INTA.MUSC, BA, Four-Year Plan

Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts - Music Specialization

Sample Plan for New Students

This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.

Important Major Information

  • Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
  • Credits in Major: 65
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Four-Year Plan For New Students

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 MUSC 1000 – Intro. To Music Theory (5) Music 1500 – Music Theory I (2) Music 1520 – Music Theory II (2)
Course 2 Music Lessons (1)  Music 1510 – Ear Training  (1) Music 1530 – Ear Training II (1)
Course 3 Language I 1150 (5) Music Lessons (1) Music Lessons (1) 
Course 4 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) Language II 1250 (5) Language III 1350 (5)
Course 5   UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5)

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor
  • Create plan in Student Planning
  • Get involved

 

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 MUSC 2610 – Special Topics (5) MUSC Elective (3) MUSC Elective (3)
Course 2 Music Lessons (1) Music Lessons (1) General Elective (5)
Course 3 HIST 1200, 1210 OR 2310 (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5)
Course 4 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
  • Plan for Study Abroad
  • Meet with Career Engagement Office

 

Year 3

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 MUSC 3600 – Music History I (3)  INTA Elective (5)  INTA Elective Outside of MUSC (5)
Course 2 INTA Elective (5) MUSC Ensemble (1) MUSC Ensemble (1)
Course 3 MUSC Ensemble (1) General Elective (5) General Elective (5) 
Course 4 UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5)

Year 3 Steps for Success

  • Find Internship or Research Opportunities
  • Meet with Faculty Advisor
  • Review Educational Plan

 

Year 4

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 3000/4000 Level INTA Elective (5) 3000/4000 Level INTA Elective (5) INTA Elective outside of MUSC (5)
Course 2 MUSC Ensemble (1) MUSC Ensemble (1) MUSC 4900 Senior Synthesis: Business of Art (5
Course 3 General Elective (5) General Elective (5) General Elective (5) 
Course 4 UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) General Elective (5)  

Year 4 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Faculty Advisor
  • Apply for Graduation
  • Continue Post Graduation Planning

University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements. 

Module I:

  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences

Module II:

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning

Module III:

  • UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
  • UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
  • UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges  

Curriculum Notes

  • Interdisciplinary Arts majors with a Specialization in Music must identify a specific area of musical practice: voice, piano, or string instrument.  
  • 10 credits each of MUSC Lessons and MUSC Ensemble will be scheduled in consultation with your academic advisor.  
  • INTA electives: 30 credits. Choose from ART, ARTD, ARTH, ARTL, MUSC, PHOT, or THTR. 10 of these credits must be from a discipline other than music (MUSC) and 10 must be taken at the 3000-4000 level. 
  • Students majoring in interdisciplinary arts may not earn a second degree or major within their specialization discipline.   
  • For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.

Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.

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