Music

Associate in Science (A.S.)

Sample Schedule

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

First Semester (17 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 101 Composition I (3)
  • MUS 106 Music Theory I (3)*
  • MUS 106L Music Theory I Lab (1)
  • MUS 111 Master Composers I (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (4) (PHY 105 Physics of Sound recommended)
  • Applied Music Elective (1)
  • Ensemble Elective (1)
  • Health/Physical Education (HPE) Elective (1)

Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 103 Composition II (3)
  • MUS 107 Music Theory II (3)
  • MUS 107 Music Theory II Lab (1)
  • MUS 117 Master Composers II (3)
  • MUS 157 Musical Notation Using Sibelius (3)
  • Applied Music Elective (1)
  • Ensemble Elective (1)
  • Health/Physical Education (HPE) Elective (1)

Third Semester (15 Credit Hours)

  • MUS 206 Music Theory III (3)
  • MUS 206L Music Theory III Lab (1)
  • MUS 215 Music History I (3)
  • Applied Music Elective (1)
  • Ensemble Elective (1)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course from one of the following categories:
    • U.S. History and Civic Engagement (3)
    • World History and Global Awareness (3)

Fourth Semester (15 Credit Hours)

  • MUS 207 Music Theory IV (3)
  • MUS 207L Music Theory IV Lab (1)
  • MUS 216 Music History II (3)
  • Applied Music Elective (1)
  • Ensemble Elective (1)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Social Sciences that also satisfies the outcomes for Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (3)

Note:

* All incoming students must take the Music Theory Placement Test. View placement test details.

Schedule Updated: March 13, 2024