Overview
The Minor in Music, offered by the Department of Music Studies, is a 20-credit hour program for undergraduate students who are not music majors, but wish to enjoy music in the Boyer College of Music and Dance as part of their Temple experience. Students complete 5 credits in music theory for non-majors and then may select from an array of courses in music theory, music history, jazz, technology, private lessons or performance ensembles.
Special Admissions Requirements
Applicants must have completed one semester of coursework at Temple University before official acceptance can occur.
Campus Location: Main
Contact Information
Edward Flanagan, Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs
215-204-8301
flanagan@temple.edu
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MUST 1701 | Music Theory for Non-Music Majors | 2 |
| MUST 1705 | Music Theory for Non-Music Majors II | 3 |
| NOTE: Students MUST complete the required courses before taking electives in music. | ||
| Electives | ||
| A combination of courses in music theory, music history, and/or performance/ensembles. Course of study to be determined with a faculty advisor in the Music Studies Department. Possible courses include but are not limited to: | 15 | |
| Theory I | ||
or MUST 1911 | Honors Theory I | |
| Theory II | ||
or MUST 1912 | Honors Theory II | |
| Music in History | ||
or MUST 2704 | Music in History | |
| History of Pop | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
| American Popular Music | ||
| Music in American Society | ||
| Latin Amer Mus Ensemble | ||
| Early Music Ensemble | ||
| Choral Ensemble | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 20 | |