Minor in Music

Expand your musical knowledge and creative skills with a Music minor. Through an engaging introduction to music theory and musicology, you'll develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of the art form. Beyond theory, you'll gain valuable hands-on performance experience through applied lessons, musical ensembles, and voice classes. The skills gained in this minor are a valuable asset for a wide range of professions, from business and healthcare to education. You can even specialize your minor through diverse elective choices, tailoring it to your interests.

This minor can be combined with any major and minor, except the music major. Students must complete 18 credits from the following courses.

Core Courses (4 credits)
Credits
MUSC 1700
Musicianship I (MUSC 1700 / Credits: 3 )
3
Choose one of the following (1 credit)
Credits
MUSC 2000
Choral Ensemble (MUSC 2000 / Credits: 1 )
1
MUSC 2025
Instrumental Ensemble (MUSC 2025 / Credits: 1 )
1
Choose two of the following (6 credits)
Credits
MUSC 3300
Western Art Music (MUSC 3300 / Credits: 3 )
3
MUSC 3600
Music of World Cultures (MUSC 3600 / Credits: 3 )
3
MUSC 3900
Popular Music in Western Culture (MUSC 3900 / Credits: 3 )
3
MUSC 3950
Music for Film (MUSC 3950 / Credits: 3 )
3
 Minor Electives (8 credits)
Credits
Choose 8 credits from any MUSC course ( / Credits: 8 )
8

The academic program and curriculum requirements listed on this page are from the NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog. Students are bound by policies and curricula published in the catalog in effect the semester they enter the university, unless an agreement is made with appropriate NSU administration officials allowing them to abide by policies published in a later catalog.

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