The Music, Dance, and Theatre Department offers several different options for the Bachelor of Arts degree:
B.A. in Music Education
Completion of this major prepares one to assume the responsibilities of a public school music teacher or a private music instructor. Continued study may include a master’s degree in music education or music supervision.
The requirements for admission to this degree track are the passing of an instrumental or vocal audition, the taking of theory, ear-training, and keyboard placement exams.
Prospective students must also apply and be admitted to the education certification program; please review the program admission requirements for the College of Education.
Curriculum Requirements
(Minimum 83.5 credit hours)
Course Number
|
Course Title*
|
Credits
|
MDT 101
|
Survey of Music
|
3
|
MDT 104
|
Music of the World’s People
|
3
|
MDT 122, 123
MDT 222, 223
MDT 322, 324
MDT 422
|
Applied Music I-II-III-IV-V-VI-VII
|
10.5
|
MDT 121
|
Music Major Seminar
(7 semesters, 0.5 credits / semeser)
|
3.5
|
MDT 131, 133
MDT 231, 233
|
Harmony I-II-III-IV
|
8
|
MDT 132, 134
MDT 232, 234
|
Ear Training I-II-III-IV
|
8
|
MDT 135, 136
MDT 235, 236
|
Keyboard Methods I-II-III-IV
|
4
|
MDT 146
|
Vocal Methods I
|
1
|
MDT 148
|
Percussion Methods
|
1
|
MDT 149
|
String Methods
|
1
|
MDT 183
|
Chamber Ensembles
(4 semesters, 0.5 credits / semester)
|
2
|
MDT 248
|
Woodwind Methods
|
1
|
MDT 249
|
Brass Methods
|
1
|
MDT 348
|
Guitar Methods
|
1
|
MDT 259
|
Musical Composition
|
2
|
MDT 268
|
Computer Music I
|
3
|
MDT 329
|
Music History Before 1750
|
3
|
MDT 330
|
Music History After 1750
|
3
|
MDT 337
|
Form and Analysis
|
2
|
MDT 338
|
Instrumental and Vocal Arranging
|
2
|
MDT 345
|
Instrumental Conducting
|
1
|
MDT 346
|
Choral Conducting
|
1
|
MDT 351
|
Music Methods & Materials in Elementary School
|
3
|
MDT 451
|
Music Methods & Materials in Secondary Education
|
4
|
MDT 452
|
Student Internship
|
8
|
| |
Restricted Electives**
|
3.5-7
|
Required General Studies Program Courses
|
BIOL 103 or
BIOL 104
|
Human Sexual Biology or
The Human Body
|
3
|
CHEM 105 or
GEOS 111 or
PHYS 101
|
General Chemistry I or
Principles of Earth Science or
Basic Concepts in Physics
|
3
|
PSYC 150 or
PSYC 152
|
Developmental: Adolescence through Adulthood or
Developmental: Adolescence through Adulthood |
3
|
SOCI 114
|
Sociology of the Family
|
3
|
INTD 149
|
Human and Intercultural Relations
|
2
|
| |
Additional General Studies Program Courses
(other than Music)
|
6
|
Required Education Courses
|
EDU 301
|
Challenges in Urban Education
|
3
|
EDU 330
|
Focus: Development, Behavior & Learning
|
3
|
EDU 331
|
Field Experience II
|
1
|
LTED 330
|
Focus: Reading, Language & Literacy
|
3
|
| |
Total Credits
|
83.5-87.5
|
*View our course catalog for detailed course descriptions.
** For each of seven semesters, students must select one of the courses below. Each course may be taken several times for credit.
- MDT 153/154 Concert Chorale
- MDT 159/160 NJCU Orchestra
- MDT 161/162 Symphony of Winds and Percussion
B.A. in Music Business
Completion of this program prepares one for their future roles at artist management firms, record labels, music publishers, talent agencies, in traditional and digital-age music marketing, and concert promotion. Continued study may include a master’s degree in music business, a master of business administration, or in other entertainment-related graduate degree programs.
The requirements for admission to this degree track are the passing of an instrumental or vocal audition, and the taking of theory, ear-training, and keyboard placement exams.
Curriculum Requirements
(Minimum 82 credit hours)
Course Number
|
Course Title*
|
Credits
|
MDT 101
|
Survey of Music
|
3
|
MDT 104
|
Music of the World’s People
|
3
|
MDT 122, 123
MDT 222, 223
|
Applied Music I-II-III-IV
|
6
|
MDT 121
|
Music Major Seminar
(4 semesters, 0.5 credits / semester)
|
2
|
MDT 131, 133
|
Harmony I-II
|
4
|
MDT 132, 134
|
Ear Training I-II
|
4
|
MDT 135, 136
|
Keyboard Methods I-II
|
2
|
MDT 268
|
Computer Music I
|
3
|
MDT 353
|
Survey of the Music Business
|
3
|
MDT 384, 385
|
Arts Management I-II
|
6
|
MDT XXX
|
History of Popular Music
|
3
|
ENGL 200
|
Writing for Business
|
3
|
ECON 101
|
Introduction to Economics
|
3
|
ECON 208
|
Principles of Economics: Micro
|
3
|
MEDI 100
|
Introduction to Media
|
3
|
MEDI 110
|
Foundations of Media Design
|
3
|
PHIL 103
|
Contemporary Moral Issues
|
3
|
PHYS 101
|
Basic Concepts of Physics
|
3
|
BUSI 201
|
Introduction to Business
|
3
|
BUSI 211
|
Principles of Management
|
3
|
BUSI 231
|
Principles of Marketing
|
3
|
BUSI 251
|
Principles of Accounting I
|
3
|
BUSI 281
|
Business Law I
|
3
|
SPFD 1320
|
Seminar in Cooperative Education
|
2
|
BUSI 241 or
BUSI 311 or
BUSI 312 or
BUSI 331 or
BUSI 332 |
International Business or
Organization Theory and Practice or
Human Resource Management or
Consumer Behavior or
Marketing Communication
|
3
|
|
Restricted Electives**
|
2-4
|
| |
Total Credits
|
82-84
|
*View our course catalog for detailed course descriptions.
** For each of four semesters, students must select one of the courses below. Each course may be taken several times for credit.
- MDT 153/154 Concert Chorale
- MDT 159/160 NJCU Orchestra
- MDT 161/162 Symphony of Winds and Percussion
B.A. in Music Theatre
Completion of this major prepares one for a career in areas such as music theater performer, music theater director, and music theater voice teacher. Continued study may include a master’s degree in music theater performance, music theater directing, or music theater production.
The requirements for admission to this degree track are the passing of a vocal, dance and acting auditions, and the taking of theory, ear-training, keyboard and history placement exams.
Curriculum Requirements
( Minimum 86 credit hours)
Course Number
|
Course Title*
|
Credits
|
MDT 101
|
Survey of Music
|
3
|
MDT 104
|
Music of the World’s People
|
3
|
MDT 113, 313,
370
|
Acting I-II-III
|
9
|
MDT 114
|
Dance Technique—Ballet
|
3
|
MDT 115
|
Dance Technique—Modern
|
3
|
MDT 116
|
Dance Technique¬—Jazz
|
3
|
MDT 117 or
MDT 118
|
Design for Performance or
Stagecraft
|
3
|
MDT 119, 319
|
Production of Musical Theater I-II
|
6
|
MDT 121
|
Music Major Seminar
(8 semesters, 0.5 credits / semester)
|
4
|
MDT 131, 133
|
Harmony I-II
|
4
|
MDT 132, 134
|
Ear Training I-II
|
4
|
MDT 101
|
Survey of Music
|
3
|
MDT 122, 123,
MDT 222, 223,
MDT 322, 324,
MDT 422, 424
|
Applied Music I-II-III-IV-V-VI-VII-VII
|
12
|
MDT 183
|
Chamber Ensembles
(2 semesters, 0.5 credits / semester)
|
1
|
MDT 135, 136
|
Keyboard Methods I-II
|
2
|
MDT 153
|
Concert Chorale
(8 semesters, 0.5 credits / semester)
|
4
|
MDT 177
|
Musical Theatre Workshop
(8 semesters, 0.5 credits / semester)
|
4
|
MDT 218
|
Movement for Actors
|
3
|
MDT 275
|
The Musical: Theater and Film
|
3
|
MDT 279
|
Speech for Performance I
|
3
|
MDT 280
|
Costume and Makeup
|
3
|
MDT 291
|
Tap Dance
|
3
|
| |
Electives
|
3
|
| |
Total Credits
|
82
|
View our course catalog for detailed course descriptions.
B.A. in Music (no specialization)
Completion of this major prepares one for a career as a private instrumental teacher, private voice teacher, piano accompanist, private theory teacher, solo and ensemble performer, and for some jobs in the non-profit and commercial music industries. Continued study may include a master’s degree in music education or performance.
The requirements for admission to this degree track are the passing of an instrumental or vocal audition, and the taking of theory, ear-training, and keyboard placement exams.
Curriculum Requirements
(Minimum 65 credit hours)
Course Number
|
Course Title*
|
Credits
|
MDT 101
|
Survey of Music
|
3
|
MDT 104
|
Music of the World’s People
|
3
|
MDT 122, 123
MDT 222, 223
MDT 322, 324
MDT 422, 424
|
Applied Music I-II-III-IV-
V-VI-VII-VIII
|
12
|
MDT 121
|
Music Major Seminar
(8 semesters, 0.5 credits / semester)
|
4
|
MDT 131, 133
MDT 231, 233
|
Harmony I-II-III-IV
|
8
|
MDT 132, 134
MDT 232, 234
|
Ear Training I-II-III-IV
|
8
|
MDT 135, 136
MDT 235, 236
|
Keyboard Methods I-II-III-IV
|
4
|
MDT 329
|
Music History Before 1750
|
3
|
MDT 330
|
Music History After 1750
|
3
|
MDT 337
|
Form and Analysis
|
2
|
| |
Restricted Electives**
|
4-8
|
| |
Music Electives
|
11
|
| |
Total Credits
|
65-69
|
* View our course catalog for detailed course descriptions.
** For each of eight semesters, students must select one of the courses below. Each course may be taken several times for credit.
- MDT 153/154 Concert Chorale
- MDT 159/160 NJCU Orchestra
- MDT 161/162 Symphony of Winds and Percussion