HOURS
Fall Semester
MUSI 2185 MUSI 2103 MUSI 2325 POLS 2311 MUSI 2180 X3XX CORE MUSI 22XX MUSI 01XX
Spring Semester
MUSI 2326 POLS 2312 MUSI 2181 MUSI 2300 MUSI 22XX MUSI 2186 MUSI 01XX MUSI 2104
MUSI 4211 LIST 4343 MUSI 4213 HIST 1302 MUSI 4117 MUSI 1107 MUSI 4301 MUSI 3213 MUSI 01XX
MUSI 1185 MUSI 0101 MUSI 1325 MUSI 2104 MUSI 1180 ENGL 1301 MUSI 12XX MATH 1301 MUSI 01XX UNIV 1131
Summer (Optional)
MUSI 1103 MUSI 0101 MUSI 3300 SCIE 13XX MUSI 32XX X3XX CORE MUSI 01XX MUSI 3308
5th Year
MUSI 1106 X3XX CORE MUSI 3301 SCIE 13XX MUSI 32XX MUSI 3200 MUSI 01XX MUSI 4308
MUSI 1186 MUSI 2112 MUSI 1326 MUSI 1105 MUSI 1181 COMS 1301 MUSI 12XX MATH 1308 MUSI 01XX
1st Year
35
MUSI 3211 HIST 1301 MUSI 3213 MUSI 3394 MUSI 42XX MUSI 1104 MUSI 4316 MUSI 01XX
3rd Year
plan for success
9
33
EDUC 3301 EDUC 4647
30
4th Year
142
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
Apply to work for, and with, the Music Department event staff to gain an understanding of the behind-the-scenes work of providing music events. Seek out opportunities to provide music tutoring and private lessons in area schools. These are often posted in the music lobby hallway. Seek out opportunities to participate in community ensembles. These are often posted in the music lobby hallway.
Enhance your music education experience by attending master classes, student and staff recitals, ensemble performances, and musical theater productions. Investigate one of the many Music Department honor societies and explore requirements for joining. Participate in various fundraising and outreach activities sponsored by music honor societies, even prior to joining
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Global Grounds Global Mavericks Program ∙ International Week ∙ Language Exchange Program Study Abroad
Destination Graduation
Work toward completing your Music Core and Academic Core classes and moving into classes specific to your major. Complete requirements for application to the College of Education prior to student teaching, and apply. Complete your private lessons; schedule and present your Senior Recital. Meet with your advisor to declare your major.
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
Fraternity & Sorority Life Leadership Institute Leadership Minor Student Governance Student Organizations
Familiarize yourself with the Suggested Course Sequence and other items on the Student Resources page on the Music Department website. Focus on your core music courses, such as Private Lessons and Studio, Ensembles, Theory, Sight Singing and Ear Training, Functional Piano, and Methods classes. Meet with your advisor to make sure you are on track to begin pre-professional courses.
Join one of the music honor societies and fully participate in their activities and projects. Speak with your area coordinators about additional career related service opportunities. Contact the Center for Service Learning for volunteer opportunities.
Take on a leadership role in one of the music honor societies. Enroll in an advanced theory class, or take elective lessons once required lessons are completed. Audition for a community-based scholarship.
Career Development
Keep in touch with other students and friends in your major and encourage them with your student teaching experiences. Continue to attend on-campus concerts and events as you are able, and engage with current students in your major as they work toward their senior year.
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Alternative Break Trips Service Learning Courses Service Learning Showcase UTA Volunteers
All Majors Job Fair Federal Work Study ∙ Internships Interviews MavMentors
Apply Classroom Knowledge Outside the Classroom Challenge Yourself Prepare for Graduate School Set Yourself Apart from Your Peers
EDUCATE
Complete your student teaching assignment and final degree coursework. Apply to graduate.
Meet with Career Services for interview skills and resume preparation. Contact the Music Department and College of Education for information about graduate programs in your area of interest. Attend an alumni networking event. Attend TMEA or other professional association events.
Career Readiness
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities. Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers. Meet with a career consultant. Network with employers. Discover internships and co-ops. Apply for on-campus employment. Join Handshake, our career services platform. Participate in career development programs. In addition, music education majors are required to complete student teaching, Music Business, Audio Production; Music Industries Studies majors must complete internships; and all degrees except music industries must pass a Theory Proficiency Exam and participate in a Senior Recital.
Ability to Hear and Recognize Tonal Structures Creativity Discerning Eye and Ear for Compositional Themes and Performance Quality Excellence in Their Chosen Instrument Highly Developed Motor Coordination Persistence and Harmonic Balance, Rhythm, and Tempo Poise and Self-Confidence Strong Foundations in Music Theory Working Harmoniously With Others
Find your career
Take Action
Acoustics Adjudicator Arranger Artist management Artistic director Audio production Music business Music ed: teaching elementary through high school Music industries: producing and promoting own work and work of others Music therapist Owning and operating a music production and promotion business Performance: local and professional music groups/ choruses/ symphonies/ bands/ radio Recordings Road manager Session musician Teaching private lessons Television production assistant Working sound boards at events
What career options do I have with this major?
Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesizes existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working and engages in divergent thinking and risk taking. Leadership: Takes initiative, demonstrates effective decision making and informed risk-taking, and motivates and encourages participation from others to work toward a shared vision. Professionalism: Displays effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possesses the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.
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