Programs of Study

First Semester - 15 SCH

MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics
EDUC/PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework
HIST 1301 - United States History I
MUEN 1141 - Chorale
MUAP 12** - Individual Instruction
MUSI 1311 - Music Theory I

Second Semester - 15 SCH

SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
HIST 1302 - United States History II
MUEN 1141 - Chorale
MUAP 12** - Individual Instruction

Third Semester - 15 SCH

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government
PHYS 1303 - Stars and Galaxies
ENGL 1302 - Composition II
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking
MUAP 12** - Individual Instruction
MUEN 1141 - Chorale

Fourth Semester - 15 SCH

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government
PHYS 1304 - Solar System
MUSI 1312 - Music Theory II
MUEN 1141 - Chorale
MUAP 12** - Individual Instruction

Marketable Skills

• Musical fluency and literacy
• Skilled public performer
• Ability to work in a team/ensemble
• Extensive creative capacity
• Skilled at macro and microanalysis
• Ability to handle deadlines

Program Outcomes

• Identify and classify five familiar aural examples of music each differing by musical texture of composition (monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic).
• Identify and classify five familiar aural examples of music each differing by genre (sonata, symphony, fugue, etc.) of composition.
• Identify and classify five familiar aural examples of music each differing by style period of composition (Early music, Baroque, Classical, etc.).

Expected Salary

Texas wage data: workers on average earn $25.37 per hour; 10% of workers earn $8.62 or less per hour; 10% of workers earn $66.36 or more per hour. US wage data: workers on average earn $30.39 per hour; 10% of workers earn $11.11 or less per hour; 10% of workers earn $80.70 or more per hour.

Career Opportunities

AA Minimum: Performer; Private Lessons Teacher/Coach; Community Music Group Leader; Church Musician; Primary, Recording Technician. BA Minimum: Music Teacher - Secondary. MA Minimum: Higher Education.

High School Endorsements

Arts & Humanities

Transfer Path / Requirements

Texas A&M Commerce

• A student completing the Paris Junior College curriculum is considered Core complete at Texas A&M Commerce.
• No more than 60-66 sch from PJC will be applied to a bachelor degree at TAMU-Commerce.  Another 60 or more must be completed at TAMU-Commerce.
• For the music major, a minimum of 41 SCH must be completed within the discipline of music.
• Students who are considering teaching in high schools or middle schools must take MATH 1314 and follow guidelines set for teacher certification.