This pathway is one example of how you might complete all the requirements for your degree in an order that makes sense given prerequisites. It is meant to give you a general sense of what your education will look like.

Your own unique situation and a number of other factors may mean your actual pathway is different. Perhaps you'll need an extra math or language class, or one of the courses we've listed isn't offered in a particular semester. Don't worry - there is flexibility built into the curriculum. You'll want to work closely with an advisor and use the academic advisement report to take all that into account and develop a pathway that's customized for you.
 
In the meantime, use this example as a starting point for choosing classes or discussing your plans with an advisor. Your advisor is your best resource when it comes to figuring out how to fit all the courses you need, in the right sequence, into your personal academic plan.

Fall Freshman

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
Any Approved Course4B4: Math
FYS 143, FYS 144, FYS 145 or FYS 1464
MPA 110: Keyboard I1Major Core
MPA 220: Gregorian Chants to Hip-Hop4C1: Arts
Total13

Spring Freshman

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
Any 102 Level Language4C3: World Language
HCOM 211: Reading Writing Crit Thkg4A1: Oral & Written Communication
MPA 101: Musicianship & Theory I4Major Core
MPA 210: Keyboard II1Major Core
Total13

Fall Sophomore

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
ENVS 212S: Ethics, Equity & Env SL6
Any 103 Language4C3: World Language
MPA 102: Musicianship & Theory 24Major Core
Any MPA Ensemble1
Total15

Spring Sophomore

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
Any 202 Level Language4Language Proficiency Requirement
GS 200 or SBS 212 or CST 2734D2: U.S. Histories & Democratic Part
Any Approved Course4
MPA 103: Musicianship & Theory III4Major Core
Any MPA Ensemble1
Total17

Fall Junior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
Any Approved Course4D1: Social Sciences
MPA 300: Major ProSeminar2Major Core
MPA 306: Music & Computers4MLO 6 Technological Skills
MPA 334: Survey of Electronic Music2MLO 3 Comparative Analysis
MPA 337: MusHistory I 500-1750 ONLINE4MLO 1 Historical and Theoretical Analysis
Any MPA Ensemble1MLO 5 Performance Skills
MPA 440: Master Classes/Lecture Demos1Major Core
Total18

Spring Junior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
Any Approved Course4B2: Life Science
HCOM 403 or CHHS 350 or CST 3734MLO 4 Moral and Ethical Analysis
MPA 338: MusHistory II 1750-1900 ONLINE4MLO 1 Historical and Theoretical Analysis
MPA 401: Conducting2Concentration
MPA 315: Performance Study Intermediate1MLO 5 Performance Skills
Any MPA Ensemble1MLO 5 Performance Skills
MPA 440: Master Classes/Lecture Demos1Major Core
Total17

Fall Senior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
Any Approved Course4E: Health & Well Being
Any Approved Course4A4: GWAR
MPA 330: Voice Training2MLO 5 Performance Skills
MPA 335: Reflections on America4MLO 1 Historical and Theoretical Analysis
MPA 440: Master Classes/Lecture Demos1Major Core
MPA 475: Senior Capstone2Major Core
Total17

Spring Senior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
MPA 317S: Community Involvement SL4
MPA 340: Music Prod & Artistic Dev2MLO 5 Performance Skills
MPA 345: Improvisation2MLO 3 Comparative Analysis
MPA 365: Survey of Global Music4Concentration
MPA 440: Master Classes/Lecture Demos1Major Core
MPA 475: Senior Capstone2Major Core
Total15

Total: 125 units