Applied Jazz Music, B.M. (WNC)

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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in Applied Jazz Music by following the course of study described below.

A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 42 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
See the Applied Jazz Music, B.M. program description for more information on degree requirements.

Academic Advising Information

University of Nevada, Reno
College of Liberal Arts Student Center (transfer advising)
(775) 682-8745
http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/academic-advising
Lincoln Hall 314

WNC Counseling Services
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Carson City, Bristlecone 103

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and WNC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at WNC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Silver State Transfer program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule

For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog.

Associate’s First Semester (16 units)

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
MUSE 131 - Jazz Ensemble (1 unit) CO7 *
Mathematics (3 units) CO2

MUS 109 - Functional Piano I (1 unit) **
MUS 203 - Music Theory I (3 units) **
MUS 211 - Sightsinging and Dictation I (1 unit) **
MUS 217 - Jazz Rhythm Theory (1 unit) **
MUSE 133 - Jazz Combo (1 unit) CO7 **
100-200 Level MUSA Applied Lessons (2 units) **

Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
MUSE 131 - Jazz Ensemble (1 unit) CO7 *

MUS 110 - Functional Piano II (1 unit) **
MUS 122 - Survey of Jazz (3 units) CO7, CO10 **
MUS 204 - Music Theory II (3 units) **
MUS 212 - Sightsinging and Dictation II (1 unit) **
MUSE 133 - Jazz Combo (1 unit) CO7 **
100-200 Level MUSA Applied Lessons (2 units) **

Associate’s Third Semester (17 units)

MUSE 131 - Jazz Ensemble (1 unit) CO7 *
Social Science (3 units)
Science with lab (3 units)

MUS 253 - Jazz Improvisation I (2 units) **
MUS 301 - Music Theory III (3 units) **
MUS 311 - Sightsinging and Dictation III (1 unit) **
MUS 255 - Jazz Keyboard Techniques I (1 unit) **
MUSE 133 - Jazz Combo (1 unit) CO7 **
100-200 Level MUSA Applied Lesson (2 units) **

Associate’s Fourth Semester (17 units)

MUSE 131 - Jazz Ensemble (1 unit) CO7 *
ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science (3 units) CO4, CO9
PHIL 210 - World Religions (3 units) CO10, CO11
US and Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO8

MUS 254 - Jazz Improvisation II (2 units)
MUS 256 - Jazz Keyboard Techniques II (1 unit)
MUS 300 - Continuation Exam (0 units)
MUS 312 - Sightsinging and Dictation IV (1 unit)
MUSE 133 - Jazz Combo (1 unit) CO7
100-200 Level MUSA Applied Lessons (2 units) **

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (14 units)

MUS 302 - Music Theory IV (3 units)
MUS 341 - Music History I (3 units)
MUS 355 - Jazz Arranging I (3 units)
MUSE 431 - Jazz Ensemble (1 unit)
MUSE 433 - Jazz Combo (1 unit)
300-400 Level MUSA Applied Lessons (2 units)
MUSA (Secondary Instrument) (1 unit)

Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (12 units)

MUS 342 - Music History II (3 units)
MUS 356 - Jazz Arranging II (3 units)
MUSE 431 - Jazz Ensemble (1 unit)
MUSE 433 - Jazz Combo (1 unit)
300-400 Level MUSA Applied Lesson (2 units)
MUSA Secondary Instrument (1 unit)
Junior Recital (0 units)
Elective (1 unit)

Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (14 units)

MUS 353 - Jazz Improvisation III (2 units)
MUS 362 - Beginning Conducting (2 units)
MUS 431 - Exploring World Music (3 units) CO11, CO13
MUS 432 - Jazz Cultures (3 units)
MUSE 431 - Jazz Ensemble (1 unit)
MUSE 433 - Jazz Combo (1 unit)
300-400 Level MUSA Applied Lesson (2 units)

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)

MUS 354 - Jazz Improvisation IV (2 units)
MUS 410 - Jazz Composition (3 units)
MUSE 431 - Jazz Ensemble (1 unit)
MUSE 433 - Jazz Combo (1 unit)
MUS 499 - Senior Recital–Applied (0 units)
300-400 Level MUSA Applied Lesson (2 units)
Ethics (3 units) CO12
Application (3 units) CO14

Legend

* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

** Students must complete the course at UNR. Please see the Silver State Transfer Program or reverse transfer link listed above in the Contact Information section.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.