Music Technology

The Bachelor of Science degree in Music Technology provides preparation for entry-level positions, specifically in recording and the technology-based areas of the music industry, and for graduate work.

I. Required courses in the major—40 hours, including:

2 hours of approved ensemble recommended by the director of music technology and approved in writing by the department chair

Note: Courses 111 through 129 may be repeated for credit. However, students may earn no more than 8 hours of credit per course, and no more than 20 hours in aggregate may count toward graduation requirements.

II. Required courses outside the major—22-24 hours:

III. Other departmental requirements:

Senior competency is demonstrated by an approved senior recording or research project (to be undertaken in conjunction with MUSC 485 and 487 ) and written comprehensive examination in audio engineering technology (electronics, acoustics, recording theory and practice, etc.), music theory and music history. Oral competency will be examined by a faculty committee one week after the written senior competency in music theory and history. Computer competency is demonstrated by utilizing computer programs for audio recording, editing, mastering, sequencing, or similar applications during the realization of the senior project.