Jun 16, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin

Music BA Degree Requirements (120 hours)


Students in this program are subject to additional academic policies and requirements.

Degree Plan


General Education Curriculum (30 hours)


All majors contain the same General Education Curriculum Requirements . Programs may require specific GEC courses, indicated in the Degree Plan (DEG 01, etc.).

University Requirements (3 hours)


First Year Experience (Major Area)


Must be taken first semester.

Writing-Intensive (Major Area)


Capstone (Major Area)


Must be taken Senior Year. 

Select 1 course:

Program Curriculum


 

DEG 02. Additional Requirements (42-51 hours)


Ensemble

Ensemble must be taken for 6 semesters. Summers excluded.

Major Instrument

Must be taken studying the same instrument for 6 semesters. Summers excluded. Must complete at least 1 semester at the 400-level.

Select 12 hours:

Select 1 option:

  • Select one minor. 18-21 hrs.
  • Select one certificate. 12-21 hrs.
  • Select 9 hours of MED, MUP, or MUS electives and 9 hours of general electives. 18 hrs.

DEG 03. Electives


Select electives as needed with adviser’s approval. See Hours to Degree below.

Hours to Degree


120 hours are needed to graduate with a BA in Music. Of the total hours applied to this degree, 30 hours must be in courses numbered at the 300 level or above. The student must earn at least 21 of the last 30 hours of course work and at least 12 hours in the major area of study from Southern Miss. See Residence Hour Requirements  for more information.