Department of Music

Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Learning Outcome Assessment Plan for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music

Learning Outcome

What should a graduate in this major know, value, or be able to do at graduation and beyond?

BA-MUS 01

Students will understand, interpret, recognize visually and aurally, analyze, and apply the materials of music, including compositional devices of the common practice period and of the 20th and 21st century.

BA-MUS 02

Students will recognize, discuss, and contextualize genres, eras, musicians, and significant representative works from the Western musical canon.

BA-MUS 03

Students will develop advanced musicianship, interpretive, and technical skills through the study, preparation and performance of a variety of standard solo and ensemble repertoire.

BA-MUS 04

Students will develop, organize, document, and present a project synthesizing their musical and interdisciplinary studies.

Learning Outcome Assessment Plan for the Bachelor of Music Degree

Learning Outcome

What should a graduate in this major know, value, or be able to do at graduation and beyond?

BM-MUS 01

Students will understand, interpret, recognize visually and aurally, analyze, and apply the materials of music, including compositional devices of the common practice period and of the 20th and 21st century.

BM-MUS 02

Students will recognize, discuss, and contextualize genres, eras, musicians, and significant representative works from the Western musical canon.

BM-MUS 03

Students will develop advanced musicianship, interpretive, and technical skills through the study, preparation and performance of a variety of standard solo and ensemble repertoire.

BM-MUS 04

Students will arrange and create musical works for a variety of sound sources.

BM-MUS 05

Students will successfully demonstrate conducting and rehearsal techniques and score study skills.

BM-MUS 06

Students will develop familiarity with pedagogical resources, teaching techniques, and representative repertoire in their areas of concentration.

Learning Outcome Assessment Plan for the Bachelor of Music Education Degree

Learning Outcome

What should a graduate in this major know, value, or be able to do at graduation and beyond?

BME-MUS 01

Students will understand, interpret, recognize visually and aurally, analyze, and apply the materials of music, including compositional devices of the common practice period and of the 20th and 21st century.

BME-MUS 02

Students will recognize, discuss, and contextualize genres, eras, musicians, and significant representative works from the Western musical canon.

BME-MUS 03

Students will develop advanced musicianship, interpretive, and technical skills through the study, preparation and performance of a variety of standard solo and ensemble repertoire.

BME-MUS 04

Students will plan, implement, and assess instruction for diverse student populations at elementary and secondary levels.

BME-MUS 05

Students will arrange and create musical works for a variety of sound sources.

BME-MUS 06

Students will successfully demonstrate conducting and rehearsal techniques and score study skills.

BME-MUS 07

Students will develop familiarity with pedagogical resources, teaching techniques, and representative repertoire in their areas of concentration.