BME Voice Performance
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Music Education
Major:  Voice Performance
2006-2007
This Degree Program Exceeds 8 Semesters
Students requiring developmental course work based on low entrance exam scores (ACT, SAT, ASSET, COMPASS) may not be able to complete this program of study in eight (8) semesters.  Developmental courses do not count toward total degree hours.  Students having completed college level courses prior to enrollment will be assisted by their advisor in making appropriate substitutions.   In most cases, general education courses may be interchanged between semesters.    A minimum of 45 hours of upper division credit (3000-4000 level) is required for this degree.  Mandatory state and institutional assessment exams will be required during your degree program.  Failure to participate in required assessments may delay graduation.
Year 1   Year 1
Fall Semester   Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed   Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
MUS 1100 Recital 0     MUS 1100 Recital 0  
MUS 1403 Music Connections 3 x   MUS 1513 Theory I 3  
MUSP 1112 Applied Lessons  2     MUS 1511 Aural Theory I 1  
MUS 1351 or 1361 Concert Choir or University Singers 1     MUSP 1112 Applied Lessons  2  
HIST 1013 World Civilization to 1660 3 x   MUS 1351 or 1361 Concert Choir or University Singers 1  
ENG 1003 Composition I 3 x   MUS 1611 Keyboard Skills 1 1  
ART or THEA 2503 Fine Arts Visual or Theatre 3 x   ENG 1013 Composition II 3 x
PE  1002 Concepts of Fitness 2 x   MATH 1023 College Algebra 3 x
          ART or THEA 2503 Fine Arts Visual or Theatre 3 x
Total Hours   17     Total Hours   17  
Year 2   Year 2
Fall Semester   Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed   Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
MUS 1100 Recital 0     MUS 1100 Recital 0  
MUS 1523 Theory II 3     MUS 2513 Theory III 3  
MUS 1521 Aural Theory II 1     MUS 2511 Aural Theory III 1  
MUSP 1112 Applied Lessons  2     MUSP 3112 Applied Lessons  2  
MUS 1351 or 1361 Concert Choir or University Singers 1     MUS 1351 or 1361 Concert Choir or University Singers 1  
MUS 1621 Keyboard Skills 2 1     MUS 2611 Keyboard Skills 3 1  
PHIL 1103 or 1503 or SCOM 1203  Intro to Philosophy or Logic & Practical Reasoning or Oral Communications (Critical Think req.) 3 x   MUS 2553 Music History I 3  
HIST 2763 or 2773 or  US to 1876 or since 1876  3 x   POSC 2103  Intro to Am Gov 3 x
MUS 2231 String Tech 1            
Total Hours   15     Total Hours   14  
Year 3   Year 3
Fall Semester   Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed   Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
MUS 1100 Recital 0     MUS 1100 Recital 0  
MUS 2523 Theory IV 3     MUS 4422 Comp. in Electronic Media 2  
MUS 2521 Aural Theory IV 1     MUS 3252 Choral Conducting 2  
MUSP 3112 Applied Lessons  2     MUSP 3112 Applied Lessons  2  
MUS 3351 or 3361 Concert Choir or University Singers 1     MUS 3351 or 3361 Concert Choir or University Singers 1  
MUS 2621 Keyboard Skills 4 1     MUS 4513 Music History Elective 3  
MUS 4503 Music History II 3