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Our goal is to make you a better musician by providing you with a solid understanding of music theory and exposing you to the most current hardware and software developments in music technology. The music major functions in an atmosphere that encourages musical exploration without limits. Musical styles from the classics to rap are appreciated and studied as a regular part of the program.

Music Major Core Courses:
CAT 107 Introduction to Music Tech
CAT 109 Basic Sequencing
CAT 119 Digital Audio Engineering I
CAT 189 Elementary Chorus (0.5)
CAT 200 Music Theory I
CAT 229 Digital Audio Engineering II
CAT 286 Sound Design I
CAT 290 Basic Video Production
CAT 323 Music Industry Essentials
CAT 204 World Music or CAT 224 Music in the US: The African/American Influence

Plus:
Digital Audio Engineering and Sound Design Track
CAT 287 Sound Design II(0.5)
CAT 321 Synthesizer Programming/ Sound Effects Research and Creation(0.5)
CAT 410 Digital Audio Engineering III
3 MUSIC ELECTIVES

Production, Writing and Artist Development Track
CAT 201 Music Theory II
CAT 300 Composition and Midi Programming I
CAT 301 Composition and Midi Programming II
CAT 351 Developing a Recording Project(0.5)
CAT 410 Digital Audio Engineering III