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2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

TTP - A.F.A. Music


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Walters State students who want to complete a bachelor’s degree have a guarantee that their credits will transfer to a public university in Tennessee if they choose any one of 50 different majors offering transfer pathways. Learn more at Tennessee Transfer Pathway.

Recommended Full-Time Schedule


The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

1General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

2Students will complete the remaining six hours of the humanities requirement, including one course in literature, at universities upon transfer.

3Students who plan to transfer to the University of Memphis should complete a course in literature rather than music appreciation.

Notes:

• Walters State students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. Students must take INFS 1010, BUSN 1360 or AGRM 2630/2631 or successfully complete a Computer Competency Exam. The Computer Competency exam does not provide course credit. Consult your advisor. See www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/ for additional information.

•Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

•Students will complete the remaining six hours of the humanities requirement, including one course in literature, at universities upon transfer.

•Students must successfully complete placement requirements in music theory, ear training, and piano at the university where transfer is planned. Students must also successfully complete required university auditions as appropriate.

First Year


Fall Term (13 semester credit hours)


  • (3 hrs.)
  • (3 hrs.)2, 3
  • (1 hr.)
  • 1 Music Ensemble (1 hr.)

    1 Individual Music Instruction (2 hrs.)

  • 1 Math Elective (3 hrs.)1  (Recommend MATH 1530 or 1630)

  • All music majors are required to take a Theory and Piano Proficiency Exam. Those scoring below 80% on the Theory Exam will be required to enroll in MUS 1020. Those scoring below 80% on the Piano Exam will be required to take MUS 1610 and 1620.

Spring Term (14 semester credit hours)


Second Year


Fall Term (17 semester credit hours)


  • (1 hr.)
  • (3 hrs.)
  • 1 Music Ensemble (1 hr.)

    1 Individual Music Instruction (2 hrs.)

    1 History Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from HIST 1110 or 2010)1

    1 Natural Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)1

    1 Behavioral/Social Science elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)1

Spring Term (17 semester credit hours)


Program Degree Requirements TTP - A.F.A. Music


Community College Area of Emphasis:


General Education Requirements (35 Hours) 2


Humanities and/or Fine Arts (3 hours) 2


Area of Emphasis Requirements (26 hours)


Individual Music Instruction  8 hours

Ensembles  4 hours (appropriate to applied area)

Total Credit Hours 61


 

Effective Fall 2012

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