Music Major with Instrumental Music Emphasis, Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents a possible course sequence for first-year students entering UW-Platteville in the fall term. The major requirements do not add up to the 120 credits needed for graduation.  See your advisor for additional guidance.  A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (emphasis, second major, minor, etc.), placement scores, and incoming credits (transfer, AP, etc.).  Students should consult their program advisor(s) to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.

This sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan.  Some courses may not be offered every term.  Courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all modalities (i.e., in person, online, hybrid, etc.).

Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their advisor(s) to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

Year 1
First SemesterCredits
MUSIC 17303
MUSIC 15301
MUAP 10101
Major Ensemble1
MUSIC 13401
MUSIC 10901
ENGLISH 11303
Math General Education Course3
 14
Total Credits: 14
Year 1
Second SemesterCredits
MUSIC 18303
MUSIC 16301
MUAP 11101
Major Ensemble1
MUSIC 14401
MUSIC 11901
ENGLISH 12303
HHP 1XXX (Physical Education Activity)1
SPEECH 10603
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 2
First SemesterCredits
MUSIC 27303
MUSIC 25301
MUAP 20101
Major Ensemble1
MUSIC 23401
Social Science General Education Course3
Humanities General Education Course (with Ethnic Studies or Gender Studies General Education Course)3
MUSIC 29202
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 2
Second SemesterCredits
MUSIC 37303
MUSIC 36301
MUAP 21101
Major Ensemble1
MUSIC 2440 (Proficiency)1
Elective3
MUSIC 2650 or 28503
Upper Divisional Examination 
 13
Total Credits: 13
Year 3
First SemesterCredits
MUSIC 31303
MUAP 30102
Major Ensemble1
Historical Perspectives General Education Course3
MUSIC 38302
MUSIC 32902
MUSIC 15001
Elective3
 17
Total Credits: 17
Year 3
Second SemesterCredits
MUSIC 32303
MUAP 31102
Major Ensemble1
Humanities or History Course3
Music Elective3
MUSIC 24503
MUSIC 15001
HHP 10001
 17
Total Credits: 17
Year 4
First SemesterCredits
MUAP 40101
Major Ensemble1
MUSIC 15001
Music Elective3
Music Elective3
Natural Science General Education Course4
Elective3
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 4
Second SemesterCredits
MUAP 4110 or 49102
Major Ensemble1
MUSIC 15001
Ethnic Studies or Gender Studies General Education Course3
Music Elective4
Elective2
 13
Total Credits: 13