFTS (3)
 TH 219 BEGINNING ACTING (3)
 TH 301 THEATRE AS A PROFESSION (1)
 TH 318 STAGE LIGHTING (3)
 TH 320 DIRECTING (3)
 TH 321 THEATRE MANAGEMENT (3)
 TH 360 INTERNSHIP (3)
 TH 400 SEMINAR:SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN THEATRE PRACTICE
 TH 457 HISTORY OF THE THEATRE I (3)
 TH 458 HISTORY OF THEATRE II (3)
 TH 464 COSTUME FOR THE STAGE (3)
 TH 476 DRAMATIC THEORY AND CRITICISM (3)

 Theatre Electives (3)

 Other required courses include:
 ART 102 ART APPRECIATION (3)

 Select one: (3)
  ART 211 ART HISTORY SURVEY I
  ART 212 ART HISTORY SURVEY II
  ART 311 TWENTIETH-CENTURY ART UP TO WORLD WAR II
  ART 312 TWENTIETH-CENTURY ART FROM WORLD WAR II TO THE PRESENT
 Select one: (1)
  HK  146 BEGINNING GYMNASTICS
  HKC 144 CONDITIONING

 EN  303 or 304 SHAKESPEARE
 COM 101 ORAL COMMUNICATION

 Select one:
  MUS 100 MUSIC APPRECIATION
  MUS 302 HISTORY OF MUSIC

Recommended non-theatre electives include: ART 103 DESIGN I, ART 105 DRAWING I, ART 195 COMPUTERS IN ART, MUS 105 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC LITERATURE, MUS 110/112/114/115, UNIVERSITY CHORUS/NEW HORIZONS/CHORALE/MADRIGAL SINGERS, MUS 128 CLASS VOICE I, EN 453 HISTORY OF ENGLISH DRAMA, EN 472 RESTORATION DRAMA, EN 495 TWENTIETH CENTURY DRAMA (9).
 
 

*Recommended courses: ART 103 Design I, ART 105 DRAWING I, ART 195 COMPUTERS IN ART, MUS 105 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC LITERATURE, MUS 110/112/114/115 UNIVERSITY CHORUS/NEW HORIZONS/CHORALE/MADRIGAL SINGERS, MUS 301-302 HISTORY OF MUSIC, MUS 128 CLASS VOICE, EN 453 ENGLISH DRAMA, EN 472 RESTORATION DRAMA, AND EN 495 20TH CENTURY DRAMA
**See BA CORE REQUIREMENTS
***PHL 202 Aesthetics Recommended
****Taking both courses is recommended
*****A student must enroll in TH 400 during each semester that he/she is a declared Theatre major. Theatre minors are required to take 3 hours of TH 400 as part of their program.

 THEATRE MINOR
 Requirements for a minor in Theatre must be planned with theatre advisor and include 21 semester hours of Theatre courses, which must include the following:
     TH 175 THEATRE APPRECIATION (3)
     TH 400 SEMINAR: SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN THEATRE PRACTICE (3)
     TH 457 HISTORY OF THEATRE I (3)
     TH 458 HISTORY OF THEATRE II (3)