School of Music and Theatre Professions

Within the College of Music & Media, the School of Music & Theatre Professions is an academic community made up of artists, scholars, practitioners and students who believe in the transformative power of the arts and who are dedicated to the education of the whole person in the Ignatian tradition. A list of faculty and staff can be found on the School of Music & Theatre Professions website. Each undergraduate academic program listed below outlines what courses and requirements students need for successful completion of the program. 

Academic areas of study in the School of Music & Theatre Professions include:

Academic Programs

Academic major programs in the School of Music and Theatre Professions

Academic minor programs in the School of Music and Theatre Professions

Music Program Regulations

Jury Examinations: All BM, BME and BMT students, as well as students in the BA in Music and the BS in Popular and Commercial Music, must stand jury examinations each semester that they are enrolled in applied study except in the terms in which they are subject to recital juries. In the case of recital appearances, the applied faculty and area coordinator will determine whether the student has met the requirement to forgo a jury at the end of the semester.

Music Reading Proficiency: All BA in Music, BM, BME, and BMT students are required to pass a music reading proficiency examination which consists of singing at sight samples of music in major and minor keys using simple and compound meters and chromaticism. Ordinarily this examination is an integral part of the first semester sophomore theory course.

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Music

For students who intend to focus on Music, the School of Music & Theatre Professions offers a variety of Bachelor of Music degrees, a Bachelor of Arts program, and minors. Admission to these programs requires auditions as specified by the College of Music & Media. 

Academic Programs in Music include: 

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Bachelor of Arts in Music

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a 120 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Music courses, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum, and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of curriculum requirements - 120 crs required for completion: 
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • Music courses: 48 crs total
    • General electives: 33 crs
       
  • Loyola Core requirements - majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the Music curriculum.
     
  • Music courses - complete the following courses for 48 crs: 
    • MUPC M100 Recital Hour 0 crs
      • Students take Recital Hour for 0 crs every semester for 8 semesters
    • MUPC M110 Piano Class 1 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M111 Piano Class 2 (1 cr)
    • MUPR M121 - M150 Applied Study (1 cr): take 4 courses for 4 crs total 
    • MUEN M100 - M106 Major Ensemble (1 cr): take 4 courses for 4 crs total
    • MUGN M103 Tech for Music Students (0 crs) 
    • MUHL M106 Introduction to Music Literature (2 cr)
    • MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music 1
    • MUHL M307 History of Western Art Music 2
    • MUTH M102 Theory 1 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M103 Theory 2 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M202 Theory 3 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M203 Theory 4 (4 crs) 
    • Music Electives for 14 crs - Selected in consultation with an advisor
       
  • General electives: complete 33 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
     
  • Please see the music regulations that apply to this program.

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Bachelor of Music - Composition

The Bachelor of Music - Composition major is a 120 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements and Music courses; there are no general electives in this program. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum, a 3.0 GPA in theory and composition courses, and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of curriculum requirements - 120 crs required for completion: 
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • Music courses: 81 crs
       
  • Loyola Core requirements - majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the Music curriculum.
     
  • Music courses - complete the following courses for 41 crs: 
    • MUPC M100 Recital Hour 0 crs
      • Students take Recital Hour for 0 crs every semester for 8 semesters
    • MUPC M110 Piano Class 1 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M111 Piano Class 2 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M300 Essentials of Conducting (2 crs)
    • MUPR M121 - M150 Applied Study (2 crs): take 4 courses for 8 crs total 
    • MUPR M321 - M350 Applied Study (2 crs): take 2 courses for 4 crs total
    • MUPR M400 Senior Recital (0 crs) 
      • Students must be enrolled in private applied study in the same term as their recital
    • MUEN M100 - M106 Major Ensemble (1 cr): take 6 courses for 6 crs total
    • MUGN M103 Tech for Music Students (0 crs) 
    • MUIN M115 Intro to Music Tech
    • Music Tech elective for 3 crs selected in consultation with an advisor
    • MUHL M106 Introduction to Music Literature (2 crs)
    • MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music 1
    • MUHL M307 History of Western Art Music 2
    • MUHL M406 Topics in Music History: 1850-Present (2 crs)
    • Music Electives for 3 crs - Selected in consultation with an advisor
  • Theory and Composition courses - complete the following courses for 40 crs with a minimum 3.0 GPA
    • MUTH M102 Theory 1 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M103 Theory 2 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M202 Theory 3 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M203 Theory 4 (4 crs) 
    • MUTH M210 Composition 1 (2 crs)
    • MUTH M211 Composition 2 (2 crs) 
    • MUTH M302 Counterpoint 1 (2 crs)
    • MUTH M303 Counterpoint 2 (2 crs)
    • MUTH M306 Orchestration 1 (2 crs)
    • MUTH M307 Orchestration 2 (2 crs) 
    • MUTH M310 Composition 3 (2 crs) 
    • MUTH M311 Composition 4 (2 crs)
    • MUTH M402 Form & Analysis 1 (2 crs)
    • MUTH M403 Form & Analysis 2 (2 crs) 
    • MUTH M410 Composition 5 (2 crs)
    • MUTH M411 Composition 6 (2 crs) 
       
  • Please see the music regulations that apply to this program.

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Bachelor of Music with Elective Studies in an Outside Field

The Bachelor of Music with Elective Studies in an Outside Field is a 120 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Music courses, Music Cognate courses, a required academic minor or second major outside Music, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum, and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of curriculum requirements - 120 crs required for completion: 
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • Music Courses: 50 crs
    • Music Cognate: 10 crs
    • General Electives: 21 crs
      • These elective credits can be used to fulfill the required minor or second major outside Music.
         
  • Loyola Core requirements - majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the Music curriculum.
     
  • Music courses - complete the following courses for 50 crs: 
    • MUPC M100 Recital Hour 0 crs
      • Students take Recital Hour for 0 crs every semester for 8 semesters
    • MUPC M110 Piano Class 1 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M111 Piano Class 2 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M210 Piano Class 3 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M300 Essentials of Conducting (2 crs)
    • MUPR M121 - M150 Applied Study (2 crs): take 4 courses for 8 crs total 
    • MUPR M321 - M350 Applied Study (2 crs): take 2 courses for 4 crs total
    • MUPR M300 Junior Recital (0 crs)
      • Students must be enrolled in private applied study in the same term as their recital.
    • MUEN M100 - M106 Major Ensemble (1 cr): take 6 courses for 6 crs total
    • MUGN M103 Tech for Music Students (0 crs) 
    • MUHL M106 Introduction to Music Literature (2 crs)
    • MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music 1
    • MUHL M307 History of Western Art Music 2
    • MUTH M102 Theory 1 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M103 Theory 2 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M202 Theory 3 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M203 Theory 4 (4 crs)
    • Music Electives for 3 crs - Selected in consultation with an advisor
       
  • Music Cognate courses for 10 crs - Selected in consultation with an advisor
     
  • General Electives - complete 21 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Music program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
    • Students in this program are required to complete a minor outside Music, which will draw from these General Elective credits.  A second major may increase the number of credits required to complete the degree.
       
  • Please see the music regulations that apply to this program.

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Bachelor of Music - Guitar

The Bachelor of Music - Guitar is a 120 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements and Music courses; there are no general electives in this program. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum, and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of curriculum requirements - 120 crs required for completion: 
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • Music courses: 81 crs
       
  • Loyola Core requirements - majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the Music curriculum.
     
  • Music courses - complete the following courses for 81 crs: 
    • MUPC M100 Recital Hour 0 crs
      • Students take Recital Hour for 0 crs every semester for 8 semesters
    • MUPC M110 Piano Class 1 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M111 Piano Class 2 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M210 Piano Class 3 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M300 Essentials of Conducting (2 crs)
    • MUPC M402 Guitar Concepts (1 cr): take 2 courses for 2 crs total
    • MUPR M129 Applied Study - Guitar (2 crs): take 4 courses for 8 crs total 
    • MUPR M329 Applied Study - Guitar (3 cr): take 4 courses for 12 crs total
    • MUPR M300 Junior Recital (0 crs)
      • Students must be enrolled in private applied study in the same term as their recital
    • MUPR M400 Senior Recital (0 crs)
      • Students must be enrolled in private applied study in the same term as their recital
    • Crossover Semester for Guitar Majors: Usually in the Junior year. Take one credit of jazz guitar (one semester of one-half hour lessons) as part of their applied studies in classical guitar. Take two credit hours (one semester of hour lessons) in classical guitar during the crossover semester. 
    • MUEN M100 - M106 Major Ensemble (1 cr): take 4 courses for 4 crs total
    • MUEN M305 Guitar Ensemble (1 cr): take 4 courses for 4 crs total
    • MUGN M103 Tech for Music Students (0 crs) 
    • MUHL M106 Introduction to Music Literature (2 crs)
    • MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music 1
    • MUHL M307 History of Western Art Music 2
    • MUTH M102 Theory 1 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M103 Theory 2 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M202 Theory 3 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M203 Theory 4 (4 crs) 
    • MUTH M302 Counterpoint 1 (2 crs)
    • MUTH M306 Orchestration 1 (2 crs)
    • Choose one of the following courses for 2 crs:
      • MUTH M402 Form & Analysis 1 (2 crs)
      • MUTH M403 Form & Analysis 2 (2 crs) 
    • Music Electives for 16 crs - Selected in consultation with an advisor
       
  • Please see the music regulations that apply to this program.

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Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies

The Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies is a 120 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements and Music courses; there are no general electives in this program. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum, and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of curriculum requirements - 120 crs required for completion: 
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • Music courses: 81 crs
       
  • Loyola Core requirements - majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the Music curriculum.
     
  • Music courses - complete the following courses for 81 crs: 
    • MUPC M100 Recital Hour 0 crs
      • Students take Recital Hour for 0 crs every semester for 8 semesters
    • MUPC M110 Piano Class 1 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M111 Piano Class 2 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M300 Essentials of Conducting (2 crs)
    • MUPR M121 - M150 Applied Study (2 crs): take 4 courses for 8 crs total 
    • MUPR M321 - M350 Applied Study (3 crs): take 4 courses for 12 crs total
    • MUPR M300 Junior Recital (0 crs)
      • Students must be enrolled in private applied study in the same term as their recital
    • MUPR M400 Senior Recital (0 crs)
      • Students must be enrolled in private applied study in the same term as their recital
    • MUEN M105 Major Ensemble (1 cr): take 6 courses for 6 crs total
      • Jazz voice principals may take MUEN M210 Contemporary Ensemble 
    • MUEN M304 Jazz Combo (1 cr): take 6 courses for 6 crs total
    • MUGN M103 Tech for Music Students (0 crs) 
    • MUIN M110 Intro to Music Industry Studies 
    • MUHL M106 Introduction to Music Literature (2 crs)
    • MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music 1
    • MUHL M307 History of Western Art Music 2
    • MUHL M310 Evolution of Jazz Styles (2 crs) 
    • MUTH M102 Theory 1 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M103 Theory 2 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M202 Theory 3 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M203 Theory 4 (4 crs) 
    • Choose one of the following courses for 2 crs: 
      • MUTH M304 Jazz Composition 
      • MUTH M309 Modern Arranging
    • MUJZ M107 Jazz Piano and Theory (2 crs)
    • MUJZ M108 Improvisation 1 (2 crs)
    • MUJZ M109 Improvisation 2 (2 crs)
    • MUJZ M208 Improvisation 3 (2 crs)
    • MUJZ M209 Improvisation 4 (2 crs)
    • MUJZ M308 Improvisation 5 (2 crs)
    • MUJZ M309 Improvisation 6 (2 crs) 
    • Jazz piano principals must replace Piano Classes 1 & 2 and Jazz Piano and Theory with four hours of music electives selected in consultation with an advisor 
       
  • Please see the music regulations that apply to this program.

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Bachelor of Music - Keyboard

The Bachelor of Music - Keyboard is a 120 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements and Music courses; there are no general electives in this program. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum, and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of curriculum requirements - 120 crs required for completion: 
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • Music courses: 81 crs
       
  • Loyola Core requirements - majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the Music curriculum.
     
  • Music courses - complete the following courses for 81 crs: 
    • MUPC M100 Recital Hour 0 crs
      • Students take Recital Hour for 0 crs every semester for 8 semesters
    • MUPC M300 Essentials of Conducting (2 crs)
    • MUPR M133 or M136 Applied Study (2 crs): take 4 courses for 8 crs total 
    • MUPR M333 or M336 Applied Study (3 cr): take 4 courses for 12 crs total
    • MUPR M300 Junior Recital (0 crs)
      • Students must be enrolled in private applied study in the same term as their recital
    • MUPR M400 Senior Recital (0 crs)
      • Students must be enrolled in private applied study in the same term as their recital
    • MUEN M100 - M106, or M306 Major Ensemble (1 cr): take 6 courses for 6 crs total
    • MUEN M200 - M312 Minor Ensemble (1 cr): take 4 courses for 4 crs total
    • MUEN M400 Accompanying (1 cr): take 2 courses for 2 crs total
    • MUGN M103 Tech for Music Students (0 crs) 
    • MUHL M106 Introduction to Music Literature (2 crs)
    • MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music 1
    • MUHL M307 History of Western Art Music 2
    • MUHL M308 Piano Literature 1
    • MUHL M309 Piano Literature 2 
    • MUHL M406 Topics in Music Hist: 1850 - Present (2 crs)
    • MUTH M102 Theory 1 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M103 Theory 2 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M202 Theory 3 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M203 Theory 4 (4 crs) 
    • Choose one of the following courses for 2 crs:
      • MUTH M302 Counterpoint 1 (2 crs)
      • MUTH M303 Counterpoint 2 (2 crs)
    • MUTH M306 Orchestration 1 (2 crs)
    • Choose one of the following courses for 2 crs:
      • MUTH M402 Form & Analysis 1 (2 crs)
      • MUTH M403 Form & Analysis 2 (2 crs) 
    • MUPD M110 Intro to Piano Pedagogy 1 (2 crs)
    • MUPD M111 Intro to Piano Pedagogy 2 (2 crs)
    • Music Electives for 5 crs - Selected in consultation with an advisor
       
  • Please see the music regulations that apply to this program.

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Bachelor of Music - Music Industry Studies

The Bachelor of Music - Music Industry Studies is a 120 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements and courses in Music, Music Industry, and Music Technology; there are no general electives in this program. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum, and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of curriculum requirements - 120 crs required for completion: 
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • Music courses: 44 crs
    • Music Industry courses: 22 crs
    • Music Technology courses: 9 crs
    • Music/Tech Electives: 6 crs
       
  • Loyola Core requirements - majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the Music curriculum.
     
  • Music courses - complete the following courses for 44 crs: 
    • MUPC M100 Recital Hour 0 crs
      • Students take Recital Hour for 0 crs every semester for 8 semesters
    • MUPC M110 Piano Class 1 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M111 Piano Class 2 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M300 Essentials of Conducting (2 cr)
    • MUPR M121 - M150 Applied Study (2 cr): take 4 courses for 8 crs total 
    • MUPR M321 - M350 Applied Study (2 crs): take 2 courses for 4 crs total
    • MUPR M300 Junior Recital (0 crs)
      • Students must be enrolled in private applied study in the same term as their recital
    • MUEN M100 - M106 Major Ensemble (1 cr): take 6 courses for 6 crs total
    • MUHL M106 Introduction to Music Literature (2 cr)
    • MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music 1
    • MUHL M307 History of Western Art Music 2
    • MUTH M102 Theory 1 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M103 Theory 2 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M202 Theory 3 (4 crs)
    • Music Theory Elective for 2 crs
       
  • Music Industry - complete the following courses for 22 crs: 
    • MUIN M100 Music Industry Forum (1 cr): taken over 4 semesters for a total of 4 crs
    • MUIN M110 Introduction to Music Industry Studies
    • MUIN M201 Music Industry Legal Issues 1
    • MUIN M215 Music Industry Management
    • MUIN M310 Contracts and Compensation
    • MUIN M315 Music Industry Marketing
    • MUIN M400 Music Industry Entrepreneurship 
       
  • Music Technology - take the following courses for 9 crs: 
    • MUIN M115 Introduction to Music Technology
    • MUIN M225 Digital Audio Production
    • MUIN M265 Internet Technologies 1
       
  • Music/Tech Electives - take 6 crs of elective credit selected in consultation with an advisor. 
     
  • Please see the music regulations that apply to this program.

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Bachelor of Music - Orchestral Instruments

The Bachelor of Music - Orchestral Instruments is a 120 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements and Music courses; there are no general electives in this program. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum, and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of curriculum requirements - 120 crs required for completion: 
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • Music courses: 81 crs
       
  • Loyola Core requirements - majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the Music curriculum.
     
  • Music courses - complete the following courses for 81 crs: 
    • MUPC M100 Recital Hour 0 crs
      • Students take Recital Hour for 0 crs every semester for 8 semesters
    • MUPC M110 Piano Class 1 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M111 Piano Class 2 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M210 Piano Class 3 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M300 Essentials of Conducting (2 crs)
    • MUPR M121 - M150 Applied Study (2 crs): take 4 courses for 8 crs total 
    • MUPR M321 - M350 Applied Study (3 crs): take 4 courses for 12 crs total
    • MUPR M300 Junior Recital (0 crs)
      • Students must be enrolled in private applied study in the same term as their recital
    • MUPR M400 Senior Recital (0 crs)
      • Students must be enrolled in private applied study in the same term as their recital
    • MUEN M100 - M106 Major Ensemble (1 cr): take 8 courses for 8 crs total
    • MUGN M103 Tech for Music Students (0 crs) 
    • MUHL M106 Introduction to Music Literature (2 crs)
    • MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music 1
    • MUHL M307 History of Western Art Music 2
    • MUHL M406 Topics in Music History 1850-Present (2 crs)
    • MUHL M406 - M410 Music History Elective (2 crs)
    • MUTH M102 Theory 1 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M103 Theory 2 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M202 Theory 3 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M203 Theory 4 (4 crs) 
    • Choose one of the following courses: 
      • MUTH M302 Counterpoint 1 (2 crs)
      • MUTH M303 Counterpoint 2 (2 crs)
    • MUTH M306 Orchestration 1 (2 crs)
    • Choose one of the following courses: 
      • MUTH M402 Form & Analysis 1 (2 crs)
      • MUTH M403 Form & Analysis 2 (2 crs) 
    • Music Electives for 14 crs - Selected in consultation with an advisor
       
  • Please see the music regulations that apply to this program.

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Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance

The Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance is a 120 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Music courses, and general electives in this program. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum, and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of curriculum requirements - 120 crs required for completion: 
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • Music courses: 78 crs
    • General Electives: 3 crs
       
  • Loyola Core requirements - majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the Music curriculum.
     
  • Music courses - complete the following courses for 78 crs: 
    • MUPC M100 Recital Hour 0 crs
      • Students take Recital Hour for 0 crs every semester for 8 semesters
    • MUPC M110 Piano Class 1 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M111 Piano Class 2 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M210 Piano Class 3 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M300 Essentials of Conducting (2 crs)
    • MUPC M101 Freshman Voice Lab (0 crs)
    • MUPR M148 Applied Study (2 crs): take 4 courses for 8 crs total 
    • MUPR M348 Applied Study (3 crs): take 4 courses for 12 crs total
    • MUPR M300 Junior Recital (0 crs)
      • Students must be enrolled in private applied study in the same term as their recital
    • MUPR M400 Senior Recital (0 crs)
      • Students must be enrolled in private applied study in the same term as their recital
    • MUEN M100 - M106 Major Ensemble (1 cr): take 8 courses for 8 crs total
    • MUEN M201 Opera Workshop (1 cr): take 4 courses for 4 crs total
    • MUGN M100 Italian Diction Repertoire (1 cr)
    • MUGN M103 Tech for Music Students (0 crs)
    • MUGN M200 French Diction & Rep 1 (1 cr)
    • MUGN M201 French Diction & Rep 2 (1 cr)
    • MUGN M300 German Diction & Rep 1 (1 cr)
    • MUGN M301 German Diction & Rep 2 (1 cr)
    • MUHL M106 Introduction to Music Literature (2 crs)
    • MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music 1
    • MUHL M307 History of Western Art Music 2
    • MUHL M407 Topics in Opera Lit (2 crs)
    • MUTH M102 Theory 1 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M103 Theory 2 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M202 Theory 3 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M203 Theory 4 (4 crs) 
    • MUTH M302 Counterpoint 1 (2 crs)
    • Choose one of the following courses: 
      • MUTH M402 Form & Analysis 1 (2 crs)
      • MUTH M403 Form & Analysis 2 (2 crs) 
    • Music Electives for 6 crs - Selected in consultation with an advisor
       
  • General Electives: complete 3 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Music program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums.
     
  • Please see the music regulations that apply to this program.

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Jazz Studies Minor

  • Students complete the following courses for 18 crs: 
    • MUHL M310 Evolution of Jazz Styles (2 crs)
    • MUJZ M108 Improvisation 1 (2 crs)
    • MUJZ M109 Improvisation 2 (2 crs)
    • MUJZ M208 Improvisation 3 (2 crs)
    • MUJZ M209 Improvisation 4 (2 crs) 
    • MUEN M105 Jazz Band (1 cr) take 4 courses for 4 crs total
    • MUEN M121 - M150 Applied Study (1 cr) take 4 courses for 4 crs total
  • Students must successfully complete the sophomore jazz board exam

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Music Minor

  • Students complete the following courses for 24 crs: 
    • MUHL M106 Intro to Music Literature (2 crs) 
    • MUTH M102 Theory 1 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M103 Theory 2 (4 crs) 
    • MUPR M121 - M150 Applied Study (Individual) - select 2 courses for 2 crs total
    • Applied Study (Class) for 2 crs - select 2 courses for 2 crs from:
      • MUPC M110 Piano Class I - Majors (1 cr)
      • MUPC M111 Piano Class II - Majors (1 cr)
      • MUPC M115 Piano Class I - Non Majors (1 cr)
      • MUPC M130 Guitar Class I - Non Majors (1 cr)
    • MUEN M100 - M106 Major Ensemble - select 2 courses for 2 crs total
    • Music Electives for 8 crs, selected in consultation with an advisor. MUGN T121 can be applied towards electives. 

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Music Education

For students who intend to focus on Music Education, the School of Music & Theatre Professions offers Bachelor of Music Education (BME) degrees. Admission to these programs require auditions as specified by the College of Music & Media. 

Music Education students have academic progression requirements (portals) and a student teaching internship requirement, and they must meet these requirements to be recommended by Loyola University New Orleans faculty for Louisiana state teacher certification.

BME students must earn the minimum grade of C in all music courses and professional education courses that count towards the degree. A 2.75 GPA in the major curriculum and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required to complete the Loyola degree. In addition, students must pass Praxis II PLT (Principles of Learning and Teaching) and Music Content Area exams and complete other program requirements to be eligible for state teacher certification.

Academic Programs in Music Education include: 

Music Education Regulations include:

Bachelor of Music Education in Instrumental Music

The Bachelor of Music Education in Instrumental Music track is a 128 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Music courses, Music Education courses, and  Teacher Education courses; there are no general electives in this program. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, Music Education progression requirements, and BME GPA requirements.

  • Overview of curriculum requirements - 128 crs required for completion: 
    • Loyola Core: 30 crs
    • Music courses: 53 crs
    • Music Education courses: 36 crs
    • Teacher Education courses: 9 crs
       
  • Loyola Core requirements - majors complete a modified Loyola Core with 30 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include: 
    • Creative Arts & Cultures requirement is satisfied by MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music 1 in the Music curriculum
    • Social Sciences requirement is satisfied by TEAC A100 Multicultural Education in the Teacher Education curriculum
    • BME students complete either the Christian Traditions requirement or the World Religions requirement, but not both.
    • BME students do not take a Philosophy II course.
       
  • Music Courses - complete the following courses for 53 crs: 
    • MUPC M100 Recital Hour 0 crs
      • Students take Recital Hour for 0 crs every semester for 6 semesters
    • MUPC M110 Piano Class 1 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M111 Piano Class 2 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M210 Piano Class 3 (1 cr) 
    • MUPC M300 Essentials of Conducting (2 crs)
    • MUPC M301 Instrumental Conducting (2 crs)
    • MUGN M103 Tech for Music Students (0 crs) 
    • MUPR M121 - M150 Applied Study (2 crs): take 4 courses for 8 crs total 
    • MUPR M321 - M350 Applied Study (2 crs): take 2 courses for 4 crs total
    • MUED M301 Music Education Recital (0 crs) 
      • Students must be enrolled in private applied study the same term as their recital
    • MUEN M100 - M106 Major Ensemble (1 cr): take 6 courses for 6 crs total
    • MUHL M106 Introduction to Music Literature (2 crs)
    • MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music 1
    • MUHL M307 History of Western Art Music 2
    • MUTH M102 Theory 1 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M103 Theory 2 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M202 Theory 3 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M203 Theory 4 (4 crs) 
    • MUTH M306 Orchestration 1 (2 crs)
    • Choose one of the following for 2 crs: 
      • MUHL M310 Evolution of Jazz Styles (2 crs)
      • MUTH M309 Modern Arranging (2 crs) 
         
  • Music Education - complete the following courses for 36 crs.
    • MUED M100 Prelude to Music Education (1 cr)
    • MUED M110 String Class 1 (1 cr)
    • MUED M120 Seminar in Music Education (0 crs) 
      • Students take Seminar in Music Education for 0 crs for 6 semesters
    • MUED M210 Brass Class 1 (1 cr)
    • MUED M212 Percussion Class 1 (1 cr) 
    • MUED M252 Music for Special Learners
    • MUPC M120 Voice Class (1 cr)
    • MUPD M406 Vocal Pedagogy (2 crs)
    • MUED M306 Instrumental Music Education Methods
    • MUED M308 General Music Education Methods 1
    • MUED M309 Psychology of Teaching & Learning Music
    • MUED M310 Woodwind Class 1 (1 cr)
    • MUED M320 Teaching Music (2 crs)
    • MUED M321 Contemporary Teaching Methods (2 crs)
    • MUED M399 Intro to Teaching Residency 
    • MUED M400 Teaching Residency (6 crs)
    • MUED M452 Teaching Residency Seminar
       
  • Teacher Education - complete the following courses for 9 crs. 
    • TEAC A100 Foundations of Multicultural Education
    • TEAC A310 Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools
    • TEAC A312 Teaching Students with Dyslexia
       
  • Please see the music regulations that apply to this program.
     
  • Please see the music education regulations that apply to this program.

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Bachelor of Music Education in Vocal Music

The Bachelor of Music Education in Vocal Music track is a 128 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Music courses, Music Education courses, and Teacher Education courses; there are no general electives in this program. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, Music Education progression requirements, and BME GPA requirements.

  • Overview of curriculum requirements - 128 crs required for completion: 
    • Loyola Core: 30 crs
    • Music courses: 57 crs
    • Music Education courses: 32 crs
    • Teacher Education courses: 9 crs
       
  • Loyola Core requirements - majors complete a modified Loyola Core with 30 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include: 
    • Creative Arts & Cultures requirement is satisfied by MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music 1 in the Music curriculum
    • Social Sciences requirement is satisfied by TEAC A100 Multicultural Education in the Teacher Education curriculum
    • BME students complete either the Christian Traditions requirement or the World Religions requirement, but not both.
    • BME students do not take a Philosophy II course.
       
  • Music Courses - complete the following courses for 57 crs: 
    • MUPC M100 Recital Hour 0 crs
      • Students take Recital Hour for 0 crs every semester for 6 semesters
    • MUPC M101 Freshman Voice Lab (0 crs)
    • MUPC M110 Piano Class 1 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M111 Piano Class 2 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M210 Piano Class 3 (1 cr) 
    • MUPC M211 Class Piano for Clinicians (1 cr)
    • MUPC M310 Score Reading for Music Education (1 cr): take 2 courses for a total of 2 crs
    • MUPC M300 Essentials of Conducting (2 crs)
    • MUPC M302 Choral Conducting (2 crs)
    • MUGN M100 Italian Diction Repertoire (1 cr)
    • MUGN M103 Tech for Music Students (0 crs) 
    • MUGN M200 French Diction & Rep 1 (1 cr)
    • MUGN M300 German Diction & Rep 1 (1 cr) 
    • MUPR M148 Applied Study Voice (2 crs): take 4 courses for 8 crs total 
    • MUPR M348 Applied Study Voice (2 crs):  take 2 courses for 4 crs total
    • MUED M301 Music Education Recital (0 crs) 
      • Students must be enrolled in private applied study the same term as their recital
    • MUEN M100 - M106 Major Ensemble (1 cr): take 6 courses for 6 crs total
    • MUHL M106 Introduction to Music Literature (2 crs)
    • MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music 1
    • MUHL M307 History of Western Art Music 2
    • MUTH M102 Theory 1 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M103 Theory 2 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M202 Theory 3 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M203 Theory 4 (4 crs) 
    • MUTH M306 Orchestration 1 (2 crs)
       
  • Music Education - complete the following courses for 32 crs.
    • MUED M100 Prelude to Music Education (1 cr)
    • MUED M120 Seminar in Music Education (0 crs) 
      • Students take Seminar in Music Education for 0 crs for 6 semesters
    • MUED M220 Intro to Teaching Instrumental Music  (1 cr) 
    • MUED M252 Music for Special Learners
    • MUPD M406 Vocal Pedagogy (2 crs)
    • MUED M307 Choral Music Education Methods
    • MUED M308 General Music Education Methods
    • MUED M309 Psychology of Teaching & Learning Music
    • MUED M320 Teaching Music (2 crs)
    • MUED M321 Contemporary Teaching Methods (2 crs)
    • MUED M399 Intro to Teaching Residency 
    • MUED M400 Teaching Residency (6 crs)
    • MUED M452 Teaching Residency Seminar
       
  • Teacher Education - complete the following courses for 9 crs. 
    • TEAC A100 Foundations of Multicultural Education
    • TEAC A310 Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools
    • TEAC A312 Teaching Students with Dyslexia
       
  • Please see the music regulations that apply to this program.
     
  • Please see the music education regulations that apply to this program.

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Alternative Music Teacher Certification 

Music Education Certification-Only Programs are available for students who already have a bachelor's degree in music. Both programs are 33 credit hours designed to prepare students for certification as a Music Teacher. 

Alternative Music Teacher Certification in Instrumental Music

  • Students take the following courses for 33 credit hours: 
    • TEAC A100 Foundations of Multicultural Education
    • TEAC A310 Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools
    • TEAC A312 Teaching Students with Dyslexia
    • MUED M250 Practicum in Music Education (0 crs)
    • MUED M252 Music for Special Learners
    • MUED M306 Instrumental Music Education Methods
    • MUED M308 General Music Education Methods
    • MUED M309 Psychology of Teaching & Learning Music
    • MUED M399 Intro to Teaching Residency
    • MUED M400 Teaching Residency (6 crs)
    • MUED M452 Teaching Residency Seminar 

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Alternative Music Teacher Certification in Vocal Music

  • Students take the following courses for 33 credit hours: 
    • TEAC A100 Foundations of Multicultural Education
    • TEAC A310 Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools
    • TEAC A312 Teaching Students with Dyslexia
    • MUED M250 Practicum in Music Education (0 crs)
    • MUED M252 Music for Special Learners
    • MUED M307 Choral Music Education Methods
    • MUED M308 General Music Education Methods
    • MUED M309 Psychology of Teaching & Learning Music
    • MUED M399 Intro to Teaching Residency
    • MUED M400 Teaching Residency (6 crs)
    • MUED M452 Teaching Residency Seminar 

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Music Education Regulations

Portals
Music education candidate progress is determined by assessment measures employed at transition portals 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  • Portal 1- (Freshman)
    • Acceptance to College of Music and Media (Freshman)
    • Achieve a grade of C (2.0) or better in Prelude to Music Education (MUED M100) and Foundations of Multicultural Education (TEAC A100)
  • Portal 2- (Sophomore — Junior)
    • Methods courses and field components: MUED M306, MUED M307, or MUED M308
    • Passing scores on Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Exam and Praxis II Music Content Area Exam
    • Music Education Recital (MUED M301)
  • Portal 3- (Senior)
    • Remaining coursework
    • Completion of all other program requirements
    • Teaching Residency (MUED M399; MUED M400) and Teaching Residency Seminar (MUED M452)
    • Application for certification
  • Portal 4– Licensed Practice
    • Follow-up graduate surveys
    • COMPASS (Charlotte Danielson Framework as the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching)

State Certification in Music Education
To be recommended by Loyola University New Orleans for teacher certification as a K — 12 instrumental music teacher or vocal teacher in Louisiana, the teacher candidate must fulfill all the requirements specified by the department for the degree program in music education. The degree program incorporates all the requirements for certification by the State of Louisiana for teaching in grades K – 12. Certification requirements for Louisiana including reciprocity with other states are established by the Louisiana State Department of Education and are subject to change. Any such changes will be incorporated into the teacher preparation programs.

Teaching Residency
The "Teaching Residency" culminating experience in music teacher education includes enrollment in the introduction to teaching residency (first semester) and teaching residency (second semester). The teaching residency is a full-time, off-campus, school-based experience comprising a year-long placement. During the teaching residency, the teacher candidate is expected to assume all responsibilities of a certified teacher. Resident teaching is clinical practice supervised by one or more faculty members in the music education department and a mentor teacher in the school.

Upon successful completion of the teaching residency and certification by the state of Louisiana Department of Education, teacher candidates qualify for application for the bachelor of music education (BME) degree. Faculty review may require probation or removal of a teacher candidate for a given period. The services of the university counseling center are available for the purpose of career counseling to assist student teacher candidates.

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Music Industry

For students who intend to focus on Music Industry, the School of Music & Theatre Professions offers a Bachelor of Arts program and three Bachelor of Sciences programs, including programs in Popular and Commercial Music and Hip Hop and R&B, and minors. Admission to these programs requires auditions as specified by the College of Music & Media. 

Academic Programs in Music Industry include: 

Bachelor of Arts - Music Industry Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Studies is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Music Industry core courses, Music Studies courses, Forum requirements, Tech Foundations courses, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • Music Industry Core: 21 crs
    • Music Studies: 3 crs
    • Forum: 8 crs
    • Tech Foundations: 9 crs
    • General Electives: 40 crs
       
  • Loyola Core: majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the Music Studies curriculum.
     
  • Music Industry Core - complete the following courses for 21 crs: 
    • MUIN M110 Intro to Music Industry Studies
    • MUIN M201 Music Industry Legal Issues 1
    • MUIN M215 Music Industry Management 
    • MUIN M310 Contacts and Compensation
    • MUIN M315 Music Industry Marketing
    • MUIN M400 Music Industry Entrepreneurship
    • MUIN M450 Music Industry Senior Seminar
       
  • Music Studies - complete one of the following courses for 3 crs: 
    • MUIN M202 History of the Music Industry
    • MUIN O244 History of American Pop Music
       
  • Forum: complete the following courses for 8 crs: 
    • MUIN M100 Music Industry Forum (1 cr) take 8 for a total of 8 crs
       
  • Tech Foundations - complete the following courses for 9 crs: 
    • MUIN M115 Introduction to Music Technology
    • MUIN M225 Digital Audio Production
    • MUIN M265 Internet Technologies I
       
  • General Electives: complete 40 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.

    Courses with variable credit hours may be taken to fulfill general electives requirements. For example, students may take 3 courses that are 1 cr each, or one course for 3 crs. 

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Bachelor of Science - Music Industry Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Music Industry Studies is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Music Industry courses, Business courses, Forum requirements, Music courses, Tech Foundations courses, a Tech & Skills track, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • Music Industry: 24 crs
    • Business Courses: 12 crs
    • Forum: 8 crs
    • Music: 4 crs
    • Tech Foundations: 9 crs
    • Tech/Skills Track: 12 crs
    • General Electives: 12 crs
       
  • Loyola Core: majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the Music curriculum.
     
  • Music Industry Core - complete the following courses for 24 crs: 
    • MUIN M110 Intro to Music Industry Studies
    • MUIN M201 Music Industry Legal Issues 1
    • MUIN M215 Music Industry Management 
    • MUIN M260 Music Industry Internship
    • MUIN M310 Contracts and Compensation
    • MUIN M315 Music Industry Marketing
    • MUIN M400 Music Industry Entrepreneurship
    • MUIN M450 Music Industry Senior Seminar
       
  • Business Courses - select one 12 crs sequence in consultation with an advisor. Students can use 9-12 crs of their elective track requirements to complete a Business minor in the area matching their elected sequence 
    • Accounting Sequence - 12 crs: 
      • ACCT B202 Financial Accounting
      • ACCT B305 Intermediate Accounting I
      • ACCT B310 Strategic Cost Management
      • LGST B300 Business Law for Accounting
    • Business Administration Sequence - 12 crs: 
      • BA B100 A.I. & the Future of Business
      • FIN B200 Personal Finance
      • LGST B105 Law in Business
      • MGT B245 Managing People & Organizations
    • Business Analytics Sequence- 12 crs: 
      • BUAN B205 Business Analytics
      • BUAN B305 Business Decision Modeling
        • BUAN B310 Decision Support Systems may be substituted with permission of advisor
      • MGT B250 Management Information & Cybersecurity
      • MGT B325 Operations & Supply Chain Management
    • Economics Sequence - 12 crs: 
      • ECON B200 Microeconomics
      • ECON B201 Macroeconomics
      • ECON B300 Intermediate Microeconomics
        • ECON B301 Intermediate Macroeconomics may be substituted with permission of advisor
      • MATH A257 Calculus 1
    • Entrepreneurship Sequence - 12 crs: 
      • ACCT B202 Financial Accounting
      • MGT B245 Managing People & Organizations
      • MKT B100 Marketing & Consumer Insight
      • ENTR B300 Entrepreneurship
    • Marketing Sequence - 12 crs:
      • BA B100 A.I. & the Future of Business
      • ECON B200 Microeconomics
      • MKT B100 Marketing & Consumer Insight
      • MKT B460 Digital Marketing Analysis
        • A different Marketing (MKT) elective may be substituted with permission of advisor
           
  • Forum - complete the following courses for 8 crs: 
    • MUIN M100 Music Industry Forum (1 cr) take 8 for a total of 8 crs
       
  • Music - complete the following courses for 4 crs: 
    • MUIN M105 Music Industry Musicianship
    • Music Electives for 2 crs. 
       
  • Tech Foundations - complete the following courses for 9 crs: 
    • MUIN M115 Introduction to Music Technology
    • MUIN M225 Digital Audio Production
    • MUIN M265 Internet Technologies I
       
  • Tech/Skills Track - complete 12 crs of coursework in consultation with an advisor. 
     
  • General Electives: complete 12 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
    Courses with variable credit hours may be taken to fulfill general electives requirements. For example, students may take 3 courses that are 1 cr each, or one course for 3 crs. 

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Bachelor of Science - Hip Hop and R&B

The Bachelor of Science in Hip Hop and R&B is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Music Core courses, Music & Context courses, Music Technology Core courses, Technology & Production courses, Music Industry Core courses, Creative Core courses, Forum requirements, and General Electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • Music Core: 6 crs
    • Music & Context:  9 crs
    • Music Technology Core:  9 crs
    • Technology & Production: 12 crs
    • Music Industry Core: 21 crs
    • Creative Core:  8 crs
    • Forum: 4 crs
    • General Electives: 12 crs
       
  • Loyola Core: majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the Music curriculum.
     
  • Music Core - complete the following courses for 6 crs: 
    • MUIN M105 Music Industry Musicianship 1 (2 crs)
    • MUIN M106 Music Industry Musicianship 2 (2 crs) 
    • MUPC M110 Piano Class 1 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M111 Piano Class 2 (1 cr)  
       
  • Music & Context - complete the following courses for 9 crs:
    • MUIN M170 History of Urban Music
    • MUIN M245 Artist Health & Wellness
    • ENGL A206 Reading Poetry
       
  • Music Technology Core - complete the following courses for 9 crs:
    • MUIN M115 Intro to Music Technology
    • MUIN M225 Digital Audio Production
    • MUIN M265 Internet Technologies 1
       
  • Technology & Production - complete the following courses for 12 crs: 
    • MUIN M355 Recording Studio Techniques
    • MUIN M365 Urban Music Production 1
    • MUIN M440 Production of Recorded Music
    • MUIN M465 Urban Music Production 2
       
  • Music Industry Core - complete the following courses for 21 crs: 
    • MUIN M110 Intro to Music Industry Studies
    • MUIN M201 Music Industry Legal Issues 1
    • MUIN M215 Music Industry Management
    • MUIN M310 Contracts and Compensation
    • MUIN M315 Music Industry Marketing
    • MUIN M370 Artist Development
    • Choose one of the following for 3 crs: 
      • MUIN M450 Music Industry Senior Seminar
      • MUIN M480 Popular Music Capstone
         
  • Creative Core - complete one or both of the following courses, repeating either or both for a total of 8 crs:
    • MUEN M210 Contemporary Ensemble (1 crs) 
    • MUPR M389 Production & Songwriting Private Lessons (2 crs)
       
  • Forum - complete the following courses for 4 crs: 
    • MUIN M100 Music Industry Forum (1 cr) take 4 for a total of 4 crs
       
  • General Electives: complete 12 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.

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Bachelor of Science - Popular & Commercial Music

The Bachelor of Science in Popular & Commercial Music is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Music Foundations courses, Music Technology courses, Applied Study courses, Ensemble courses, a Style & Practice course, Music Theory courses, Forum requirements, and Music Industry Studies courses; there are no general electives in this program. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • Music Foundations: 9 crs
    • Music Technology: 12 crs
    • Applied Study: 16 crs
    • Ensemble: 8 crs
    • Style & Practice: 3 crs
    • Music Theory: 14 crs
    • Forum: 4 crs
    • Music Industry Studies: 15 crs
       
  • Loyola Core: majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the Music curriculum.
     
  • Music Foundations - complete the following courses for 9 crs: 
    • MUPC M110 Piano Class 1 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M111 Piano Class 2 (1 cr) 
    • MUPC M200 Piano for Popular Music (1 cr) 
    • MUIN M245 Artist Health & Wellness
    • MUIN O244 History of American Pop Music
       
  • Music Technology - complete the following courses for 12 crs: 
    • MUIN M115 Intro to Music Technology
    • MUIN M225 Digital Audio Production
    • MUIN M265 Internet Technologies 1
    • MUIN M355 Recording Studio Techniques
       
  • Applied Study - complete the following courses for 16 crs: 
    • MUPR M160 - M188 Applied Study (2 crs) take 4 courses for 8 crs total
    • MUPR M360 - M388 Applied Study (2 crs) take 4 courses for 8 crs total
    • Proficiency juries are required each semester for students taking MUPR Applied Study courses, except in the terms in which they are subject to recital or capstone juries.
       
  • Ensemble - complete the following courses for 8 crs: 
    • MUEN M210 Contemporary Ensemble (1 cr) take 6 courses for 6 crs total
    • MUEN Electives for 2 crs. 
       
  • Style & Practice - complete the following courses for 3 crs: 
    • MUPC M201 Style & Practice
       
  • Music Theory - complete the following courses for 14 crs: 
    • MUTH M150 Theory of Popular Music 1 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M151 Theory of Popular Music 2 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M250 Theory of Popular Music 3 (4 crs) 
    • MUTH Elective for 2 crs
       
  • Forum - complete the following courses for 4 crs: 
    • MUIN M100 Music Industry Forum (1 cr) take 4 for a total of 4 crs
       
  • Music Industry Core - complete the following courses for 15 crs: 
    • MUIN M110 Intro to Music Industry Studies
    • MUIN M201 Music Industry Legal Issues 1
    • MUIN M215 Music Industry Management 
    • MUIN M315 Music Industry Marketing
    • MUIN M480 Popular Music Capstone
      • Students should be enrolled in private applied study in the same term as their capstone course.
         
  • Please see the music regulations that apply to this program.

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Music Industry Minor

Students complete 21 credit hours of the following coursework with a 2.0 GPA.

  • MUIN M100 Music Industry Forum (1 cr) take 3 courses for 3 crs total
  • MUIN M110 Intro to Music Industry Studies
  • MUIN M115 Intro to Music Technology
  • Music Industry Sequence - choose 4 of the following courses for 12 crs: 
    • MUIN M201 Music Industry Legal Issues 1
    • MUIN M202 History of the Music Industry
    • MUIN M215 Music Industry Management
    • MUIN M225 Digital Audio Production
    • MUIN M265 Internet Technologies 1
    • MUIN M302 Venue Management
    • MUIN M304 History of Music Technology
    • MUIN M310 Contracts and Compensation
    • MUIN M315 Music Industry Marketing
    • MUIN M321 Festival Production
    • MUIN M322 Craft & Business of Songwriting
    • MUIN M325 Tech Topics
    • MUIN M335 Music Supervision
    • MUIN M355 Recording Studio Techniques
    • MUIN M360 Live Sound Production
    • MUIN M400 Music Industry Entrepreneurship
    • MUIN M408 Internet Technologies 2
    • MUIN M410 Electronic Music Production
    • MUIN M420 Contemporary Issues in the Music Industry
    • MUIN M435 Film Scoring
    • MUIN M440 Production of Recorded Music

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Music Therapy

For students who intend to focus on Music Therapy, the School of Music & Theatre Professions offers Bachelor of Music Therapy (BMT) degrees. Admission to these programs require auditions as specified by the College of Music & Media.

Academic Programs in Music Therapy include: 

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Bachelor of Music Therapy - Instrumental 

The Bachelor of Music Therapy - Instrumental is a 120 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Music Courses, Music Therapy & Field Study courses, and Psychology adjunct courses; there are no general electives in this program. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum, and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of curriculum requirements - 120 crs required for completion: 
    • Loyola Core: 27 crs
    • Music Courses: 52 crs total
    • Music Therapy: 23 crs
    • Psychology adjunct: 18 crs
       
  • Loyola Core requirements - majors complete a modified Loyola Core with 27 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
    • Foundations: Investigating Nature requirement is waived
    • Creative Arts & Cultures requirement is satisfied by MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music 1 in the major curriculum
    • Natural Science requirement is satisfied by PSYC A100 Introduction to Psychology in the adjunct curriculum
    • Students complete either a History I (T) or a History II (Q) course.
    • Social Science requirement is satisfied by PSYC A230 Developmental Psychology in the adjunct curriculum
    • Students take PHIL W234 Medical Ethics to complete the Philosophy II requirement.
       
  • Music Courses - students take the following courses for 52 crs: 
    • MUPC M100 Recital Hour 0 crs
      • Students take Recital Hour for 0 crs every semester for 7 semesters
    • MUPC M110 Piano Class 1 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M111 Piano Class 2 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M120 Class Voice (1 cr)
    • MUPC M210 Piano Class 3 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M211 Class Piano for Clinicians (1 cr)
    • MUPC M300 Essentials of Conducting (2 crs)
    • MUPC M400 Guitar Concepts 1 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M401 Guitar Concepts 2 (1 cr)
    • MUPC M402 Guitar Concepts 3 (1 cr)
      • Students who are exempted from piano, voice, and/or guitar replace those credits with electives.
    • MUGN M103 Tech for Music Students (0 crs) 
    • MUGN M406 Psychology of Music
    • MUEN M100 - M106 Major Ensemble (1 cr): take 6 courses for 6 crs total
    • MUPR M121 - M150 Applied Study (2 crs): take 6 courses for 12 crs total 
    • MUPR M300 Junior Recital
      • BMT students are required to make at least one appearance in a recital during their period of study.  
      • Students must be enrolled in private applied study the same term as their recital
    • MUHL M106 Introduction to Music Literature (2 crs)
    • MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music 1
    • MUHL M307 History of Western Art Music 2
    • MUTH M102 Theory 1 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M103 Theory 2 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M202 Theory 3 (4 crs)
    • Music Electives for 1 crs - Selected in consultation with an advisor
       
  • Music Therapy courses - students take the following courses, with a minimum grade of C, for 23 crs: 
    • MUTY M100 Introduction / Definition (2 crs)
    • MUTY M120 Recreative & Compositional Methods (2 crs)
    • MUTY M200 MUTY in Education & Habilitation (3 crs)
    • MUTY M220 Receptive Methods (2 crs)
    • MUTY M325 Music Therapy in Healthcare (3 crs)
    • MUTY M330 Clinical Improvisation Methods (2 crs)
    • MUTY M435 MUTY Mental Health & Wellness (3 crs)
    • MUTY M440 Professional Topics in Music Therapy (1 cr) 
    • MUTY M117 Orientation to Field Studies (1 cr)
    • MUTY M217 MUTY Field Work Seminar 2 (1 cr)
    • MUTY M317 MUTY Field Work Seminar 3 (1 cr)
    • MUTY M417 MUTY Field Work Seminar 4 (1 cr)
    • MUTY M497 Music Therapy Internship (1 cr)
       
  • Music therapy students take barrier exams in the second, third, and fourth years of study.  Students who are unable to complete a given barrier exam may be required to complete additional coursework or delay required coursework before retaking the barrier exam.
     
  • Psychology adjunct - students take the following courses for 18 crs: 
    • PSYC A100 Intro to Psychology
    • PSYC A230 Developmental Psychology
    • PSYC A235 Abnormal Psychology
    • PSYC A301 Introduction to Research
    • PSYC A303 Statistics & Methods
    • PSCH A315 Behavioral Neuroscience
       
  • Please see the music regulations that apply to this program.

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Bachelor of Music Therapy - Vocal

The Bachelor of Music Therapy - Vocal is a 120 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Music Courses, Music Therapy & Field Study courses, and Psychology adjunct courses; there are no general electives in this program. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum, and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

Curricular requirements for the BMT Vocal program are identical to the BMT Instrumental program, with the following modifications: 

  • The following course is added as a requirement to the Music Courses curriculum: 
    • MUPC M101 Freshman Voice Lab (0 crs)
       
  • The following course is not required in the Music Courses curriculum, and the credit is replaced by adding 1 crs Music Electives:
    • MUPC M120 Class Voice (1 cr)
       
  • Please see the music regulations that apply to this program.

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Bachelor of Music Therapy - Jazz Concentration

The Bachelor of Music Therapy - Jazz Concentration is a 124 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Music Courses, Music Therapy & Field Study courses, and Psychology adjunct courses; there are no general electives in this program. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum, and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

Curricular requirements for the BMT Jazz Concentration program are identical to the BMT Instrumental program, with the following modifications: 

  • The following courses are added as requirements to the Music Courses curriculum: 
    • MUJZ M107 Jazz Piano and Theory (2 crs)
    • MUJZ M108 Improvisation 1 (2 crs)
    • MUJZ M109 Improvisation 2 (2 crs) 
    • MUEN M304 Jazz Combo (1 cr): take 2 courses for 2 crs
       
  • The following modifications are made to the Music Courses curriculum
    • Students take 4 rather than 6 courses from MUEN M100 - M106 Major Ensemble (1 cr)
    • Jazz voice principals may use MUEN M210 to fulfill major ensemble requirements
    • Students do not take MUPC M210 Piano Class 3 (1 cr)
       
  • Please see the music regulations that apply to this program.

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Theatre Arts & Dance

For students who intend to focus on Theatre, the School of Music & Theatre Professions offers the following academic programs. Admission to these programs require auditions as specified by the College of Music & Media.

Academic Programs in Theatre Arts & Dance include:

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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts is a 120 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Theatre major courses, adjunct courses in Dramatic Literature and Fine Arts, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, a 2.5 GPA in the major curriculum, and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of curriculum requirements - 120 crs required for completion: 
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • Theatre major courses: 43 crs total
    • Dramatic Lit & Fine Arts adjunct courses: 15 crs
    • General electives: 23 crs
       
  • Loyola Core requirements - majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the adjunct curriculum.
     
  • Theatre Major - students complete the following courses for 43 crs:
    • THEA M100 Freshman Roundtable (1 cr)
    • THEA M103 Stagecraft 1 (2 crs) & THEA M105 Stagecraft 1 Lab (1 cr)
    • THEA M104 Stagecraft 2 (2 crs) & THEA M106 Stagecraft 2 Lab (1 cr)
    • THEA M107 The Dramatic Imagination
    • THEA M110 Voice & Movement Workshop 1
    • THEA M112 Voice & Movement Workshop 2 
    • THEA M220 Acting 1
    • THEA M240 Theatre History
    • THEA M300 Play Production (1 cr), take 4 courses for 4 crs total
    • THEA M410 Directing
    • THEA M480 Senior Colloquium (1 cr)
    • THEA M490 Senior Project (1 cr) 
    • Choose Theatre electives from Sequence 1 for 6 crs total:
      • THEA M215 Musical Theatre Performance
      • THEA M221 Acting 2
      • THEA M309 Acting 3:  Acting for Camera
      • THEA M311 Acting 4: Advanced Scene Study
      • THEA M314 Shakespeare in Performance
      • THEA M364 Audition Techniques
      • THEA M417 Playwriting Workshop
    • Choose Theatre electives from Sequence 2 for 6 crs total: 
      • THEA M217 Make-up for Stage & TV (2 crs)
      • THEA M255 Theatre Management
      • THEA M325 Lighting / Stage & TV
      • THEA M326 Sound Design for Theatre
      • THEA M331 Costuming Stage / Media
      • THEA M430 Scene Design
         
  • Dramatic Literature & Fine Arts adjunct - students complete the following courses for 15 crs: 
    • THEA O230 World Theatre 1
    • THEA O232 World Theatre 2
    • Shakespeare Course: choose one of the following courses for 3 crs: 
      • ENGL A324 Early Shakespeare
      • ENGL A325 Late Shakespeare
      • THEA M314 Shakespeare in Performance
    • Dramatic Literature course: choose one of the following courses for 3 crs: 
      • FREN A355 Introduction to French Theatre
      • THEA O243 Black Theatre: 1940 - Present
      • THEA O244 American Myth & Drama
      • THEA O250 American Musical Theatre
      • Or any additional Shakespeare course
    • Fine Arts course: choose any Music, Dance, or Visual Arts course from any level for 3 crs. 
       
  • General Electives. Complete 23 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.

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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and Musical Theatre

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and Musical Theatre is a 120 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Theatre courses, Musical Theatre courses, Dance courses, Foundations & Theory courses, Applied studies in Music Performance, and electives. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, a 2.5 GPA in the major curriculum, and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of curriculum requirements - 120 crs required for completion: 
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • Theatre courses: 40 crs total
    • Musical Theatre courses: 15 crs
    • Dance courses: 6 crs
    • Foundations & Theory courses: 9 crs
    • Applied Studies courses: 7 crs
    • Electives: 4 crs
       
  • Loyola Core requirements - majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the major curriculum.
     
  • Theatre Courses - students complete the following courses for 40 crs:
    • THEA M100 Freshman Roundtable (1 cr)
    • THEA M103 Stagecraft 1 (2 crs) & THEA M105 Stagecraft 1 Lab (1 cr)
    • THEA M107 The Dramatic Imagination
    • THEA M110 Voice & Movement Workshop 1
    • THEA M220 Acting 1
    • THEA M240 Theatre History
    • THEA M300 Play Production (1 cr), take 4 courses for 4 crs total
    • THEA M410 Directing
    • THEA M480 Senior Colloquium (1 cr)
    • THEA M490 Senior Project (1 cr)
    • THEA O230 World Theatre 1
    • THEA O232 World Theatre 2
    • THEA O244 American Myth & Drama
    • Choose Theatre elective from Sequence 1 for 3 crs:
      • THEA M112 Voice & Movement Workshop 2
      • THEA M221 Acting 2
      • THEA M309 Acting 3: Acting for Camera
      • THEA M311 Acting 4: Advanced Scene Study
      • THEA M417 Playwriting Workshop
      • THEA M420 Advanced Directing
    • Choose Theatre electives from Sequence 2 for 3 crs total:
      • THEA M217 Make-up for Stage & TV (2 crs)
      • THEA M235 Prop Design: Stage & Screen
      • THEA M250 Stage Management
      • THEA M255 Theatre Management
      • THEA M325 Lighting / Stage & TV
      • THEA M326 Sound Design for Theatre
      • THEA M331 Costuming Stage / Media
      • THEA M342 Advanced Makeup for Stage & TV (2 crs)
      • THEA M430 Scene Design
         
  • Musical Theatre - students take the following courses for 15 crs: 
    • THEA M215 Musical Theatre Performance
    • THEA M314 Shakespeare in Performance
    • THEA M362 Musical Theatre 2
    • THEA M364 Audition Techniques 
    • THEA O250 American Musical Theatre
       
  • Dance courses - students take the following courses for 6 crs: 
    • Take one of the following courses based on placement for 2 crs:
      • DANC M111 - Basic Ballet I
      • DANC M211 - Basic Ballet II
    • DANC M250 Jazz Dance for Musicals (2 crs)
    • DANC Elective for 2 crs 
       
  • Foundations & Theory - students take the following courses for 9 crs:
    • Take one of the following courses based on placement for 1 cr: 
      • MUPC M110 Piano Class 1 - Majors
      • MUPC M111 Piano Class 2 - Majors
      • MUPC M200 Piano for Popular Music
      • MUPC M210 Piano Class 3
    • MUTH M150 Theory of Popular Music 1 (4 crs)
    • MUTH M151 Theory of Popular Music 2 (4 crs) 
       
  • Applied Studies - students take the following courses for 7 crs: 
    • THEA M101 Musical Theatre First-Year Voice Lab (0 crs)
    • THEA M114 Musical Theatre Private Voice (1 cr), take 7 for 7 crs total
       
  • General Electives. Complete 4 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.

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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts with Business Minor

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts with Business Minor is a 120 credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Theatre major courses, adjunct courses in Dramatic Literature, the Business minor, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires completion of all School of Music & Theatre Professions proficiency requirements, a 2.5 GPA in the major curriculum, and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.

  • Overview of curriculum requirements - 120 crs required for completion: 
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • Theatre major courses: 33 crs total
    • Dramatic Lit adjunct courses: 9 crs
    • General electives: 39 crs
      • Business minor: 21 crs
      • Any elective: 18 crs
         
  • Loyola Core requirements - majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the adjunct curriculum.
     
  • Theatre Major - students complete the following courses for 33 crs:
    • THEA M100 Freshman Roundtable (1 cr)
    • THEA M103 Stagecraft 1 (2 crs) & THEA M105 Stagecraft 1 Lab (1 cr)
    • THEA M107 The Dramatic Imagination
    • THEA M110 Voice & Movement Workshop 1
    • THEA M112 Voice & Movement Workshop 2
    • THEA M220 Acting I
    • THEA M255 Theatre Management
    • THEA M300 Play Production (1 cr), take 3 courses for 3 crs total
    • THEA M410 Directing
    • THEA M480 Senior Colloquium (1 cr)
    • THEA M490 Senior Project (1 cr) 
    • Choose Theatre electives from the following courses for 3 crs total:
      • THEA M217 Make-up for Stage & TV (2 crs)
      • THEA M235 Prop Design: Stage & Screen
      • THEA M250 Stage Management
      • THEA M325 Lighting / Stage & TV
      • THEA M326 Sound Design for Theatre
      • THEA M331 Costuming Stage / Media
      • THEA M342 Advanced Makeup for Stage & TV (2 crs)
      • THEA M430 Scene Design
    • Choose Theatre major elective 3 crs total
       
  • Dramatic Literature adjunct - students complete the following courses for 9 crs: 
    • THEA O230 World Theatre 1
    • THEA O232 World Theatre 2
    • Shakespeare Course: choose one of the following courses for 3 crs: 
      • ENGL A324 Early Shakespeare
      • ENGL A325 Late Shakespeare
      • THEA M314 Shakespeare in Performance
  • Business Minor - students complete the following courses for 21 crs: 
    • BA B100 A.I. & the Future of Business
    • MKT B100 Marketing & Consumer Insight
    • LGST B105 Law in Business
    • ECON B200 Microeconomics
    • FIN B200 Personal Finance
    • ACCT B202 Financial Accounting
    • MGT B245 Managing People & Organizations
    • Students may select an alternative Business-related minor in Accounting, Economics, or Marketing with permission of the Music & Theatre Arts & Dance Chair. 
       
  • General Electives. Complete a total of 39 crs of general electives (including the Business minor credits) to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.

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Theatre Arts Minor

  • Students must complete a satisfactory placement audition. 
  • Students complete the following courses for 21 crs: 
    • THEA M103 Stagecraft 1 (2 crs) & THEA M105 Stagecraft 1 Lab (1 cr)
    • THEA M107 The Dramatic Imagination
    • THEA M110 Voice & Movement Workshop 1
    • THEA M220 Acting 1
    • THEA M300 Play Production (1 cr), take 3 courses for 3 crs total
    • Theatre electives (THEA) for 6 crs, selected in consultation with an advisor.

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Music & Theatre Professions - University Honors Program

Participation in the University Honors Program is available to any eligible student pursuing a Music & Theatre Professions major. Students who meet Honors Program admission requirements can complete their program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Loyola Core and completing the Honors Thesis requirement as part of their curriculum. Completion of the Honors Program academic program requires a 3.3 GPA in the student’s Loyola cumulative curriculum.

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