Music Technology, B.A.

Offered by Music .

Students in the Music Technology, B.A. receive a solid foundation in professional audio engineering with subject matter including acoustics, microphone placement techniques, stereo microphone theory, digital signal processing, mastering, plug-in applications, ProTools and surround sound recording techniques, and sound editing for video with Final Cut Pro. Graduates can expect to be fully prepared to pursue careers in various areas of the audio industry such as recording, mixing, mastering, post-production, or to undertake further studies at the graduate level. Specializations of Music Technology faculty include audio engineering, audio electronics, computer music, and audio post-production. Students have the opportunity to pursue individual research projects under faculty supervision as well as gain the experience of audio production in a professional work environment.

University Requirements

Completion of Minimum University Requirements for an Undergraduate Baccalaureate Degree .

Minimum 120 credits and minimum GPA of 2.0
Completion of 45 upper-level credits, the residence requirement, the Writing Intensive requirement, and the General Education requirement

Major Requirements

Minimum 84 credits
Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the major, except where otherwise indicated

Course Requirements

Music Core (26 credits)

Complete the following, including MUSC 179 and MUSC 211 with a minimum grade of ‘B’:

Additional Music Requirements (23 Credits)

Complete the following 9 credits:

MUSC 326 - Theory V: Post-Tonal Analysis (3)
MUSC 480 - Topics in Music, Art and Society (3)
Upper-level non-performance music electives (3)

Recital Preparation

Complete 8 credits from the following:

MUSC 191 - Recital Preparation (1)

Advanced Music Theory Sequence

Complete one of the following 6-credit sequences:

Western Music Theory

Complete the following:

Jazz Theory

Complete the following:

Private Lessons and Ensembles (12-16 credits)

Private Lessons

Complete 4 semesters of the following:

Ensembles

Complete 4 ensemble courses over 4 different semesters selected from the following:

Music Technology (23 credits)

Complete the following 17 credits:

Music Production

Complete 6 credits from two semesters of MUSC 418 or MUSC 418 and MUSC 428 :

Foreign Language

Students planning graduate work are strongly recommended to complete the study of a language pertinent to their area of research through the 202 level.

Four-Year Academic Pathways

The Four-Year Academic Pathways webpage offers helpful sample pathways for students eager to explore their academic options and stay on track for a four-year graduation. These pathways provide a starting point for students to plan how to complete their degree in four years. However, it’s important to remember that these are just samples. In consultation with their academic advisor, each student will create an individualized degree plan that reflects their unique academic background, interests, and career goals.

Students must develop their personalized degree plan by the time they’ve earned 45 credits and regularly update it with their advisor as their goals and academic journey evolve. This approach ensures that students make thoughtful, strategic choices that set them up for success throughout their time at UMBC.