University Studies requires a student obtain proficiency through the 201-level or higher in a language previously studied (i.e., two or more units of the language in high school) or the 102-level in a second foreign language not previously studied.
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Most students continuing in the language studied in high school will likely take 3-6 hours from this component.
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Students who graduated high school more than 7 years prior to matriculation at UNCW are required to demonstrate proficiency at or above the Beginner II level by completing a course at the 102 or 120 level in any language, or by completing a higher level based on a language placement test score.
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Any student with sufficient background may elect to fulfill the language requirement by CLEP examination, which can provide academic credit at the 201 level or above.
Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.
Recommended NCCC Course |
Credit Hours |
University Equivalent
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Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
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3
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ENG 101: College Writing and Reading I
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English Composition
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Required Course, General Education
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ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
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3
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ENG 201: College Writing and Reading II
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English Composition
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Required Course, General Education
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MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
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3
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MAT 101: The Art of Mathematics
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UGETC Math
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Required Course, General Education
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MUS 121: Music Theory I
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3
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MUS 111: Theory I
&
MUS 001: Music Elective
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course, General Education
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MUS 125: Aural Skills I
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1
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MUSL 111: Aural Skills & Sight-Singing I
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course, General Education
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MUS 122: Music Theory II
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3
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MUS 112: Theory II
&
MUS 001: Music Elective
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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MUS 126: Aural Skills II
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1
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MUSL 112: Aural Skills/Sight-Singing II
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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MUS 161: Applied Music I
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2
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MUS 195: Low Level App Mus-Priv Lesson
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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MUS 162: Applied Music II
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2
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MUS 195: Low Level App Mus-Priv Lesson
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.
Recommended NCCC Course |
Credit Hours |
University Equivalent
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Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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9
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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9
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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4
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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General Education
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Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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General Education
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Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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7
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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General Education
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PED 110: Fit and Well for Life
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2
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WPA 101: Wellness and Physical Activity
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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General Education
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ACA 122: College Transfer Success
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1
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UNI 001: University College Elective
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Academic Transition
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General Transfer Credit
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The University of North Carolina Wilmington strongly recommends students complete their Associates’ degree prior to transferring to UNCW.
Designed for the 21st-century musician, the Bachelor of Arts offers innovative areas of study in classical performance, jazz, music technology and entrepreneurship, and general music. The Bachelor of Arts degree is a foundation for a wide range of career options, including performance, private studio teacher, composition, music technology and recording, concert management and promotion, or graduate study in music and/or other academic areas.
Music Auditioning Information:
Admission to UNCW and the Department of Music consists of a dual admission process. While application to the university is through the Office of Admissions, formal admission to the Department of Music and its degree programs must be made through an audition admission process. Audition applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to your requested audition date. You must also have at least submitted the UNCW Office of Admissions application and paid the admissions application fee. See more information about the Audition Process here.
Three options to choose from:
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Performance
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Jazz Studies
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Music Technology
A minimum final grade of “C-” is required in each music course and a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better is required for graduation.