A maximum of 14 lower-division units may be included in work counted toward the music minor. The minor must include at least five units in residence at CSUF.

Theory of Music (6 units)

MUS 101 - Music Theory for Non-Music Majors (3)
MUS 111 - Diatonic Harmony (2)
MUS 112 - Diatonic Harmony (2)
MUS 121 - Musicianship I - Diatonic (1)
MUS 122 - Musicianship II - Diatonic (1)
MUS 211 - Chromatic Harmony (2)
MUS 221 - Musicianship III - Chromatic (1)
or any 300- or 400-level theory classes

Music History and Literature (5-6 units)

MUS 100 - Introduction to Music (3)
MUS 102 - Introduction to American Folk Music (3)
MUS 151 - Survey of Western Musical Literature (2)
MUS 302 - History of Jazz (3)
MUS 303 - World Music (3)
MUS 304 - Music of Mexico (3)
MUS 305 - Women in Music (3)
MUS 307 - History of Rock Music (3)
MUS 350 - Music in American Society (3)
MUS 351A - History and Literature of Western Music (3)
MUS 351B - History and Literature of Western Music (3)
MUS 351C - History and Literature of Western Music (3)
MUS 355 - Film Music (3)
or courses at the 400 level

Applied Techniques (8-9 units)

Music minors may also elect to take private instruction in applied music through University Extended Education for an additional fee.

MUS 182 - Piano Class for Music Majors (2)
MUS 183 - Voice Class for Non-Music Majors (1)
MUS 184A - Piano Class for Non-Music Majors (1)
MUS 185A - Guitar Class for Non-Music Majors (1)
MUS 185B - Guitar for Non-Music Majors (1)
MUS 281B - Orchestral Instruments/Brass Instruments (1)
MUS 281P - Orchestral Instruments/Percussion Instruments (1)
MUS 281S - Orchestral Instruments/String Instruments (1)
MUS 281W - Orchestral Instruments/Woodwind Instruments (1)
MUS 282A - Piano Class for Music Majors (2)
MUS 282B - Piano Class for Music Majors (2)
MUS 283 - Voice Class for Instrumentalists (1)
MUS 284 - Instrument Class for Singers, Pianists, and Guitarists (1)
MUS 326 - Introduction to Music Technology (2)
MUS 426 - Applications of Music Technology (1)
or any course in ensemble (e.g., band, orchestra, choir), conducting, piano or voice at the 300 or 400 level.

Total (20 units)

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