Bachelor of Science in Music Technology
The Music Technology program, leading to the B.S. degree, was established at UNCA in 1982. It is a small and highly selective program taught in UNCA's multi-track recording studio, MIDI production studio, etc.
Sample Curriculum
Format: Course number, course title or category, (number of credit hours)
MATH167 Precalculus (4)
PHYS102 Physics of Sound and Music (3) Fall
PHYS131 Introductory Physics I (4) Spring
PHYS231 Introductory Physics II (4) Fall
PHYS310 Electronics (4) Spring
CSCI201 Introduction to Algorithm Design (3)
MUSC384 Audio Engineering Tech. I (2) Spring
MUSC386 Audio Engineering Tech. II (2) Fall
MUSC484 Audio Engineering Tech. III (2) Spring
MUSC486 Audio Engineering Tech. IV (2) Fall
MUSC385 Recording Studio Practicum I (1) Spring
MUSC387 Recording Studio Practicum II (1) Fall
MUSC485 Recording Studio Practicum III (1) Spring
MUSC487 Recording Studio Practicum IV (1) Fall
MUSC201 Aural Skills I (1) Fall
MUSC202 Aural Skills II (1) Spring
MUSC301 Aural Skills III (1) Fall
MUSC302 Aural Skills IV (1) Spring
MUSC231 Music Theory I (3) Fall
MUSC232 Music Theory II (3) Spring
MUSC331 Music Theory III (3) Fall
MUSC332 Music Theory IV (3) Spring
MUSC351 Music History & Literature to 1750 (2)
MUSC352 Music History & Lit. from 1750-1900 (2)
MUSC353 Music History & Lit. from 1900 (2)
MUSC293 Keyboard Harmony/Improv. I (2) Fall
MUSC294 Keyboard Harmony/Improv. II (2) Spring
MUSC Ensemble (1)
MUSC Ensemble (1)
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Requirements at
www.unca.edu/ils/ils.requirements.web.html
1. All B.S. candidates are required to complete a senior recording or research project and pass Senior Comprehensive Examinations in Music Theory, Music History, Audio Engineering Technology and oral competency. Internships (up to 6 hours) are available (but not required) to qualified students.
2. This Sample Curriculum is provided as an aid to the student. It is not the definitive statement of degree requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the student to know and satisfy his or her degree requirements. When in question, consult the catalog published during the year you were accepted into the degree program at UNCA. Also refer to Department of Music guidelines for additional requirements. The Office of the Registrar can also provide information and assistance.
NOTE: Music majors pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree must complete a minimum of two semesters of ensembles recommended by the Director of the Music Technology Program and approved in writing by the department chair.