James Madison University James Madison University 14 courses 18 total credits
The minor requires the successful completion of six hours drawn from three areas – fundamentals, literature and history, and electives – for a total of 18 credit hours. Students must earn 50 percent of the required curriculum at JMU.
| Total Credits | 18 credits |
Fundamentals: 3-6 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 131 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUS 140 | Introduction to Music Theory and Aural Skills | 4 |
Literature and History: 6-9 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 200 | Music and Culture | 3 |
| MUS 203 | Music in America | 3 |
| MUS 206 | Introduction to Global Music | 3 |
| MUS 356 | History of Jazz in America | 3 |
| MUS 357 | Music Theatre History and Analysis | 3 |
Electives – Any music course may count in this category: 6 Credit Hours
All music ensembles.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUI 221 | Survey of Music Industry | 3 |
| MUI 315 | Songwriting | 3 |
| MUI 422 | Concert Production and Promotion | 3 |
| MUED 380 | Music in the Elem School | 2 |
| MUS 204 | History of Rock | 3 |
| MUS 240 or MUS 440 | Jazz Improvisation Laboratory I or Jazz Improvisation Laboratory II | 2 |
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