University of Illinois Chicago College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts 48 courses
To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree from UIC, students need to complete university, college, and school degree requirements. The School of Theatre & Music degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts (p. 137) section of the Undergraduate Catalog for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
General Education Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 160 | Academic Writing I: Writing in Academic and Public Contexts | 3 |
| ENGL 161 | Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research | 3 |
| Total General Education Requirements | 24 credits | |
Program Requirements
Select one music elective from the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 113 | Art Song | 3 |
| MUS 114 | Jazz History | 3 |
| MUS 115 | Opera | 3 |
| MUS 117 | Music for Symphony Orchestra | 3 |
| MUS 118 | American Popular Music since 1850 | 3 |
| MUS 119 | Music for the Piano | 3 |
| MUS 127 | Latin American Music | 3 |
| MUS 240 | Music, Gender and Culture | 3 |
Select one music elective from the following:
BA students must complete four terms of private study (30 minutes per week). Select 4 hours from the following: g
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 181 | Private Instrumental Lessons-30 Minutes | 1 |
| MUS 183 | Private Vocal Lessons-30 Minutes | 1 |
UIC First-Year Dialogue Seminar: Required Course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DLG 120 | UIC First-Year Dialogue Seminar | 1 |
| Total UIC First-Year Dialogue Seminar: Required Course | 15 credits | |
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