School of Art

Students are permitted to double major in more than one division of the School of Art or complete more than one concentration in the same division.

1. Students enrolling in more than one major within the school must complete all course requirements in each major. If the two majors represent different degree programs, a minimum of 140 credit hours must be completed.
2. Students enrolling in a double concentration within the B.F.A. program must complete at least 12 upper-division credit hours within each concentration. In addition, all reviews must be passed and a senior project must be completed in each concentration.

A student taking a second major in art history must complete the language requirement. The program requirements for a double major must be approved in advance in writing by either the director or the division coordinator and become a part of the student’s permanent file.

The Hugh A. Glauser School of Music

The Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and the Bachelor of Science degree in Music Technology programs can be combined with approval by the faculty and director of the School of Music. In addition, double majors and more than one concentration within a major can be approved by the faculty and director of the School of Music.

1. Ensemble Requirements
   Ensemble participation is an integral part of every music major’s program. All full-time music majors must enroll for credit and participate in an ensemble appropriate to their major performance area until the number of semesters required in the program are completed. Music minors in the College of the Arts must enroll in a major ensemble for a minimum of two semesters. Transfer music minors must enroll in a major ensemble for a minimum of one semester.
2. Recital Attendance
   Required recital attendance is intended to enhance the musical perspective of all music majors and give them exposure to a sampling of various genres and performing media. Transfer students must attend a minimum of 10 recitals per semester. Other undergraduate music majors are required to attend a minimum four-year total of 84 concerts or recitals. Attendance at an average of 10-12 School of Music concerts per semester is recommended. Students will be notified of their status in regard to this policy once per semester. Appropriate information for all students will be sent to the college office prior to graduation. Further information is available in the School of Music office.
3. Applied Music Requirement for the Bachelor of Music
   1. 36000-level requirements: All freshmen enter at the 36000-level of applied study. A minimum of four semesters of enrollment are required in the number of applied credit hours as prescribed by the degree program. A jury is performed at the end of each semester. At entrance, all students are informed of the performance standards necessary to advance to the 46000-level as determined by the faculty of each applied area. Transfer students with a minimum of four semesters of applied study (or equivalent) may enter at the 46000-level as determined by the entrance audition.
   2. 46000-level evaluation: Students in the Bachelor of Music degree program will be evaluated during juries to determine if they meet the 46000-level entrance standard. The results of the 46000-level entry evaluation are:
      1. Pass to the 46000-level.
      2. Probation for one semester: The students will register at the 46000-level and retake the upper-level entrance jury at the end of the probationary semester. If the 46000-level entrance standard is not achieved, the students return to the 36000-level, repeating as needed.
      3. Failure to pass the entry-level evaluation: The students remain at the 36000-level of applied study until the 46000-level entrance standard is met.
   3. Required accumulation of 46000-level applied credits
      1. Performance concentration: four semesters (16 credit hours)
      2. Education majors: three semesters (6 credit hours)
      3. Composition concentration: must pass the 46000-level entry evaluation prior to graduation.
   4. 46000-level outcome assessment/recital
      1. Performance requirement: All Bachelor of Music performance degree candidates (piano, voice, instrumental) must perform both a one-half junior and a full senior recital; all other Bachelor of Music majors (composition, music education) must perform a half recital. Students who do not pass the recital must repeat 46000-level lessons until the recital is acceptable. Composition students may fulfill the one-half recital requirement in several ways.
   5. Applied music requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Music
      Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Music program must meet the 46000-level as a graduation requirement and are not required to enroll at the 46000-level. Bachelor of Arts degree candidates are required to perform a half or full senior recital if approved by the faculty while enrolled in applied music or complete MUS 48598.
   6. Applied music requirements for the B.S. in Music Technology
      1. Music technology majors are required to complete a total of six semesters (12 credit hours) of applied music. A jury is performed at the end of each semester of study. For the first two semesters (4 credit hours) students are required to register for the 26000- or 36000-level of applied music on the major instrument or voice. For students entering at the 26000-level, the faculty of each applied area will inform the students of the performance standards expected as an outcome of the first two semesters of study to be evaluated through a juried performance (36000-threshold).
      2. Having completed these 4 credit hours of 26000- or 36000-level applied music with a grade of C or above, and having met the performance standards by passing the 36000-threshold, music technology majors may take either 36000-level applied music or 36000-level applied studio musicianship (ASM) to complete the remaining four semesters (8 credit hours) of applied study.
      3. At the end of the last required semester of applied study, expected performance outcomes will be evaluated at the 46000-threshold consisting of a juried performance. Although not required, Bachelor of Science in Music Technology degree candidates may perform a half or full recital, or performance of original compositions, on the recommendation of a pre-hearing panel. Students who choose to complete all required six semesters of applied music through the 26000/36000 applied music series in place of 36000 ASM will be required to follow the performance standard guidelines and requirements for applied music established for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music.
4. Advanced Study Admission Requirements
   All Bachelor of Music degree majors must fulfill certain requirements to enter appropriate advanced standing for program specific upper-division coursework in the School of Music. These requirements are as follows:
   1. Performance concentrations: All students must meet the requirements for admission to 46000-level applied study as stated above.
   2. Composition concentration: The composition faculty will evaluate each student’s work during the semester in which MUS 21112 is taken to determine if the student should continue to pursue the concentration. A 3.000 GPA is required in music theory classes. A skills test and composition portfolio are required. Specific information may be obtained from the coordinator of theory and composition.
   3. Music Education concentration: Music education majors must apply for admission into advanced study in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services prior to junior year. Music education majors must also pass the music education professional evaluation in the music education division limited to two attempts of the entire evaluation. Specific information may be obtained from the coordinator of music education.
5. Grade Standard
   Music majors and minors must earn a grade of C or better in all music courses in order to count them toward graduation and meet prerequisites for subsequent courses. Music courses required to meet the Writing-Intensive Course requirement must be passed with a C or better.
6. Outcomes Assessment
   Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. See Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type. Taking and passing the licensure tests prior to graduation is encouraged but not required.

To graduate from Kent State University with the B.S. in Music Technology, students must have successfully completed a music technology internship through an evaluation by the music technology coordinator. At the completion of all required music technology courses, students must submit a senior portfolio appropriate to their concentration (audio recording and/or music production). The portfolio must pass an evaluation by a jury composed of music faculty.