Vocal Performance
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Degree:  Bachelor of Music
Major:  Vocal Performance
2006-2007
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 (FYE) 3 x MUS 1513 Theory I 3
MUSP 1112 Applied Lessons  2 MUS 1511 Aural Theory I 1
MUS 1361 University Singers 1 MUSP 1112 Applied Lessons  2
HIST 1013 World Civilization to 1660 2 x MUS 1361 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
          HIST 2763 or 2773 or POSC 2103 US to 1876 or Since 1876 or Intro American Government 3 x
Total Hours 16 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 3113 Applied Lessons  3 MUSP 3113 Applied Lessons  3
MUS 1361 University Singers 1 MUS 1361 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 2503 Music History I 3  
          HIST 2763 or 2773 or POSC 2103 US to 1876 or Since 1876 or Intro American Government 3 x
GER 1013 Elementary German 3 GER 1023 Elementary German 3
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 18
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 3523 Song Lit. 3
MUSP 3113 Applied Lessons  3 MUSP 3113 Applied Lessons  3
MUS 3361 University Singers 1 MUS 3471 Opera Workshop 1
MUS 2621 Keyboard Skills 4 1 MUS 4513