Music Minor
The Music minor is generally focused with areas in general music or music performance, giving you a great deal of flexibility to pursue your other passions, whether it’s another major, study abroad or digging deeper into a specific area of music.
Music Minor Courses
Total Credits: 25
Core Requirements (17 credits)
In addition to the courses listed, students must earn four credits of ensemble and four credits of performance study, one of which must be at the 200 level or above. At least one credit of performance study, one credit of ensemble, and two credits from the required or elective credits listed below (or an approved substitute) must be taken at MSUM. Students studying piano at the 200 level must pass a piano proficiency exam.
- MUS 107A Music Theory I (3)
- MUS 111 The Art of Listening (3)
- MUS 240 American Music (3)
Restricted Electives (8 credits)
Students must complete one of the courses listed. The remaining five credits can be chosen from any course with a MUS rubric.
- MUS 215 History of Jazz (3)
- MUS 217 Pop/Rock Music for Non-Majors (3)
- MUS 316 World Music Survey (3)