2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Music Education, BM, Vocal/Choral Concentration (GPS)


This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample four-year path to graduation and is valid for this catalog year only.  This plan is a recommendation, and your actual program may vary.  This suggested four-year graduation plan is not a substitute for regular academic advising appointments. 

All undergraduate degree programs require at least 120 credit hours.  To graduate in four years, students must earn an average of 15 credit hours per semester (fall and spring).  The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to WSU and your placement in math and writing.  

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions.  Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change. 

Total: 16 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 3.0 or better; complete ENG 1100  with C or better.

Term Two


Total: 15 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 3.0 or better.

Term Three


Total: 19 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 3.0 or better; complete one MTH course

Term Four


Total: 19 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 3.0 or better.

Term Five


Total: 18 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 3.0 or better; complete ENG 2100  with C or better

Term Six


Total: 18 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 3.0 or better; complete 20 upper-level credits

Term Seven


Total: 19 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 3.0 or better

Total: 10 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 3.0 or better

Program Description


The Department of Music offers a four-year curriculum designed for students who wish to pursue a career in music. As an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the department has designed the requirements for entrance and graduation according to the published standards of that association. The Bachelor of Music degree is offered with majors in performance, music education, and music history and literature; the Bachelor of Arts degree is offered with a major in music. The department also collaborates with the Department of Computer Science, Music Option.

Students who major in music education may choose either an instrumental or a vocal general music curriculum. Upon completing the requirements of the music education program, students are able to apply for teaching licensure.

Career Opportunities


For career information, please visit Wright State University Career Services:

http://www.wright.edu/careerservices

Campus Contact Information


The Department of Music
M153 Creative Arts Center
(937)775-2346
http://www.wright.edu/music/
music@wright.edu

Audition/Application: http://www.wright.edu/music/students/prospective/undergraduate.html

Additional Comments


Academic success resources (math, writing, tutoring): http://www.wright.edu/uc/success/

Admissions: http://www.wright.edu/admissions/

Financial Aid: http://www.wright.edu/financialaid/

Transitional Advising WebPage (TAP): http://www.wright.edu/semesters-advising