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This Major is for students with interest in the historical, cultural and theoretical aspects of music. Also for students wishing to pursue graduate work in musicology or music theory, with the aim of teaching in a university or a career as a music critic, music librarian, or music editor for publishing houses and recording companies.

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.4 Graduation.

B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS AND NORMAL SEQUENCE

The BMus in Music History and Theory requires the successful completion of the following program of study, which includes 81 units (13.5 full-course equivalents) to 93 units (15.5 full-course equivalents) in the Field of Music:

1. Common Core Program for BMus Majors:
   1. 45 units (7.5 full-course equivalents) from the following: Music 211, 213, 221, 223, 225, 231, 233, 311, 313, 321, 323, 325, 331, 333 and one of Music Performance 201, 203, 205, 211, 213 or 215
   2. Pass piano proficiency exam or successfully complete Music 127
   3. Music 101, 102, 103 and 104
2. Music History and Theory Requirements:
   1. 33 units (5.5 full-course equivalents) from the following:
      Music 415
      Music 531, 560
      Two of Music 417, 445, 447 or 451
      9 units (1.5 full-course equivalent) in Music History and Literature at the 300 level or above
      6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) from the following: Music Performance 301, 303, 305, 311, 313, 315, 321, 325, 327 or 329
3. Music Options: 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalents) from the following:
   1. 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) in Music History and Literature at the 300 level or above, or 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) in Composition, Sonic Arts, or Theory at the 500 level
4. Other Requirements: 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalents) from the following:
   1. 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in a cultural or political history course approved by Music
   2. 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in a language other than English

Note: The Music Division encourages students to enrich their degree programs with complementary courses, workshops and collaborations with other areas of study within the SCPA.