This program is available at the following location:

• Corvallis

Option available: Music Production

This program provides a music studies preparation for students interested in music applications outside of music education, pedagogy, and performance. It is also designed for those students interested in a double major, combining music skills and knowledge with other areas, such as engineering, business, biological sciences, pre-law, or other disciplines where music studies would augment their specific professional or graduate school pathway. The program provides core courses in music theory, and music history and culture, while allowing the student flexibility in choosing electives that most benefit their specific specialization and career goals. The degree includes one option in Music Production, a 24-credit program for students interested in music applications involving music technology, production, and recording and editing. Completion of the program will be possible from courses offered at the Corvallis campus, although some online courses may be used to satisfy requirements.

Major Code: 950

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate skills in music theory, aural skills, and keyboard skills at a level of competency sufficient for success in their chosen emphasis.
• Develop pedagogical practices preparing them to demonstrate strategies for effective teaching and facilitating student learning, either as a classroom teacher, a studio instructor or a community arts leader.
• Demonstrate performance skills and an understanding of appropriate performance practices for varied styles, and an application of those competencies in live performance.
• Musically create through composition or music technology. 
• Describe the values of music and music education in society and use an understanding of society and technology to engage communities in music making and the support for the arts. 

Departmental major requirements are 48 credits, of which 24 must be upper division. The College of Liberal Arts allows only 12 credits of MUP courses to be applied toward a degree.

A grade of C– or better is required for all courses used to complete music major requirements. These courses cannot be taken with S/U grading.

Transfer students must demonstrate competency in the areas of music history, music theory, aural skills, and piano skills. Placement examinations in each of these areas must be completed by Wednesday of the first week of classes.

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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

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Writing Intensive Course (WIC)

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Eighty percent score on the final exam of MUS 121 is required to progress to MUS 122. MUS 121 is a basic musicianship course that provides a comprehensive and in-depth overview of music fundamentals. Students failing to achieve a benchmark of 80% will be allowed to take the course one additional time. Failure to achieve this benchmark on the second attempt will result in the student not being allowed to progress in the music major program (BM or BA/BS)

Major Code: 950

Degree plans are subject to change and the following is only an example of how students may complete their degree in four years. Students should consult their advisor to determine the best degree plan for them. Contact details for advisors can be found on the Academic Advising page.

BA in Music

BS in Music