Music

The following overall requirements are needed in order to earn a bachelor's degree. For a full explanation of the requirements, please see policy A.04.01.

• Completion of the core curriculum. Specific core plan is dependent upon accepted transfer credit, major, and Honor's Program participation. 
• Successful completion of at least 120 credit hours, with the final 36 hours taken in Residence at UST. Total credits listed on the page only reflect the major. 
• Completion of a major.
• Completion of 36 upper-division credit hours.
• A cumulative grade point average (GPA) above 2.0
• A cumulative GPA above 2.0 in your major
• Freshman Symposium is a one-credit hour, mandatory course exclusively for first-year students at the University of St. Thomas, introducing them to the UST mission and the Basilian Fathers’ core values of goodness, discipline, and knowledge. Freshmen register for it during the Freshmen Registration/Orientation events and can choose a class that aligns with their interests, with course descriptions provided in advance.

Chose any courses totally to three credit hours.

Choose 3 credit hours of academic music courses. Additional Music History courses (above) are allowed, but no applied music, lessons or ensembles are allowed in this category.

Must enroll every semester – one credit hour per semester.

Enroll in music private instruction every semester (2 credit hours per semester)

All music majors must attend at least 10 musical programs or lectures at the University of St. Thomas or similar Houston-area events per semester.

• Non-piano majors must pass a piano proficiency exam.
•  Present a Senior Recital or substantial research project in the senior year
•  Take a standardized major field test during the senior year
•  Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all required music courses