Songwriting Bachelor's Degree
This page represents a sample curriculum only and does not reflect the most recent degree requirements. For current degree requirements, please search the major grids.
Semester 1
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-111 | Private Instruction 1 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| PW-111 | Music Application and Theory | 4 |
| ET-111 | Ear Training 1 | 2 |
| MTEC-111 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| LENS-10x | LENS Seminar | 2 |
| LENG-111 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 2
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-112 | Private Instruction 2 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| AR-1xx | Arranging 1 - choose 1 AR-111 Arranging 1 Entering AR-123 Arranging 1 Continuing |
2 |
| ET-1xx | Ear Training 2 - choose 1 ET-112 Ear Training 2 ET-123 Ear Training 2 Entering |
2 |
| HR-11x | Harmony 2 - choose 1 HR-112 Harmony 2 HR-114 Harmony 2 Entering |
2 |
| LENG-223 | Literature | 3 |
| LHIS-xxx | History (any LHIS course) | 3 |
| ISKB-1xx | Keyboard - choose 1 ISKB-111 Keyboard Fundamentals ISKB-211 Basic Keyboard Techniques 1 |
1 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 3 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-211 | Private Instruction 3 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| ET-2xx | Ear Training 3 or Solfege 1 - choose 1 ET-211 Ear Training 3 ET-223 Ear Training 3 Entering ET-231 Solfege 1 |
2 |
| HR-21x | Harmony 3 - choose 1 HR-211 Harmony 3 HR-213 Harmony 3 Entering HR-215 Harmony 3 Intensive |
2 |
| LSOC-xxx | Social Sciences (any LSOC course) | 3 |
| SW-211 | Songwriting 1 | 2 |
| SW-221 | Lyric Writing 1 | 2 |
| SW-xxx | Songwriting Technology Requirements Choose from SW-161, SW-181, SW-191, SW-261, SW-281, SW-291, SW-360, SW-362 (requires instructor permission), or SW-383. |
2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 4 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-212 | Private Instruction 4 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| ET-2xx | Ear Training 4 or Solfege 2 - choose 1 ET-212 Ear Training 4 ET-224 Ear Training 4 Entering ET-232 Solfege 2 |
2 |
| HR-21x | Harmony 4 - choose 1 HR-212 Harmony 4 HR-214 Harmony 4 Entering HR-216 Harmony 4 Intensive |
2 |
| CM-211 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 | 2 |
| SW-212 | Songwriting 2 | 2 |
| SW-222 | Lyric Writing 2 | 2 |
| SW-xxx | Songwriting Technology Requirements Choose from SW-161, SW-181, SW-191, SW-261, SW-281, SW-291, SW-360, SW-362 (requires instructor permission), or SW-383. |
2 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 5 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CP-210 | The Art of Counterpoint | 3 |
| COND-21x | Conducting 1 - choose 1 COND-211 Conducting 1 COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard Ensemble |
1 |
| LMSC-xxx | Mathematics/Natural Sciences (200 level or above) | 3 |
| MHIS-22X | Music of the African Diaspora in the United States | 2 |
| SW-231 | Arranging for Songwriters | 2 |
| SW-241 | Survey of Popular Song Styles | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 6 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COND-21x | Conducting 2 - choose 1 COND-212 Conducting 2 COND-217 Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard Ensemble |
1 |
| LHUM-400 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 |
| SW-335 | The Business of Songwriting | 2 |
| MHIS-20x | History of Music in the European Tradition | 2 |
| LVIS-xxx | Visual Studies (any LVIS course) | 3 |
| SW-398 | Directed Study in Songwriting | 2 |
| CM-212 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MHIS-3XX | Music History Elective (any MHIS course level 300 or higher) | 2 |
| LMAS-xxx | Music and Society (any LMAS course) | 3 |
| SW-3xx | SW-311 Advanced Songwriting SW-321 Advanced Lyric Writing SW-371 Singer/Songwriter Workshop SW-383 Advanced Skills for the Producer-Songwriter |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Liberal Arts Elective These courses are chosen from any three-credit Liberal Arts category (LENG, LMSC, LHIS, LSOC, LVIS, or LMAS). Additional options for electives include LFRN (French), LJPN (Japanese), LHUM (humanities), LPHL (philosophy), and LSPN (Spanish). Liberal Arts elective courses must be three (3) credits and the course code must have a prefix from the above list. Please note that courses with prefix LHAN are not liberal arts courses and cannot be used as liberal arts electives. |
3 |
| XXXX-xxx | Choose 1 ISKB-211 Basic Keyboard Techniques SW-236 Guitar Techniques for Songwriters SW-238 Keyboard Techniques for Songwriters SW-373 Advanced Guitar Techniques for Songwriters |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Major Electives (select from list below) AR–112, AR–201, CM–311, COND–351, CW–141, CW–171, CW–216, CW–218, ENDS–406, ENPP–205, ENPP–300, ENPP–303, ENPP–401, ENPP–402, ENVC–261, ET–331, ET–332, ET–351, ET–441, FS–221, LENG–318, LENG–331, HR–261, HR–325, HR–365, ILGT–115, ILPN–227, ILVC–210, ISVC–111, ISVC–112, LENG–450, LENG–452, MLAN–251, MB-211, MB-376, MP–110, MP-113, MP–114, MP-205, MP-231, MP-305, MTEC-230, MTEC-323, MTEC–341, MTI–309, MTI–310, PIxx–xxx, PSPR–365, PST–351, PST–352, PST–451, PST–471, PW–468, any SW elective level 200 or above not already taken as a requirement. |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| XXXX-xxx | Liberal Arts Elective These courses are chosen from any three-credit Liberal Arts category (LENG, LMSC, LHIS, LSOC, LVIS, or LMAS). Additional options for electives include LFRN (French), LJPN (Japanese), LHUM (humanities), LPHL (philosophy), and LSPN (Spanish). Liberal Arts elective courses must be three (3) credits and the course code must have a prefix from the above list. Please note that courses with prefix LHAN are not liberal arts courses and cannot be used as liberal arts electives. |
3 |
| XXXX-xxx | Major Electives (select from list below) AR–112, AR–201, CM–311, COND–351, CW–141, CW–171, CW–216, CW–218, ENDS–406, ENPP–205, ENPP–300, ENPP–303, ENPP–401, ENPP–402, ENVC–261, ET–331, ET–332, ET–351, ET–441, FS–221, LENG–318, LENG–331, HR–261, HR–325, HR–365, ILGT–115, ILPN–227, ILVC–210, ISVC–111, ISVC–112, LENG–450, LENG–452, MLAN–251, MB-211, MB-376, MP–110, MP-113, MP–114, MP-205, MP-231, MP-305, MTEC-230, MTEC-323, MTEC–341, MTI–309, MTI–310, PIxx–xxx, PSPR–365, PST–351, PST–352, PST–451, PST–471, PW–468, any SW elective level 200 or above not already taken as a requirement. |
2 |
| SW-497 | Senior Seminar in Songwriting | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 4 |
| Total Credits | 11 | |
Study abroad at our Valencia, Spain, campus. It is recommended that songwriting majors study in Valencia during their third, fourth, fifth, or sixth semester. For specific program information, please see the chair of your major or contact the study abroad office.