The minor in music provides students with an introduction to musical training, offering the basic skills necessary for understanding and appreciating music.

Courses for the minor focus on music history, music theory and ear training, popular American and church music. It also offers four semesters of private instruction and two semesters of experience in a performing ensemble.

The minor in music provides training that can be partnered with many majors and interests to prepare students for work in creative fields such as advertising and marketing, teaching, children's ministries and missions.

REQUIRED COURSES (25-28 UNITS)

• MUS-101 Elements of Musicianship (3)
• MUS-102 Music Appreciation (3)
• or MUS-103 Introduction to American Popular Music (3)
• MUS-110L Music Theory and Ear Training (4)
• MUS-210L Music Theory and Counterpoint (4)
• MUS-400 Music in the Church (3)

Select one of the following:

• MUS-350 Early Music History (3)
• MUS-351 Music History: 1725-1900 (3)
• MUS-352 Music History and World Music since 1900 (4)

Applied Music (4 units)
Four semesters of private instruction. Successful completion of the level-one jury examination.

Ensemble (8 units)
Four semesters of participation in a performing ensemble.