Oct 10, 2024

2022-2023 Southeastern University - Undergraduate Catalog

2022-2023 Southeastern University - Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Bachelor of Science, Commercial Music

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Bachelors of Science, Commercial Music 4 Year Plan

Music majors must pass all music courses with a C- or higher.

The Commercial Music program equips students to become multi-faceted 21st century musicians. Commercial music majors take classes that will provide them with foundational knowledge in songwriting, studio recording, live sound technology, copyright law, performance, and more. The goal is to produce well-rounded contemporary musicians who are equipped to generate revenue from multiple musical sources. Potential careers include performer, live sound technician, music producer, artist management, and more.

Foundational Core - 55 Hours Credit Hours

Intellectual and Practical Skills - 15 Credit Hours

COMM 1433 - FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH Credits: 3
ENGL 1133 - ENGLISH COMPOSITION I Credits: 3
ENGL 1233 - ENGLISH COMPOSITION II Credits: 3

Mathematics: Select Two (2) of the Following (6 Credits):

MATH 2023 - INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS Credits: 3

Select One (1) of the Following [3 Credits]:

Engaging Human Culture and the Natural World - 19 Credit Hours

Spiritual Formation - 12 Credit Hours

BINT 1533 - THE NEW TESTAMENT INTERPRETATION Credits: 3
BIOT 1433 - THE OLD TESTAMENT INTERPRETATION Credits: 3
THEO 2123 - CHRISTIAN THOUGHT AND PRACTICE Credits: 3
CMCN 4001 - FAITH MUSIC AND CULTURE (CMC) Credits: 3

Personal and Social Responsibility - 9 Credit Hours

CORE 1122 - SEU 101: COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY Credits: 2
CORE 1222 - SEU 102: PURPOSE AND PRACTICE Credits: 2
CORE 2231 - SEU 201: INTENTIONAL LEADERSHIP Credits: 1
CORE 2241 - SEU 202: EXPERIENTIAL LEADERSHIP Credits: 1
BUSI 4113 - BUSINESS ETHICS Credits: 3
BPLE 4113 - WORKPLACE ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Credits: 3

Major Core - 56 Credit Hours

MUSC 1000 - DEPARTMENT RECITAL Credits: 0
MUAK 1000 - KEYBOARD PROFICIENCY EXAM Credits: 0
MUAI 1800 - GUITAR PROFICIENCY EXAM Credits: 0
MUSC 1032 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Credits: 2
MUSC 1041 - AURAL THEORY I Credits: 1
MUSC 1133 - MUSIC THEORY I Credits: 3
MUSC 1051 - AURAL THEORY II Credits: 1
MUSC 1233 - MUSIC THEORY II Credits: 3
MUSC 2411 - RHYTHM SECTION TECHNIQUES Credits: 1
MUSC 3142 - AUDIO & PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY I Credits: 2
MUSC 315L - AUDIO AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY LAB Credits: 1
MUSC 3403 - RECORDING ARTS I Credits: 3
MUSC 3423 - MUSIC BUSINESS SEMINAR Credits: 3
MNGT 4163 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP Credits: 3

Applied Lessons - 6 Credit Hours

Six semesters minimum

Applied Lesson (1000 Level Primary Instrument): 4 Credit Hours

Applied Lesson (1000 Level Secondary Instrument): 2 Credit Hours

Ensembles – 4 Credit Hours

Four semesters minimum

Senior Project: Select One (1) of the Following according to track [Credit]:

MUSC 4341 - MUSIC BUSNS SNR PROJCT (ARTIST TRK) Credits: 1
MUSC 4351 - MUSIC BUSNS SEN PROJCT (EXEC TRACK) Credits: 1
MUSC 4361 - MUSIC BUSINESS SENIOR PROJECT TECHNICAL TRACK Credits: 1

Select One (3) of the Following [3 Credits]:

MUSC 3013 - DIGITAL MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR WORSHIP Credits: 3
MUSC 3152 - AUDIO AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY II Credits: 2
MUSC 315L - AUDIO AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY LAB Credits: 1
MUSC 3413 - RECORDING ARTS II Credits: 3
BUSI 1013 - INTRO TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Credits: 3
or BUSI 2133 - Principles of Financial Accounting
BUSI 3303 - PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING Credits: 3
BUSI 3203 - PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Credits: 3
or COMM 3363 - Writing for Public Relations and Advertising

Bachelor of Science, Commercial Music

Foundational Core - 55 Hours Credit Hours

Intellectual and Practical Skills - 15 Credit Hours

Mathematics: Select Two (2) of the Following (6 Credits):

Select One (1) of the Following [3 Credits]:

Engaging Human Culture and the Natural World - 19 Credit Hours

Natural Science with lab: Select One (1) of the Following plus lab [4 Credits]:

Behavioral Science: Select One (1) of the Following [3 Credits]:

Social Science: Select One (1) of the Following [3 Credits]:

Historical Perspective: Select One (1) of the Following [3 Credits]:

Humanities: Select One (1) of the Following [3 Credits]:

Literature: Select One (1) of the Following [3 Credits]:

Spiritual Formation - 12 Credit Hours

Personal and Social Responsibility - 9 Credit Hours

Major Core - 56 Credit Hours

Applied Lessons - 6 Credit Hours

Applied Lesson (1000 Level Primary Instrument): 4 Credit Hours

Applied Lesson (1000 Level Secondary Instrument): 2 Credit Hours

Ensembles – 4 Credit Hours

Senior Project: Select One (1) of the Following according to track [Credit]:

Select One (3) of the Following [3 Credits]:

Contemporary Music Center (CMC) Choose one track – 13 Credits Hours

All students are required to complete the following two courses plus one track:

Artist Track

Business Track

Technical Track

General Electives - 9 Credit Hours

Total Hours - 120 Credit Hours