Music: Liturgical Music B.A.

Class of 2030

Core RequirementsCredits
Development of Western Civilization (4)16
Ethics3
Philosophy3
Fine ArtsMSC 310 (3)
Quantitative Reasoning3
Natural Science3
Social Science3
Theology 200 Level3
Theology 300 LevelTHL 3xx (3)
Intensive Writing I Proficiency3
Intensive Writing II ProficiencyMSC 311 (3)
Oral Communication Proficiency3
Diversity Proficiency3
Civic Engagement Proficiency3
Free Electives
Major RequirementsCredits
MSC 106 – Recital AttendanceP/F
MSC 201/201L – Theory I w/ Lab4
MSC 202/202L – Theory II w/ Lab4
MSC 301/301L – Theory III w/ Lab4
MSC 302/302L – Theory IV w/ Lab4
MSC 310 – Music History & Lit I3
MSC 311 – Music History & Lit II3
MSC 312 – Music History & Lit III3
MSC 136 – Introduction to Music Technology3
MSC 208 or 209 – Lyric Direction ot Improvisation3
MSC 305 – Conducting3
MSC 307 – Liturgical Music3
MSc 308 – The Church Musician4
MSC 316 – Teaching Music3
MSC 317 – Teaching Music, Secondary Choral3
MSC 498 – Senior Recital/Project1
THL 204 – Foundations: Engaging Scripture3
THL 362 – The Sacraments3
THL 381 – Prayer and the Liturgical Life3
Ensemble4
Applied Lessons12
Some Students May be Required to Take…
MSC 206 – Piano Class I3
MSC 306 – Piano Class II3

Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes

  • Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
  • Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
  • Currently, MSC majors fulfill the Fine Arts and Intensive Writing II Cores.
  • For those who declare a major in music later than fall of freshman year, they are required to take applied lessons and participate in an ensemble every semester thereafter.

Freshman Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
DWC 101Development of Western Civilization I4
MSC 201/201LTheory I w/ Lab4
MSC 316Teaching Music3
Ensemble0.5
Applied Lessons1.5
MSC 106Recital AttendanceP/F
Intensive Writing I Proficiency3

Freshman Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
DWC 102Development of Western Civilization II4
MSC 202/202LTheory II w/ Lab4
MSC 136Introduction to Music Technology3
Ensemble0.5
Applied Lessons1.5
MSC 106Recital AttendanceP/F
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL1935

Sophomore Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
DWC 201Development of Western Civilization III4
MSC 301/301LTheory III w/ Lab4
MSC 310Music History & Lit I (Fine Arts)3
MSC 208Lyric Direction for Singers (for singers only)3
Ensemble0.5
Applied Lessons1.5
MSC 106Recital AttendanceP/F
THL 204Foundations: Engaging Scripture3
TOTAL19

Sophomore Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
DWC 202Development of Western Civilization IV4
MSC 302/302LTheory IV w/ Lab4
MSC 311Music History & Lit II (Intensive Writing II)3
MSC 307Liturgical Music3
Ensemble0.5
Applied Lessons1.5
MSC 106Recital AttendanceP/F
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL1938

Junior Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
MSC 312Music History & Lit III3
MSC 305Conducting3
MSC 209Improvisation (for keyboardists only)3
Ensemble0.5
Applied Lessons1.5
MSC 106Recital AttendanceP/F
THL 362The Sacraments3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL17

Junior Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
MSC 317Teaching Music, Secondary Choral3
THL xxx312, 322 or 323 (Theology 300-level)3
Ensemble0.5
Applied Lessons1.5
MSC 106Recital AttendanceP/F
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL1734

Senior Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
MSC 308The Church Musician4
THL xxx312, 322, or 3233
Ensemble0.5
Applied Lessons1.5
MSC 106Recital AttendanceP/F
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3

Senior Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
MSC 498Senior Recital/Project1
THL 381Prayer and the Liturgical Life3
Ensemble0.5
Applied Lessons1.5
MSC 106Recital AttendanceP/F
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
1836
TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS143