The minor in songwriting offers students a chance to build songwriting skills through classes that focus on craft, collaboration, music theory, and songwriting business practice.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music Theory | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
| Fundamentals of Western Music Theory | ||
| Music Theory 1 | ||
| Analyzing Popular Genres | ||
| Songwriting | ||
| MUSC 2210 | Introduction to Songwriting | 4 |
| Songwriting Electives | ||
| Complete two of the following: | 8 | |
| Music in Everyday Life | ||
| Advanced Songwriting | ||
| Making a Musical: Analysis, Craft, and Creation | ||
| Demo Production for Songwriters | ||
| Music Recording 1 | ||
| Copyright in the Creative Industries | ||
| Music Recording 2 | ||
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor. Students must complete all required music courses with a grade of C or better.