The requirements for each of these degrees are listed below. Although each student has a faculty adviser, the student is responsible for understanding the requirements for the degree and for meeting these requirements. Students should review their progress toward meeting graduation requirements with their faculty adviser each semester. In addition to these requirements, to be eligible for graduation a student must be in good standing under the Codes of Academic Integrity and Social Responsibility as administered through the judicial system of the College.

Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Arts

32 courses are required for graduation, subject to restrictions on residency, fractional credit, transfer credit, and course load. Except where noted, individual courses may be counted toward multiple requirements.

First-Year Seminar in Critical Inquiry (1 course)

Students will complete the First-Year Seminar in Critical Inquiry in their first semester.

Writing (1-2 courses)

In coordination with the First-Year Seminar Program and the Program in Writing:

a. Students will demonstrate basic writing proficiency in their first year, through placement examination or completion of the College Writing Tutorial.

b. Students will complete a course designated as Writing Intensive (W) in any semester between the completion of the First-Year Seminar and the beginning of Junior Independent Study.

Global and Cultural Perspectives (1-3 courses)

a. Foreign Language. Students will demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language through the second-level course in a given language sequence, through placement examination or course work.

b. Studies in Cultural Difference. Students will complete a course (C) that examines either a culture outside the United States or the culture of an American minority group (e.g., African American, Asian American, Hispanic or Latino American, Native American). Courses may be taught in English or in a foreign language.

Religious Perspectives (1 course)

Students will complete a course (R) from any department or program that examines the religious dimension of humankind in relation to issues of cultural, social, historical, or ethical significance.

Note: A student may not use the same course in fulfillment of both the Studies in Cultural Difference requirement and the Religious Perspectives requirement.

Quantitative Reasoning (1 course)

Students will demonstrate basic quantitative proficiency through completion of a course (Q) that involves a substantial element of quantitative reasoning.

Learning Across the Disciplines (6 courses)

Students will complete no fewer than two approved courses in each of three academic areas: Arts and Humanities (*), History and Social Sciences (#), Mathematical and Natural Sciences (+). [An individual course may be counted toward only one of these three areas.]

Learning in the Major (7-9 courses in one department)

Students will complete a major in a department or program. The number of courses required in the major, excluding Independent Study, shall be no less than seven and no more than thirteen, of which no more than nine shall be in the same department. A maximum of twelve course credits in any one department, excluding Independent Study, may be counted toward graduation.

Independent Study (3 courses)

Students will complete three courses in Independent Study:

a. One course in Independent Study, normally taken in the junior year, that will focus on the development of research skills and methods in the discipline.

b. A two-course Independent Study Thesis, normally taken in the two semesters of the senior year.

OPTIONS

(1) Student-Designed Major — Some students may find their educational objectives best served in a curricular pattern other than the normal one. In such cases, after consultation with the appropriate faculty members, the student may present a plan to the Upperclass Programs Committee for approval. The student will be expected to outline precise aims and a plan of procedure in accordance with established guidelines. This plan must be submitted to the Upperclass Programs Committee no later than one month prior to registration in the second semester of the sophomore year. In considering applications for special majors, the Committee shall make decisions based on the intellectual content and rigor of the proposed program, and its integrity as a major in the liberal arts. While the Committee may also take into consideration preparation for graduate education, certification, or licensing, these shall not be the determining factors in the Committees decision. Students interested in this option should consult the Dean of the Faculty. Once a major has been approved, any subsequent changes to the major must be submitted to the Dean of the Faculty for approval by the Upperclass Programs Committee.

(2) Double Majors — With the approval of the chairpersons of the two relevant departments and the Dean of the Faculty, students are permitted to declare double majors. Requirements for each major in a double major are the same as those for a single major with the exception that, subject to the approval of both departments, a joint Senior I.S. project may be done on a topic that incorporates materials and approaches from both disciplines and fulfills the requirements of both departments. Students who declare double majors must complete two separate Junior I.S. courses (401) æ one in each major department. Students who declare double majors must register for the Senior Independent Study Thesis in one major during fall semester and in the second major in spring semester. Students enrolled in student- designed majors, dual degree, pre-professional programs may not double major. Double majors are not permitted in International Relations and its participating departments (Economics, History, Political Science) nor in Urban Studies and its participating departments (Economics, Political Science, Sociology).

(3) Minor — Astudent may declare a minor, consisting of six courses in a department or program. See the appropriate listing in the Catalogue.

Additional Requirements

A. Aminimum of 16 courses, including the Independent Study Thesis, must be completed at The College of Wooster. A maximum of 16 Wooster course credits completed at other accredited institutions and approved for transfer credit may be counted toward the 32 credits required for graduation.

B. The usual load is 4 courses for credit per semester, with 3 as the minimum for fulltime status and 41Ä2 as the maximum permitted without the approval of the Dean of the Faculty. Students may register for up to 1Ä8 course credit in music performance groups beyond the maximum specified. For Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Music Therapy majors the maximum course load is 4.875.

C. Students are required to be in residence for the two semesters preceding the fulfillment of their degree requirements and permitted to take no more than 41Ä4 (including 1Ä8 course credit in music performance groups) courses for credit per semester in the two semesters in which they undertake the Independent Study Thesis. The last 6 courses (including the two-course Independent Study Thesis) counting toward graduation must be completed in the Colleges curricular program.

D. Two years of residence at Wooster are required for the B.A. degree, with one of them the senior year.

E. A maximum of two (2.000) course credits in performance and physical education activities may be counted toward the minimum of 32 courses required for graduation. These two courses may include at most the equivalent of one (1.000) Wooster course credit for private music instruction, music performance ensembles and groups, and workshop courses in Communication Studies, and Theatre. All music performance courses are offered for both full (1.000) and fractional (.125, .250, .500) credits. Communication Studies workshops are .250 credit courses, and Theatre workshop and performance courses that count toward the allowable 1.000 performance course are .250 credit courses. Exceptions to these regulations are made for majors or minors, and are stated by individual departments.

Four physical education activities courses that count for one-quarter-credit make up the second 1.000 course credit that can be counted toward the minimum of 32 courses required for graduation. Students who participate on intercollegiate athletic teams may count only one graded varsity sports course, Physical Education 130, toward the four allowable physical activities courses.

F. To permit effective course selection, students will be permitted to add courses without penalty until the end of the second week of classes and to drop courses without record of registration through the end of the sixth week of classes.

G. Full-time students are permitted to audit one course without charge in any semester. Permission of the instructor must be obtained on an add/drop form during the first two weeks of the semester.

Degree Requirments: Bachelor of Music

First-Year Seminar in Critical Inquiry (1 course)

Students will complete the First-Year Seminar in Critical Inquiry in their first semester.

Writing Requirement (1-2 courses)

a. Students will demonstrate basic writing proficiency in their first year through placement examination or completion of the College Writing Tutorial.

b. Students will complete a course designated as Writing Intensive (W) in any semester between the completion of the First-Year Seminar and the beginning of Junior Independent Study.

Foreign Language (1-2 courses)

Students will demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language through the second-level course in a given language sequence, through placement examination or course work.

Studies in Cultural Difference (1 course)

Students will complete a course (C) that examines either a culture outside the United States or the culture of an American minority group (e.g., African American, Asian American, Hispanic or Latino American, Native American). Courses may be taught in English or in a foreign language.

Religious Perspectives (1 course)

Students will complete a course (R) from any department or program that examines the religious dimension of humankind in relation to issues of cultural, social, historical, or ethical significance.

Note: A student may not use the same course in fulfillment of both the Studies in Cultural Difference requirement and the Religious Perspectives requirement.

Quantitative Reasoning (1 course)

Students will demonstrate basic quantitative proficiency through completion of a course (Q) that involves a substantial element of quantitative reasoning.

Non-Music Electives (0-5 courses)

Independent Study (3 courses)—see below

Learning in the Major (24 courses, including Independent Study)

A. PERFORMANCE MAJOR

1. Applied Music — 6-8 courses

This requirement includes a half recital of 25-30 minutes of music in the junior year (Music 401) and a full recital of 45-60 minutes of music in the senior year (Music 451-452), each to be performed after a successful jury examination covering preparation and competence. These recitals constitute I.S. for the performance major. In the junior year, performance majors must enroll in one semester of one-hour lessons (200-level) and one semester of Music 401.

2. Music Theory — 8 courses

101 (Theory I), 102 (Theory II), 201 (Theory III), 202 (Theory IV), 301 (Theory 302 (Form and Analysis), 303 (Conducting), and 304 (Counterpoint)

3. Music History — 4 courses

210 (Basic Repertoire), 211 (History I), 212 (History II), 213 (History III)

4. Group Music — 1.25 courses

Ten semesters (one-eighth course credit per semester per group) of participation in the following: 150-157 (Small Ensemble), 160 (Wooster Singers), 161 (Wooster Chorus), 162 (Wooster Symphony Orchestra), 163 (Scot Band), 164 (Wooster Jazz Ensemble), or 165 (Gospel Choir), with at least two semesters of participation in Wooster Singers or Wooster Chorus and at least four semesters of participationæ in the major instrument or voiceæin the most appropriate of the following major ensembles: Band, Orchestra, Chorus, or Wooster Singers.

5. Pedagogy — .500 course

Instrumental Pedagogy (371) for instrumental majors or Vocal Pedagogy (370) for voice majors (one-half course credit)

6. Music Technology — .500 course

280 (Introduction to Music Technology)

7. Music Electives — 1.75-3.75 courses

To be chosen by the student and the adviser; may include additional I.S. Keyboard skills must be sufficient to satisfy the Piano Proficiency requirement.

B. COMPOSITION MAJOR AND THEORY/COMPOSITION MAJOR

1. Composition — 4 courses

208 or 209 (Acoustic Composition or Electronic Composition; two semesters at one-half course credit each), 401 (Junior I.S.), 451-452 (Senior I.S.)

2. Music Theory — 9 courses

101 (Theory I), 102 (Theory II), 201 (Theory III), 202 (Theory IV), 301 (Theory V), 302 (Form and Analysis), 303 (Conducting), 304 (Counterpoint), 305 (Orchestration)

3. Music History — 5 courses

210 (Basic Repertoire), 211 (History I), 212 (History II), 213 (History III), 311 (Seminar in Music Literature)

4. Applied Music — 2 courses

Four semesters at one-half course credit each on the same instrument.

5. Group Music — 1.250 courses

6. Music Technology — .500 course

280 (Introduction to Music Technology)

7. Music Electives — 2.250 courses

To be chosen by the student and the adviser; may include additional I.S. Keyboard skills must be sufficient to satisfy the Piano Proficiency requirement.

C. MUSIC HISTORY/LITERATURE MAJOR

1. Music History/Literature — 10 courses

210 (Basic Repertoire), 211 (History I), 212 (History II), 213 (History III), 401 (Junior I.S.), 451-452 (Senior I.S.), and three from 112 (African American Folklore), 214 (History of African American Music), 215 (Music of the United States), 216 (The Art of Rock Music), 217 (Survey of Jazz), 218 (Masterpieces of Musical Theatre), 219 (Women in Music), or 311 (Seminar in Music Literature)

2. Music Theory — 9 courses

101 (Theory I), 102 (Theory II), 201 (Theory III), 202 (Theory IV), 301 (Theory V), 302 (Form and Analysis), 303 (Conducting), 304 (Counterpoint), and 305 (Orchestration)

3. Applied Music — 2 courses

Four semesters at one-half course credit each on the same instrument.

4. Group Music — 1.25 courses

Ten semesters (one-eighth course credit per semester per group) of participation in the following: 150-157 (Small Ensemble), 160 (Wooster Singers), 161 (Wooster Chorus),162 (Wooster Symphony Orchestra), 163 (Scot Band), 164 (Wooster Jazz Ensemble), or 165 (Gospel Choir), with at least two semesters of participation in Wooster Singers or Wooster Chorus and at least four semesters of participation — in the major instrument or voice — in the most appropriate of the following major ensembles: Band, Orchestra, Chorus, or Wooster Singers.

5. Music Technology — .500 course

280 (Introduction to Music Technology)

6. Music Electives — 1.250 courses

To be chosen by the student and the adviser; may include additional I.S. Keyboard skills must be sufficient to satisfy the Piano Proficiency requirement.

Bachelor of Music Education

Two majors are offered under the B.Mus.Ed. degree: Public School Teaching and Music Therapy. Because of the heavy requirements for these degrees, it is likely that the student will need to carry overloads or extend the time required to complete the degree program. Students should note that either option will probably result in additional tuition charges.

Note: Completion of the degree may require more than eight semesters of full-time academic work.

Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Music Education (Public School Teaching)

36.75 to 39.00 courses are required for graduation, subject to current restrictions on residency, fractional credit, transfer credit, and course load. Except where noted, individual courses may be counted toward multiple requirements. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music Education program in Public School Teaching will complete 14.50 to 16.75 courses outside music.

First-Year Seminar in Critical Inquiry (1 course)

Students will complete the First-Year Seminar in Critical Inquiry in their first semester.

Writing Requirement (1-2 courses)

a. Students will demonstrate basic writing proficiency in their first year through placement examination or completion of the College Writing Tutorial.

b. Students will complete a course designated as Writing Intensive (W) in any semester between the completion of the First-Year Seminar and second semester of the junior year.

Studies in Cultural Difference (1 course)

Students will complete a course (C) in History or the Social Sciences that examines either a culture outside the United States or the culture of an American minority group (e.g., African American, Asian American, Hispanic or Latino American, Native American). Courses may be taught in English or in a foreign language.

Religious Perspectives (1 course)

Students will complete a course (R) from any department or program that examines the religious dimension of humankind in relation to issues of cultural, social, historical, or ethical significance.

Note: A student may not use the same course in fulfillment of both the Studies in Cultural Difference requirement and the Religious Perspectives requirement.

Quantitative Reasoning (1 course)

Students will demonstrate basic quantitative proficiency through completion of a course (Q) in the Mathematical or Natural Sciences that involves a substantial element of quantitative reasoning.

Arts and Humanities (1 course)

Students will complete one non-music course in the Arts or Humanities (*). [A student may not use this course in fulfillment of the Studies in Cultural Difference requirement or the Religious Perspectives requirement.]

Mathematical and Natural Sciences (1 to 1.25 courses)

Students will complete one to one and one-quarter courses in the Mathematical or Natural Sciences (+). [A student may not use this course in fulfillment of the Quantitative Reasoning requirement.

History and Social Sciences (1 course)

Students will complete one course in History or the Social Sciences (#). [A student may not use this course in fulfillment of the Studies in Cultural Difference requirement or Religious Perspectives requirement.]

Psychology 110 (1 course) [This course may not count toward the History and Social Sciences requirement.]

Education (2.5 courses)

Students will complete Education 100, 120, and 300.

Non-Music Elective (1 course)

Independent Study (3 courses)

All degree requirements except Music 391 (Special Topics in Music Education) and the final semester of recital attendance must be completed prior to the semester in which the student registers for student teaching. Concurrent registration for Music 391 and student teaching is expected; however, when student teaching is completed in the fall semester, Music 391 must be completed prior to that semester. The recital attendance requirement continues through the student teaching semester.

Learning in the Major (22.250 courses)

A. MUSIC THEORY — 7.5 courses

101 (Theory I), 102 (Theory II), 201 (Theory III), 202 (Theory IV), 301 (Theory V), 303 (Conducting), 305 (Orchestration), 306 (Choral Conducting)

B. MUSIC HISTORY/LITERATURE — 3 courses

210 (Basic Repertoire), 212 (History II), 213 (History III)

C. PERFORMANCE — 7.75 courses

1. Group Music — 1.25 courses

Ten semesters (one-eighth course credit per semester per group) of participation in the following: ensemble, band, choir, orchestra, accompanying, including at least two semesters of participation in Wooster Singers.

2. Class Instruments and Voice — 2.500 courses

170 (Class Voice), 171 (Brass I), 172 (Brass II), 173 (Strings I), 174 (Strings II), 175 (Woodwinds I), 176 (Woodwinds II), 177 (Percussion), 372 (Functional Piano)

3. The remainder is to be taken in performance areas depending upon the pre-college preparation of the student. Keyboard skills must be sufficient to satisfy the Piano Proficiency requirements. Each student is required to give a half recital of 25-30 minutes of music in either the junior or senior year (prior to the semester in which student teaching is scheduled). The recital is to be performed after a successful jury examination covering preparation and competence.

D. MUSIC TECHNOLOGY — .500 course

280 (Introduction to Music Technology)

E. MUSIC EDUCATION — 3.500 courses

290 (Introduction to Music Education), 370 (Vocal Pedagogy), 390 (Methods in Music Education), and 391 (Special Topics in Music Education)

Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Music Education (Music Therapy)

38.750 courses are required for graduation, subject to current restrictions on residency, fractional credit, transfer credit, and course load. Except where noted, individual courses may be counted toward multiple requirements. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music Education program in Music Therapy will complete 14.25 courses outside music.

First-Year Seminar in Critical Inquiry (1 course)

Students will complete the First-Year Seminar in Critical Inquiry in their first semester.

Writing Requirement (1-2 courses)

a. Students will demonstrate basic writing proficiency in their first year through placement examination or completion of the College Writing Tutorial.

b. Students will complete a course designated as Writing Intensive (W) in any semester between the completion of the First-Year Seminar and second semester of the junior year.

Studies in Cultural Difference (1 course)

Religious Perspectives (1 course)

Students will complete a course (R) from any department or program that examines the religious dimension of humankind in relation to issues of cultural, social, historical, or ethical significance (R).

Note: A student may not use the same course in fulfillment of both the Studies in Cultural Difference requirement and the Religious Perspectives requirement.

Quantitative Reasoning (1 course)

Students will demonstrate basic quantitative proficiency through completion of a course (Q) that involves a substantial element of quantitative reasoning.

History and Social Sciences (2 courses)

Students will complete two approved courses in Political Science, History, or Economics. [A student may not use these courses in fulfillment of the Studies in Cultural Difference requirement or the Religious Perspectives requirement.]

Psychology (3 courses)

Students will complete Psychology 100, 212, and 299.

Mathematical Sciences (1 course)

Students will complete one course in the Mathematical Sciences.

Natural Sciences (1.25 courses)

Students will complete Biology 116.

Sociology (2 courses)

Students will complete Sociology 100 and one from Sociology 200, 204, or 213. [A student may not use these courses in fulfillment of the Religious Perspectives requirement.]

Education (1 course)

Students will complete Education 200.

Non-Music Electives (1 to 2 courses to complete 14.25 courses outside the major)

Independent Study (.250 course)

Students will complete Music 395 (a six-month, full-time clinical experience in a facility approved by the American Music Therapy Association).

Learning in the Major (24.5 courses)

A. MUSIC THEORY — 7 courses

101 (Theory I), 102 (Theory II), 201 (Theory III), 202 (Theory IV), 301 (Theory V), 303 (Conducting), 305 (Orchestration)

B. MUSIC HISTORY/LITERATURE — 2 courses

210 (Basic Repertoire) and either 212 (History II) or 213 (History III)

C. MUSIC THERAPY — 6 courses

190 (Introduction to Music Therapy) and 191 (Recreational MusicòProgramming and Leadership), each for one-half course credit; 291 (Music Therapy in Psychiatry and Rehabilitation); 292 (Music Therapy with the Developmentally Disabled); 293 (Practicum I in Music Therapy), 294 (Practicum II in Music Therapy), and 295 (Advanced Practicum in Music Therapy), each for 1Ÿ4 course credit; 392 (Psychology of Music I) and 393 (Psychology of Music II), each for one-half course credit; and 394 (Program Development and Administration in Music Therapy) and 407-408 (Internship) (one-fourth course credit)

D. MUSIC EDUCATION — 2 courses

290 (Foundations of Music Education), 390 (Methods in Music Education)

E. MUSIC TECHNOLOGY — .500 course

280 (Introduction to Music Technology)

F. PERFORMANCE — 7.000 courses as follows:

1. Group Music — 1 course

Eight semesters (one-eighth course credit per semester per group) of participation in the following: ensemble, orchestra, band, choir, accompanying, including at least two semesters of participation in Wooster Singers.

2. Class Instruments and Voice — 2.5000 courses

170 (Class Voice), 171 (Brass I), 173 (Strings I) and 174 (Strings II); 175 (Woodwinds I) 177 (Percussion), 370 (Vocal Pedagogy), and 372 (Functional Piano)

3. Applied Music — 3.500 courses

The remainder is to be taken in performance areas depending upon the pre-college preparation of the student. Keyboard skills must be sufficient to satisfy the Piano Proficiency requirement. Each student is required to give a half recital of 25-30 minutes of music in either the junior or senior year. The recital is to be performed after a successful jury examination covering preparation and competence.

Double Degree: Bachelor of Music or Music Education and Bachelor of Arts

A double degree enables students to make connections among fields that can enrich the study of each and expand career opportunities. Full double-counting of requirements for the two degrees is allowed. Upon graduation, the student will receive two diplomas and will participate in one Commencement ceremony. In most cases, completion of a double degree will require five years. Interested students should confer with the chairperson of the Department of Music and must have written approval from the Dean of the Faculty.

Commencement

To be graduated from The College of Wooster, a student must complete all College requirements and all requirements in the major, have a minimum of 32 courses with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, and be in good standing under the Codes of Academic Integrity and Social Responsibility as administered through the judicial system of the College.

Students who have completed eight semesters of college-level coursework, including at least 16 College of Wooster courses, and who have met the Colleges degree requirements will be awarded the appropriate degree at the next scheduled Commencement. Grade point averages at the time of graduation will be recorded on the permanent transcript. Records of any courses taken at Wooster subsequent to graduation will appear on the transcript, but grades will not affect the grade point average at the time of graduation.

Students who finish degree requirements mid-year or in absentia must confirm their status for graduation and intentions for the May Commencement in writing with the Registrar by February 1.

Only students who have successfully completed 31 of the 32 required courses will be allowed to participate in graduation and only if the following conditions are met:

1. The student has a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

2. All other requirements and electives, except one course, have been completed.

3. The student arranges through the Office of the Registrar to complete the outstanding course credit whether at the College or at another institution.

4. There are no outstanding obligations under the Codes of Academic Integrity and Social Responsibility.

5. The commencement program includes a notation that the student has not yet completed the degree. Students will participate in only one commencement ceremony.

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