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NSU Catalog 2025-2026

Music Minor

Location(s): Northern State University Campus

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This music minor is for the student with a musical background who wishes to continue to study music. It is designed to develop one’s particular talent. This is not a teacher-preparation program.

Coursework Required

MUS 110 - Music Theory I 3 credits
and
MUS 110L - Music Theory I Lab 1 credit
MUS 111 - Music Theory II 3 credits
and
MUS 111L - Aural Skills II 1 credit

Four (4) Credits Applied Music (MUAP courses)

Four (4) credits Music History or Music Theory courses:

Two of the following:
MUS 332 - History of Music I (World Music) 2 credits
MUS 333 - History of Music II (500-1650) 2 credits
MUS 432 - History of Music III (1650-1825) 2 credits
MUS 434 - History of Music IV (1825-present) 2 credits
OR
MUS 210 - Music Theory III 3 credits
and
MUS 210L - Aural Skills III 1 credit

Four (4) Credits - Ensemble or Music Elective

Ensemble (MUEN courses)
Music Elective (MUS or MUAP courses)
ARTM 450 - Introduction to Arts Management 3 credits
THEA 330 - Musical Theatre Performance 1-3 credits
THEA 435 - History of American Musical Theatre 3 credits

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 20 CREDITS

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