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Heartland Community College

Recommended Sequence

65 credit hours. View Course Requirements for Associate Degree in Arts - Concentration in Music.

Music Major Plan of Study

This is a suggested plan. Please consult with your advisor to determine the plan that is best for you.

Semester 1 - Fall

Semester 1 - Fall
Course Course Name Credit Hours
MUSI 110 Music Theory, Keyboard, and Aural Skills I (FA only) 4
MUSI 200 Applied Instruction in Music (private lessons) 2
MUSI 145, 146, 147, 148, or 149 Ensemble (each ensemble may be repeated up to 4 credits) 1
ENGL 101, ENGL 102 OR COMM 101 Any 1 Communication course: Critical Reading & Writing, Multimodal Composition OR Introduction to Oral Communication 3 (C or higher)
MUSI 260 Jazz, Blues 'N' Rock 'N' Roll 2
Math Any one IAI Math course 3
Total for semester 16

Semester 2 - Spring

Semester 2 - Spring
Course Course Name Credit Hours
MUSI 111 Music Theory, Keyboard, and Aural Skills II (SP only) 4
MUSI 201 Applied Instruction in Music (private lessons) 2
MUSI 145, 146, 147, 148, or 149 Ensemble (each ensemble may be repeated up to 4 credits) 1
ENGL 101, ENGL 102 OR COMM 101 Any 1 Communication course: Critical Reading & Writing, Multimodal Composition OR Introduction to Oral Communication 3 (C or higher)
Life Science OR Physical Science Any one IAI Life Science OR IAI Physical Science course with a lab component 4
Social & Behavioral Science Any 1 IAI Social $amp; Behavioral Science course (You will need 3 courses from 2 disciplines) 3
Total for semester 17

Semester 3 - Fall

Semester 3 - Fall
Course Course Name Credit Hours
MUSI 210 Music Theory, Keyboard, and Aural Skills III (FA only) 4
MUSI 202 Applied Instruction in Music (private lessons) 2
MUSI 145, 146, 147, 148, or 149 Ensemble (each ensemble may be repeated up to 4 credits) 1
ENGL 101, ENGL 102 OR COMM 101 Any 1 Communication course: Critical Reading & Writing, Multimodal Composition OR Introduction to Oral Communication 3 (C or higher)
ENGL 101, ENGL 102 OR COMM 101 Any 1 Communication course: Critical Reading & Writing, Multimodal Composition OR Introduction to Oral Communication 3
Elective Any Fine Arts or Humanities course totalling 3 or more credit hours 3
Social & Behavioral Science Any 1 IAI Social & Behavioral Science course (You will need 3 courses from 2 disciplines) 3
Total for semester 16

Semester 4 - Spring

Semester 4 - Spring
Course Course Name Credit Hours
MUSI 211 Music Theory, Keyboard, and Aural Skills IV (SP only) 4
MUSI 203 Applied Instruction in Music (private lessons) 2
MUSI 145, 146, 147, 148, or 149 Ensemble (each ensemble may be repeated up to 4 credits) 1
Social & Behavioral Science Any 1 IAI Social $amp; Behavioral Science course (You will need 3 courses from 2 disciplines) 3
Life Science OR Physical Science Any one IAI Life Science OR IAI Physical Science course 3
Humanities Any one IAI Humanities course 3
Total for semester 16

Total credits required: 65

This curriculum guide is not intended to be a contract, but rather to provide important information to students. Changes/revisions may occur from time to time to ensure curricula reflect technological advances in the field.