Concentrations: B.A. - Music Industry, Music Studies; B.M. - Performance, Composition, Music Industry, Music Education, Music Theatre, and Jazz Studies
Major requirements and their VCCS equivalents (and RBC equivalents if applicable)
JMU Course: MUS 141, 143, Music Theory I
- VCCS equivalents: MUS 111
- RBC equivalents: No equivalent
- NOTE: See advising note #2
JMU Course: MUS 142, 144, Music Theory II
- VCCS equivalents: MUS 112
- RBC equivalents: No equivalent
- NOTE: See advising note #2
JMU Course: MUS 241, 243, Music Theory III
- VCCS equivalents: MUS 211
- RBC equivalents: No equivalent
- NOTE: See advising note #2
JMU Course: MUS 242, 244, Music Theory IV
- VCCS equivalents: MUS 212
- RBC equivalents: No equivalent
- NOTE: See advising note #2
JMU Course: MUS 356, History of Jazz in America
- VCCS equivalents: MUS 225
- RBC equivalents: No equivalent
- NOTE: For Jazz Studies
JMU Course: PSYC 160, Life Span Human Development
- VCCS equivalents: PSY 230 or 231 and 232
- RBC equivalents: PSY 250
- NOTE: Required for students pursuing teacher licensure.
JMU Course: EDUC 200, Foundations of American Education
- VCCS equivalents: EDU 200
- RBC equivalents: No equivalent
- NOTE: Required for students pursuing teacher licensure.
Advising Notes
- Students interested in the B.A. degree submit a portfolio and complete an interview. Students interested in the B.M. degree must audition for a place in the program. Read more about the two degree options.
- The B.A. requires intermediate proficiency in a foreign language (either through the JMU foreign language placement exam or coursework).
- All transfer of music theory study for music majors is subject to interviews and testing by JMU theory faculty.
- Music Education: The Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education is designed primarily for those preparing to teach vocal or instrumental music in public schools. All education students must apply and be admitted to Teacher Education. See the admission requirements and use the links below to learn more about the application process.
For more information:
Transfer Initiatives - University Advising
