First Semester: 14 Credits

• ENGL 1010 English Composition I (Gen. Ed.)
• Mathematics 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹
• MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
• MUS 1150 Music Theory I
• Music Electives Group 1³ or 2⁴

Second Semester: 16 Credits

• ENGL 1020 English Composition II (Gen. Ed.)
• SPCH 1010 Fundamentals of Speech Communication (Gen. Ed.)
• Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹
• MUS 1160 Music Theory II
• Music Electives Group 2⁴ or 3⁵
• Music Electives Group 2⁴  or 3⁵

Third Semester: 15 Credits

• Literature (Gen Ed.)²
• Natural Sciences (Gen Ed.)¹
• History (Gen Ed.)¹

• MUS 2150 Music Theory III
• Music Electives Group 2⁴ or 3⁵ or 4⁶

Fourth Semester: 15 Credits

• Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed) ¹
• History 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹
• Natural Sciences 4 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹
• Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹
• Music Electives Group 5⁷

Total Program Credits: 60

Contact Patsy Fancher, Department Chair, (901) 333-4151, for college-parallel area of emphasis, advising, and transfer information. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

¹ Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.

² Review General Education pages and select a 2000 level literature course (ENGL).

Students must have at least 8 hours, including at least one semester of private instruction in voice or an instrument and at least one semester of an ensemble. Additional hours in both areas are recommended. Class Piano I and II are also recommended. Students intending to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in vocal performance are also encouraged to take FREN 1010  and FREN 1020 .

15 Credits