California State University, Chico
MAJOR ACADEMIC PLAN (MAP)
(Consult 2009-11 University Catalog for official degree program)

Major:Music Option:Music Composition Major Units:65
First Semester 
Second Semester 
Comments
 MUSC 101 and MUSC 103 (3/1 units) (FA)[*2]  4  MUSC 102 and MUSC 104 (3/1 units) (SP) [*2]  4  NOTE: Consider taking a Course Link in your first semester.
NOTE: Music Theory Placement Exam is required. See major adviser.
[*1] GE Area A courses must be completed with a C- or better.
[*2] C- or better is required for this course.
 MUSC 105 (FA) [*2]  1  MUSC 106 (SP) [*2]  1
 GE Area A [*1]  3  MUSC 108  1
 GE Area A [*1]  3  GE Area A [*1]  3
 POLS 155 or HIST 130  3  GE Area A [*1]  3
     GE Area D [*3]  3
TOTAL  14 TOTAL  15
Third Semester 
Fourth Semester 
Comments
 MUSC 109 (FA)  3  MUSC 202 (SP)  3  [*3] Consider meeting the U.S. Diversity and Global Cultures requirements within GE (or a major course.)
[*4] Select from MUSC 111/112/113/411/ 412 or 413. Note: Prep band is not acceptable for MUSC 111 and MUSC 411.
 MUSC 201 (FA) [*2]  3  MUSC 360  3
 MUSC 266  1  MUSC Perform Selection [*4]  1
 MUSC Perform Selection [*4]  1  GE Area C [*3]  3
 GE Area B  3  GE Area D [*3]  3
 GE Area C [*3]  3  HIST 130 or POLS 155  3
TOTAL  14 TOTAL  16
Fifth Semester 
Sixth Semester 
Comments
 MUSC 203 (FA)  3  MUSC 302 - WP (SP) [*5]  3  NOTE: To complete this program, the student must have the use of a laptop computer. Please consult with the department for current hardware and software recommendations.
[*5] C- or better is required for WP course.
 MUSC 241 (FA)  3  MUSC 342 (SP) [*2]  3
 MUSC 361 (FA)  3  MUSC 362 (SP)  3
 MUSC Perform Selection [*4]  1  MUSC Perform Selection [*4]  1
 GE Area C [*3]  3  GE Area B  3
 GE UD Theme [*3]  3  Elective  1
TOTAL  16 TOTAL  14 Apply to graduate by May 15.
Seventh Semester 
Eighth Semester 
Comments
 MUSC 303 (FA)  3  MUSC 304 (SP)  3  [*6] See page 501 of the 2009-11 University Catalog for course selections.
 MUSC 343 (FA)  3  MUSC 316 and MUSC 462 (SP) (1/3 units)  4
 MUSC 461 (FA)  3  GE Area D [*3]  3
 MUSC Elective [*6]  3  GE Area E  3
 GE UD Theme [*3]  3  GE UD Theme [*3]  3
       
TOTAL  15 TOTAL  16 120 units required for degree.
Units available for electives, minor, or certificate: 1 Approved 04/21/09