Below is a comparative overview of the Bachelor of Music (BM) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees; for further information on these degree options, including degree plans for each, contact the Office for Academic Advising in Music

Bachelor of Music degree in Composition

Bachelor of Arts degree in Music
• 132-hour degree plan, which includes 5 advanced free elective credit hours.
• 120-hour degree plan, which includes 19 advanced free elective credit hours.
• 4 semesters of secondary lessons; 4 semesters of 1000-level concentration lessons; Upper Divisional Examination; 2 semesters of 3000-level concentration lessons; Concentration Proficiency Examination.
• 4 semesters of secondary lessons; 2 semesters of 1000-level concentration lessons; no advanced concentration lessons or examinations required.
• 2 semesters of lab science (including PHYS 1260) are required.
• 3 semesters of lab science (including PHYS 1260) are required.
• 1 semester of College Algebra (MATH 1100) or higher is required.
• 1 semester of Mathematics above College Algebra (MATH 1100) is required.
• No Foreign Language requirement.
• 2 semesters of Intermediate-level Foreign Language are required.
• Form Analysis (MUTH 3510), Instrumentation (MUCP 4310), and Introduction to Electroacoustic Music (MUCP 4670) are required.
• Form Analysis (MUTH 3510), Instrumentation (MUCP 4310), and Introduction to Electroacoustic Music (MUCP 4670) are optional.
• Freshman Barrier Examination, Sophomore Jury, and Senior Recital Hearing & Final Portfolio Review are required.
• No composition barriers, juries, hearings, or portfolio requirements.