Music and Computing, BA
Program Requirements
The degree entails 122 credit hours, comprising general studies, music and music composition, and computer science. During the senior year, students will complete a Capstone Project that demonstrates creative ability in combining music and computer programming.
Residency Requirement
A student must earn at least 60 credit hours at Roosevelt University.
Minimum Grade Requirements
C- is the minimum passing grade in MCMP 201 APPLIED COMPOSITION. B- is the minimum passing grade in the Senior Capstone course.
A student must earn a GPA of at least 3.0 in all major area coursework.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR COURSEWORK (MUSIC) | ||
| MCMP 201 | APPLIED COMPOSITION (four semesters; 2 credits per semester) | 8 |
| MCMP 225 | COMPOSITION SEMINAR (eight semesters; 1 credit per semester) | 8 |
| MUSC 121 | MUSICIANSHIP I, WRITTEN/AURAL | 3 |
| MUSC 123 | MUSICIANSHIP I: PIANO SKILLS (MUSICIANSHIP I: KEYBOARD SKILLS) | 2 |
| MUSC 122 | MUSICIANSHIP II, WRITTEN/AURAL | 3 |
| MUSC 124 | MUSICIANSHIP II: PIANO SKILLS (MUSICIANSHIP II: KEYBOARD SKILLS) | 2 |
| MUSC 221 | MUSICIANSHIP III WRITTEN/AURAL | 3 |
| MTA 301 | INSTRUMENTATION/ORCHESTRATION | 3 |
| MTA 305 | RHYTHM, METER, FORM, AND GENRE | 3 |
| MTA 325 | INTRO ELECTROACOUSTIC MUSIC | 3 |
| MTA 326 | ELECTROACOUSTIC MUSIC II | 3 |
| PERF 340 | THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC (THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC) | 2 |
| FIN 202 | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR PERFORMING ARTISTS | 1 |
| MAJOR COURSEWORK (COMPUTER SCIENCE) | ||
| MATH 245 | DISCRETE STRUCTURES | 3 |
| MATH 246 | LINEAR ALGEBRA | 3 |
| CST 150 | COMPUTER SCIENCE I | 4 |
| CST 250 | COMPUTER SCIENCE II | 4 |
| CST 280 | INTRODUCTION TO ALGORITHMS | 3 |
| CST 311 | NETWORK SCIENCE | 3 |
| CST 317 | OPERATING SYSTEMS | 3 |
| CST 333 | DATABASE SYSTEMS | 3 |
| CST 348 | SOFTWARE ENGINEERING I | 3 |
| CST 372 | PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES | 3 |
| CST 337 | THEORY OF COMPUTATION | 3 |
| or CST 338 | EFFICIENT COMPUTING | |
| or CST 387 | ALGORITHM DESIGN | |
| CST Project-Based Course at the 300-level (chosen in consultation with CST advisor) | 3 | |
| CST Capstone Course (chosen in consultation with CST advisor) | 3 | |
| GENERAL STUDIES | ||
| ARTL 101 | THE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTIST IN SOCIETY | 2 |
| ARTL 201 | BEING THE PERFORMING ARTIST IN SOCIETY | 1 |
| Communication | ||
| ENG 101 | COMPOSITION I: CRITICAL READING & WRITING | 3 |
| ENG 102 | COMPOSITION II: INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC RESEARCH | 3 |
| ART 101 | INTRODUCTION TO THE VISUAL ARTS | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine and Performing Arts | ||
| MUHL 251 | WORLD VERNACULAR ARTISTRY (rev. WORLD VERNACULAR ARTISTRY) | 3 |
| MUHL 252 | CONSTRUCTS OF WESTERN THEATRE AND MUSIC (rev. CONSTRUCTS OF WESTERN THEATRE AND MUSIC) | 3 |
| MATH 121 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | 3 |
| Science | 7 | |
One biological science and one physical science; at least one must include a 1-credit lab. (FIT 100 recommended) | ||
| Social Science | 9 | |
(PSYC 203 recommended) | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 122 | |
Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).
Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.
| Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
| MCMP 225 | 1 | MCMP 225 | 1 |
| MUSC 121 | 3 | MUSC 122 | 3 |
| MUSC 123 | 2 | MUSC 124 | 2 |
| ARTL 101 | 2 | CST 150 | 4 |
| ENG 101 | 3 | ENG 102 | 3 |
| MATH 121 | 3 | ART 101 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
| MCMP 225 | 1 | MCMP 225 | 1 |
| MUSC 221 | 3 | MATH 246 | 3 |
| MATH 245 | 3 | MUHL 252 | 3 |
| CST 250 | 4 | Science Elective w/ Lab | 4 |
| MUHL 251 | 3 | General Studies | 3 |
| General Studies | 3 | ||
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
| MCMP 201 | 2 | MCMP 201 | 2 |
| MCMP 225 | 1 | MCMP 225 | 1 |
| MTA 325 | 3 | MTA 305 | 3 |
| PERF 340 | 2 | MTA 326 | 3 |
| FIN 202 | 1 | CST 311 | 3 |
| CST 280 | 3 | CST 337, 338, or 387 | 3 |
| CST 317 | 3 | ||
| ARTL 201 | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
| MCMP 201 | 2 | MCMP 201 | 2 |
| MCMP 225 | 1 | MCMP 225 | 1 |
| MTA 301 | 3 | CST Project-Based Course (300-level) | 3 |
| CST 333 | 3 | General Studies | 3 |
| CST 348 | 3 | General Studies | 3 |
| CST 372 | 3 | ||
| CST Capstone | 3 | ||
| 18 | 12 | ||
| Total Credit Hours 122 | |||