Music - Program Requirements and Course Descriptions
The objectives of the FSU Music program are to provide a strong foundation in all aspects of music, including performance, history, pedagogy, management, and theory; to contribute to the breadth of the Liberal Arts component of the General Education Program of the university; and to provide performance and cultural opportunities for the university and western Maryland.
2023-2024 Music Student-Faculty Handbook
The Music program offers the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Music as well as the following Music Program options:
- Music Teaching Certification Option
- Music Education Pathway to Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) (4+1)
- Concentration in Vocal Performance
- Concentration in Music Industry
- Tracks in Piano and Instrumental Performance
- Track in General Music Studies
- Music Minor
- Jazz Studies Minor
- Musical Theatre Minor
You can view program requirements and course descriptions in the Academic Catalogs (Undergrad & Graduate).
8-Semester Plan (aka 4-Year Plan)
This is a simple roadmap of suggested courses tailored to your program of study. This plan can help you make wise choices about what to take each semester and can give you a back-up plan for courses if something is unavailable.
Plans are based on the year you entered the program, usually as a first-year student. Be sure to use the plan that correlates with that year. If you are unsure, contact your advisor and simply ask which year you need to use.