The university’s General Education Curriculum for the music degree includes the following academic clusters:

• GEC 01: Written Communication (6 hours)
• GEC 02: Basic Science and Math (11 hours)
• GEC 03: Global History and Culture (12 hours)
• GEC 04: Aesthetic Values (3 hours)
• GEC 05: Decision–Making and Responsibility (3 hours)
• GEC 06: Computer Competency (3 hours)
• GEC 07: Writing-Intensive Requirement (3 hours)
• GEC 08: Oral Communication Requirement (3 hours)
• GEC 09: Capstone Requirement (major area)

The program or degree curriculum includes the following:

• DEG 01: Major Area of Study Requirements (77 hours)
• DEG 02: Piano Competency Requirements (0-4 hours)
• DEG 03: Additional Requirements (12 hours)

Please note that all of these materials are suggestions.