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Attribute Legend: DD Diversity-Domestic; DG Diversity-Global; ELR Experiential Learning; KAD Kent Core Additional; KBS Kent Core Basic Sciences; KCM Kent Core Composition; KFA Kent Core Fine Arts: KHU Kent Core Humanities; KMC Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning; KSS Kent Core Social Sciences; WIC Writing Intensive

Please read the sections in the University Catalog on Kent Core, diversity, writing-intensive and the experiential learning requirements.

DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (1 credit)
Attribute Course Title Credits Min Grade
  US 10097 Destination Kent State: First Year Experience 1 1  
MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (54 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Attribute Course Title Credits Min Grade
  MUS 11121 Theory I 4 C
  MUS 11122 Theory II 4 C
  MUS 21111 Theory III 4 C
  MUS 21112 Theory IV 4 C
KFA MUS 22111 The Understanding of Music (music major section) 3 C
KFA/DG MUS 22121 Music As a World Phenomenon (music major section) 3 C
  MUS 32211 Music History I 3 C
WIC MUS 32212 Music History II 3 C
  MUS 34111 Elementary Conducting 2 C
ELR MUS
MUS		 48598
36xxx		 Music Research (2)     or
Applied Music (Senior Recital) (2)		 2 C
  Piano Class, choose from the following: 2 C
  MUS 17111 Piano Class (1) 2    
  MUS 17112 Piano Class (1) 2    
  MUS 27111 Piano Class (2) 2    
  MUS 27112 Piano Class (2) 2    
  Applied Music, choose from the following: 3 12 C
  MUS 36111 Applied Music-Piano (2) 2    
  MUS 36311 Applied Music-Voice (2)    
  MUS 36411 Applied Music-Violin (2)    
  MUS 36412 Applied Music-Viola (2)    
  MUS 36413 Applied Music-Cello (2)    
  MUS 36414 Applied Music-Double Bass (2)    
  MUS 36511 Applied Music-Flute (2)    
  MUS 36512 Applied Music-Oboe (2)    
  MUS 36513 Applied Music-Clarinet (2)    
  MUS 36514 Applied Music-Bassoon (2)    
  MUS 36515 Applied Music-Saxophone (2)    
  MUS 36611 Applied Music-Trumpet (2)    
  MUS 36612 Applied Music-Horn (2)    
  MUS 36613 Applied Music-Trombone (2)    
  MUS 36614 Applied Music-Euphonium (2)    
  MUS 36615 Applied Music-Tuba (2)    
  MUS 36711 Applied Music-Percussion (2)    
  MUS 36912 Applied Music-Guitar (2) 4    
  Choose from the following: Major Ensemble 5 8 C
  MUS 45111 University Choir (1)    
  MUS 45121 Kent Chorus (1)    
  MUS 45141 Kent State University Chorale (1)    
  MUS 45142 Men's Chorus (1)    
  MUS 45143 Women's Chorus (1)    
  MUS 45212 Orchestra (1)    
  MUS 45221 Concert Band (1)    
  MUS 45223 Wind Ensemble (1)    
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (65 credits)
Attribute Course Title Credits Min Grade
  Kent Core Additional (must be from two categories) 6  
  Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory) 6-7  
  Kent Core Composition 6  
  Kent Core Humanities 3  
  Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning 3-5  
  Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) 6  
  General Electives (minimum 7 upper-division credit hours) 6 35  
MINIMUM TOTAL  120  
  1. US 10097 is not required of transfer students with 25 credits (excluding College Credit Plus and dual-enrollment) or students age 21+ at time of admission.
  2. Piano Class (2 credit hours): placement test required. Students who have piano as their main instrument and students placed into applied Music-Piano replace with music (MUS) electives.
  3. Applied Music: 6 semesters and 12 credit hours of Applied Music or MUS 36111 Applied Music-Piano (2) for two semesters and MUS 31211 Composition (2) for four semesters. One semester of MUS 21211 Introduction to Composition can replace one semester of 31211.: Based on instrument of music degree acceptance. the 46000 level may be taken following a successful 46000-level barrier exam. Students must meet the 46000 entry level prior to graduation.
  4. MUS 36912 Applied Music-Guitar is only available at the Stark Campus.
  5. Major ensemble (8 separate semester of music ensemble are required): Students must enroll in a major ensemble appropriate to their major performance area.
  6. Number of credits required depends on meeting minimum 120 credit hours and minimum 39 upper-division credit hours. Music (MUS) courses cannot be included.

Important Notes:

  • Students who begin their music or music education major program as first semester freshmen are required to attend a minimum of 84 concerts or recitals.  Music or music education majors who transfer from a non-music program or university must attend an average of 10 music recitals or concerts for semesters of full time enrollment.
  • To graduate from Kent State University with the degree B.M. or B.A. in music, it is required that students take a major field achievement test in music history and music theory during their senior year.  Specific score level achievement is not required.
  • Applied music courses are available in the summer on selected instruments. Composition may also be taken in the summer.