Music, BA (3 yr) (GPS)

NOTE: This program will cease admission of new students on June 15, 2026. Continuing students and students admitted to Wright State by June 15 may change into this major until August 23. Students who are declared this major by August 23 will be able to complete the program through Spring semester 2031 and will have a structured graduation plan developed with an academic advisor.

This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample three-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 three-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 three years, students must earn an average of 15-18 credit hours per regular semester (fall and spring) and 6-12 credit hours in the summer semesters. Summer course offerings are limited, and students should plan carefully for summer classes with their academic advisor. 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 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.

Courses Taken Prior to Matriculation

Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Fall One

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
MUA 1210 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2
MUS 1010 - Theory of Music I Credit Hour(s): 3
MUS 1510 - Musicianship I Credit Hour(s): 1
MUE - Primary Music Ensemble [assigned] Credit Hour(s): 1
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
UVC 1025 - US Civic Literacy Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Notes:

ENG 1100 has placement requirements for enrollment. Check the course information by clicking on the courses above.
A grade of C or higher in ENG 1100 is required for enrollment in ENG 2100.
MUS 1010 is a required preqrequistie for MUS 1020 & 1210, it will count towards a student’s general electives.

Spring One

ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
MUA 1220 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2
MUS 1020 - Theory of Music II Credit Hour(s): 3
MUS 1520 - Musicianship II Credit Hour(s): 1
MUE - Primary Music Ensemble [assigned] Credit Hour(s): 1
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 4
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 2

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Summer One

General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Fall Two

MUA 2210 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2
MUS 2010 - Theory of Music III Credit Hour(s): 3
MUS 2420 - Comparative Nonwestern Cultures: Music Credit Hour(s): 3 (IE, IW)
MUS 2510 - Musicianship III Credit Hour(s): 1
MUE - Primary Music Ensemble [assigned] Credit Hour(s): 1
Beginning Language Course (1010 level) Credit Hour(s): 3-4*
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 2-3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring Two

MUA 2220 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2
MUS 1210 - Music Listening Credit Hour(s): 3
MUS 2020 - Theory of Music IV Credit Hour(s): 3
MUS 2520 - Musicianship IV Credit Hour(s): 1
MUE - Primary Music Ensemble [assigned] Credit Hour(s): 1
Beginning Language Course (1020 level) Credit Hour(s): 3-4*
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 2-3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Summer Two

PHL 3000 - Critical Thinking Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Fall Three

MUS 3110 - History of Music I Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
MUS 4140 - Intro to Research in Music Credit Hour(s): 3
MUS 4650 - Computer Applications in Music Credit Hour(s): 2
MUS Track Course Credit Hour(s): 1
Intermediate Language Course (2010 level) Credit Hour(s): 3-4*
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 2-3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Three

MUS 3120 - History of Music II Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
MUS Track Course Credit Hour(s): 3
MUS Track Course Credit Hour(s): 2
Intermediate Language Course (2020 level) Credit Hour(s): 3-4*
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 2-3

Music, BA (3 yr) (GPS)

Courses Taken Prior to Matriculation

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Fall One

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring One

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Summer One

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Fall Two

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring Two

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Summer Two

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Fall Three

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Three

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Total: 120 Credit Hours