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Music Pathway

Degree Type : Liberal Arts

Program Location:  All locations except for Brookley Field

Length:  Four Semesters

The increased interest in the arts in this country has created expanding opportunities for people who wish to make music their profession. The music department endeavors to meet the needs of these people by offering the Associate in Arts Degree with a music pathway. It is considered advisable that the entering student be able to demonstrate reasonable proficiency on an orchestral instrument, piano, or in voice. Any music major (piano, instrumental, vocal) is required to perform on a jury exam and recital each semester. 

Semester-by-Semester Pathway/Alabama Transfers Guide

A semester-by-semester pathway is provided as a guide for course selection. Students should consult their Degree Works degree plan and complete an Alabama Transfers transfer guide to ensure that they take the appropriate courses for their major at their selected four-year institution. Click here for a link to the Alabama Transfers site. Students are also encouraged to contact their advisor for assistance regarding courses to be completed.

Additional Information

* MUP: Students are required to enroll in one Private Applied lesson each semester, and must complete the sequence on a single instrument, or voice, to fulfill this requirement.

* MUL: Students are required to enroll in one Ensemble each semester, numbered 180 or above, to fulfill this requirement.

Semester One

Item # Title Credits
ENG 101 English Composition I 3
MUL 101 Class Piano I 1
MUS 100A Convocation 1
MUS 101 Music Appreciation 3
MUS 111 Music Theory I 3
MUS 113 Music Theory Lab I 1
ORI 101 Orientation to College 1
MUL Elective + 1
MUP Elective + 1
Sub-total Credits 15

Semester Two

Item # Title Credits
ENG 102 English Composition II 3
MUL 102 Class Piano II 1
MUS 100B Convocation 1
MUS 112 Music Theory II 3
MUS 114 Music Theory Lab II 1
SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
MUL Elective + 1
MUP Elective + 1
MTH 110 or more advanced + 3
Sub-total Credits 17

Semester Three

Item # Title Credits
MUS 100C Convocation 1
History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences Course + 3
History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences Course + 3
Literature Course + 3
MUL Elective + 1
MUP Elective + 1
Natural Sciences Course + 4
Sub-total Credits 16

Complete Graduation Application

Semester Four

Item # Title Credits
MUS 100D Convocation 1
History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences Course + 3
History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences Course + 3
Humanities and Fine Arts Course + 3
MUL Elective + 1
MUP Elective + 1
Natural Sciences Course + 4
Sub-total Credits 16

GRAND TOTAL CREDITS 64

*Depending on the program or course, a student may also be required to purchase certain necessary tools and supplies.

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Thomasville Campus

30755 Highway 43 South
Thomasville, AL 36784

Monroeville Campus

2800 South Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, AL 36460

Gulf Shores Campus

3301 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Gilbertown Campus

251 College Street
P.O. Box 2000
Gilbertown, AL 36908

Fairhope Campus

440 Fairhope Avenue
Fairhope, AL 36532

Brewton Campus

220 Alco Drive
Brewton, AL 36426

Bay Minette Campus

1900 Highway 31 South
Bay Minette, AL 36507

Atmore Campus

6574 AL Hwy 21
Atmore, AL 36502