Bachelor of Arts in Bluegrass, Old Time and Country Music Studies
2010-2011 ETSU Undergraduate Catalog Requirements
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Appalachian Studies
Bluegrass, Old Time and Country Music Studies
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
BLUEGRASS, OLD TIME AND COUNTRY MUSIC STUDIES
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (41-42 Credits)
COMMUNICATION
HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS
9 credits, consisting of 6 credits of written composition and 3 credits of
oral communication.
9 credits, consisting of 3 credits of literature, 3 credits of fine arts, and
3 credits of humanities.
Written Composition. Complete both of the following:
Literature. Complete one of the following:
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ENGL 1010 - Critical Reading and Expository Writing (3)
ENGL 2030 – Literary Heritage (3)
ENGL 1020 - Critical Thinking and Argumentation (3)
ENGL 2110 – American Literature I (3)
Note: Students eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010 must do so during their first
term at ETSU. Students who take Developmental Studies Writing (DSPW)
courses should enroll in ENG 1010 the next term after completing DSPW
0800.
Sem
Gr
Sem
Gr
Sem
Gr
ENGL 2120 – American Literature II (3)
ENGL 2210 – British Literature I (W) (3)
ENGL 2220 – British Literature II (W) (3)
ENGL 2330 – World Literature (3)
Oral Communication. Complete the following:
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SPCH 2300 – Public Speaking (3)
ENGL 2430 – European Literature (W) (3)
Fine Arts. Complete one of the following:
Note: When one of the oral communication courses listed above is
completed to meet the general education core requirement, that course will
not count towards ETSU’s oral communication-intensive requirement. Any
additional course from this list that is completed will count toward the oral
communication-intensive requirement.
ARTA/ARTH 2010 – Art History Survey I (3)
ARTA/ARTH 2020 – Art History Survey II (3)
HUMT 2310 – Intro to the Humanities I (3)
HUMT 2320 – Intro to the Humanities II (3)
MUSC 1030 – Introduction to Music (3)
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
MUSC 1035 – History of Jazz (3)
DANC 3500 – Dance as Human Experience (3)
6 credits, consisting of two of the following:
Complete two of the following:
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ANTH 1240 – Intro to Cultural Anthropology (3)
ECON 1050 – Economics and Society (3) OR
ECON 2210 – Principles of Economics I (3)
GEOG 1012 – Introduction to Cultural Geography (3)
HDAL 2310 – Developmental Lifespan Psychology (3)
PSCI 1110 – Political Life (W) (OC) (3)
PSCI 1120 – Introduction to American Government (3)
PSYC 1310 – Introduction to Psychology (3)
SOCI 1020 – Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOCI 2020 – Social Problems (W) (3)
SRVL 1020 – Introduction to Service Learning (W) (OC) (3)
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THEA 1030 – Introduction to the Theatre (3)
Humanities Electives. Complete one of the following:
ENGL 3150 – Literature, Ethics, and Values (W) (3)
ENGL 3280 – Mythology (W) (3)
ENTC 3020 – Technology and Society (3)
HIST 1110 – World History & Civilization to 1500 (3)
HIST 1120 – World History & Civilization Since 1500 (3)
PHIL 1030 – Intro to Philosophy (3)
PHIL 2020 – Intro to Ethics (W) (3)
PHIL 2040 – Philosophy as Conversation (OC) (3)
RELI 2210 – Introduction to the Study of Religion (3)
PHIL 2640 – Science and the Modern World (3)
WMST 2010 – Introduction to Women’s Studies (W) (3)
Note: Students may count either ECON 1050 or ECON 2210 toward the
Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement, but not both.
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2010-2011 ETSU Undergraduate Catalog Requirements
HISTORY
NATURAL SCIENCES
6 credits, consisting of both of the following:
Complete both of the following:
8 credits, consisting of two of the following (required labs are shown
with the lecture numbers):
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Gr
Complete two of the following:
HIST 2010 – The United States to 1877 (3)
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ASTR 1010 – Astronomy I (4)
HIST 2020 – The United States Since 1877 (3)
ASTR 1020 – Astronomy II (4)
Note: HIST 2030 – History of Tennessee (3 credits may be substituted for 3
credits of United States History.
BIOL 1110/11 – Biology for Science Majors I (4)
HIST 2030 – History of Tennessee (3)
BIOL 1130/31 – Biology for Science Majors III (UIT) (4)
CHEM 1110/11 – General Chemistry I (4)
MATHEMATICS
CHEM 1120/21 – General Chemistry II (4)
3-4 credits, consisting of one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
BIOL 1120/21 – Biology for Science Majors II (4)
GEOG 1110 – Earth Science: Weather and Climate (4)
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GEOG 1120 – Earth Science: Landforms and Processes (4)
MATH 1530 – Probability and Statistics – Non-Calculus (3)
GEOL 1040 – Physical Geology (4)
MATH 1910 – Calculus I (4)
GEOL 1050 – Historical Geology (4)
HSCI 2010/11 – Anatomy & Physiology I (4)
Note: Students eligible to enroll in one of these math courses must do so
during their first calendar year of enrollment or prior to accumulating 33
credits at ETSU. Students who take Developmental Studies Math (DSPM)
courses should complete the general education math requirement after
completing DSPM courses and must do so in the next calendar year or prior
to accumulating 33 more credits at ETSU
HSCI 2020/21 – Anatomy & Physiology II (4)
PHYS 2010/11 – General Physics I – Non-Calculus (W) (4)
PHYS 2020/21 – General Physics II – Non-Calculus (W) (4)
PHYS 2110 – Technical Physics I – Calculus Based (5)
PHYS 2120 – Technical Physics II – Calculus Based (5)
Note: Open to nonscience majors only:
BIOL 1010-1011 – Biology for Non-majors I (4)
BIOL 1020-1021 – Biology for Non-majors II (4)
Note: Details of all General Education requirements are specified in the
ETSU Undergraduate Catalog.
BIOL 1310/11 – Concepts in Biology (4)
CHEM 1000 – Chemistry and Well Being (4)
CHEM 1030 – Introduction to Chemistry Survey (4)
PHYS 1030 – Introduction to Physics Survey (4)
PROFICIENCY-INTENSIVE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
WRITING
USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Students must complete a minimum of four writing-intensive courses.
At least two of these courses must be in the major field of study. At
least two of the four courses must be at the 3000-4000 level.
Write completed courses in the spaces below:
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Students must pass the information technology proficiency exam or
successfully complete CSCI 1100, “Using Information Technology,”
during their first calendar year or prior to accumulating 33 semester
credits at ETSU. In addition, students must complete at least one using
information technology-intensive course in the major field of study.
Write completed courses in the spaces below:
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CSCI 1100 – Using Information Technology (UIT) (3)
ORAL COMMUNICATION
Students must complete a minimum of two oral communicationintensive courses. At least one of these courses must be in the major
field of study.
Write completed courses in the spaces below:
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Note: Transfer students may be subject to reduced number of intensives.
See ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements for details.
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2010-2011 ETSU Undergraduate Catalog Requirements
BACHELOR OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS (34-40 Credits)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
NON-U.S. HISTORY
Completion of a foreign language course numbered 2020 or above with
a grade of C- or better.
3 credits.
Write completed course in the space below:
Write completed course in the space below:
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A MINOR IS REQUIRED
Note: International students whose native language is not English, and
whose admission to ETSU requires them to take a standardized test of
English as a foreign language (e.g., TOEFEL), may substitute scores that
meet the admission requirements for the foreign language requirement.
18-24 credits. Minor: ___________________________________________
Write completed courses in the spaces below:
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Note: Consult the Foreign Language Department’s policy listed at
http://www.etsu.edu/cas/language/students/placement.aspx. and in the
listing for Foreign Languages in the ETSU Undergraduate Catalog.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL ELECTIVES
3-10 credits.
Write completed courses in the spaces below:
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BLUEGRASS, OLD TIME AND COUNTRY MUSIC STUDIES CORE REQUIREMENTS (36 Credits)
BLUEGRASS, OLD TIME AND COUNTRY MUSIC
STUDIES CORE
BLUEGRASS, OLD TIME AND COUNTRY MUSIC
STUDIES CORE ELECTIVES
18 credits, consisting of 5 credits of Bluegrass and Country Music
Theory, 3 credits of Seminar, 9 credits of Bluegrass History, and 1
credit of Introduction to Recording Technology.
Bluegrass and Country Music Theory. Complete all of
the following:
BLUE 1710 – Introduction to Bluegrass and Country Music
Theory (1)
18 credits, consisting of 4 credits of Recording Technology, 3 credits of
BLUE Electives, 4 credits of Capstone, and 7 credits of Band Classes.
Recording Technology. Complete two of the following:
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BLUE 2810 – Sound Reinforcement (2)
BLUE 3810 – Recording Engineering for Musicians (UIT) (2)
BLUE 2710 – Bluegrass and Country Music Theory I (2)
BLUE 3820 – Record Production for Musicians (UIT) (2)
BLUE 3710 – Chart Writing and Application (2)
BLUE Electives. Complete one of the following:
BLUE 2150 – American Folk Music (3)
Note: Students must complete prerequisites, BLUE 2220 – Bluegrass
Harmony Singing or BLUE 2720 – Bluegrass and Country Music Theory II,
prior to enrolling in BLUE 3710 – Chart Writing and Application
Seminar. Complete all of the following:
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BLUE 4147 – Bluegrass and America's Music (3)
BLUE 4230 – Songwriting (3)
BLUE 3240 – Seminar II (1)
Capstone. Complete one of the following (final
semester):
BLUE 4240 – Seminar III (1)
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BLUE 4257 – Band Leadership Skills (4)
BLUE 4810 – Capstone Recording and Performance
Project(4)
Band Classes. Students must complete 7 credit hours,
with at least 3 credit hours at the 4000 level, from the
following:
BLUE 3130 – Bluegrass History I (W) (3)
BLUE 3140 – Bluegrass History II (W) (3)
BLUE 4130 – Survey of Contemporary Bluegrass (OC) (3)
Introduction to Recording Technology. Complete the
following:
BLUE 1810 – Introduction to Sound Equipment and the
Recording Studio (1)
BLUE 3120 – Country Music Then and Now (3)
BLUE 4150 – Roots of Bluegrass & Country Music (3)
BLUE 2240 – Seminar I (1)
Bluegrass History. Complete all of the following:
BLUE 2380 – Instrument Setup and Maintenance (3)
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Gr
Note: Students must complete prerequisite, BLUE 1810 – Introduction to
Sound Equipment and the Recording Studio, with a final grade of B- or
higher, prior to enrolling in any other BLUE Recording Technology courses.
Bluegrass Band I, II or III
Old Time String Band I, II, or III
Country Band I, II, or III
Celtic Band I, II, or III
Write completed courses, course levels (2000, 3000, or
4000), and credit hours in the spaces below:
Note: Any student enrolled in band class must meet program progression
standards in order to advance to the next higher level.
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2010-2011 ETSU Undergraduate Catalog Requirements
SELECT ONE OF THE TWO PERFORMANCE TRACKS (9 Credits)
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE TRACK
VOCAL PERFORMANCE TRACK
9 credits, consisting of 2 credits of Bluegrass and Country Music
Theory, and 7 credits of Individual Instrumental Instruction.
Bluegrass and Country Music Theory. Complete the
following:
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9 credits, consisting of 2 credits of Bluegrass Harmony Singing, 7
credits of Individual Instruction Voice, and Guitar Proficiency for
Vocalists.
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BLUE 2720 – Bluegrass and Country Music Theory II (2)
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BLUE 2220 – Bluegrass Harmony Singing (2)
Individual Instrumental Instruction. Students must
complete 7 credit hours, with at least 3 credit hours at the
4000 level, from the following:
Guitar, Acoustic I, II, or III
Guitar, Country Electric I, II, or III
Mandolin I, II, or III
Banjo, Bluegrass I, II, or III
Bass I, II, or III
Fiddle, Bluegrass I, II, or III
Fiddle, Old Time I, II, or III
Dobro I, II, or III
Banjo, Old Time I, II, or III
Bluegrass Harmony Singing. Complete the following:
Individual Instruction Voice. Students must complete 7
credit hours, with at least 3 credit hours at the 4000 level,
from the following:
Individual Instruction Voice I, II, or III
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Gr
Write completed courses, course levels (2000, 3000, or
4000), and credit hours in the spaces below:
Write completed courses, course levels (2000, 3000, or
4000), and credit hours in the spaces below:
Note: Any student enrolled in individual instruction must meet program
progression standards in order to advance to the next higher level.
Note: Students pursuing the vocal track must pass a guitar proficiency test or
take two credit hours of class guitar or individual instruction on guitar
Guitar Proficiency for Vocalists. Complete the following:
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Guitar Proficiency Test (pass/fail)
BLUE 2310 – Guitar I (1)
BLUE 3320 – Guitar II (1)
Guitar, Acoustic I, II, or III (1)
Note: Any student enrolled in individual instruction must meet program
progression standards in order to advance to the next higher level.
Guitar, Acoustic I, II, or III (1)
Note: Details of all Bachelor of Arts in Bluegrass, Old Time and Country
Music requirements are specified in the ETSU Undergraduate Catalog.
COURSE SUBSTITUTIONS
Required Course:
Suggested Substitution:
Required Course:
Suggested Substitution:
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