USF School of Music
BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) degree with a concentration in JAZZ STUDIES (MJP)
GENERAL EDUCATION
(Foundations of Knowledge & Learning – FKL)
42 Credit Hours
(35%)
English Composition
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ENC 1101 (3)
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ENC 1102 (3)
Computation
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Mathematics (3)
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Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning (3)
Natural Science
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Life Science (3)
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Physical Science (3)
Social & Behavioral Science
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Two Courses (6)
Human & Cultural Diversity in a Global Context
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One Course (3)
Fine Arts (recommend music history to double with music req.)
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MUH 2020, MUH 2051, or MUH 3016 (3)
Humanities
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Two Courses (6)
Capstone Learning Experience (Exit)
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Capstone (3)
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Writing Intensive (3)
MUSICIANSHIP: Skills & Analysis
(academic support courses)
39 Credit Hours
(32.5%)
MUSIC THEORY
MUT 1111 Music Theory 1 (3)
MUT 1241 Aural Theory 1 (1)
MUT 1112 Music Theory 2 (3)
MUT 1242 Aural Theory 2 (1)
MUT 2116 Music Theory 3 (3)
MUT 2246 Aural Theory 3 (1)
MUT 2117 Music Theory 4 (3)
MUT 2247 Aural Theory 4 (1)
JAZZ THEORY & COMPOSITION
MUT 2641 Jazz Theory & Improvisation 1 (2)
MUT 2642 Jazz Theory & Improvisation 2 (2)
MUT 3663 Advanced Jazz Theory & Improvisation 1 (2)
MUT 3664 Advanced Jazz Theory & Improvisation 2 (2)
MUT 3353 Jazz Composition & Arranging 1 (3)
MUT 3354 Jazz Composition & Arranging 2 (3)
MUSIC HISTORY
MUH 3300 Medieval-Renaissance (2)
MUH 3301 Baroque-Classic (3)
MUH 3302 Romantic-Contemporary (3)
MUH 4801 History of Jazz (sub: MUH 3016 in Gen Ed – Fine Arts)
PRACTICAL CAREER GUIDANCE
MUS 4935 Senior Seminar (1)
Prepared 10-06-15 WPH
PERFORMANCE & MUSIC ELECTIVES
(applied music courses)
39 Credit Hours
(32.5%)
MAJOR STUDIO
MVX 141X Freshman Studio Major (3+3)
MVX 242X Sophomore Studio Major (3+3)
MVX 343X Junior Studio Major (3+3)
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Junior Recital – non-course (0)
MVX 444X Senior Studio Major (3+3)
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Senior Recital – non-course (0)
MAJOR ENSEMBLE
MUN 3XXX (8)
BASIC CONDUCTING
MUG 3104 (2)
MUSIC ELECTIVES (total of 5 credits), including
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Chamber Ensembles
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MVJ 2110 Jazz Keyboard Skills* (2)
*Piano Proficiency is satisfied by placement test or by courses
RECITAL ATTENDANCE
MUS 2010 – 80 performances over span of degree program (0)
NOTE: There are no credits assigned for non-music electives.
TOTAL
120
Credits
(100%)