B.I.S. Interdisciplinary Studies Program Map
Music & Industry Pathway
This pathway integrates studies of music and industry, approximating a commercial music or music business program and including entrepreneurial music ventures and possible “add-ons” such as a stand-alone arts management certificate and a stand-alone jazz certificate.
Stats
60
Core Credit Hours
30
Major Credit Hours
30
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
|
S4: Social Sciences |
3 |
|
P2: Citizenship |
3 |
|
I2: MUSC 1110
(Recommended) Survey of World Music |
2 |
|
Area F: Major Elective
1000/2000-level Elective course |
3 |
|
MUSC 2XXX
2000-level Music Ensemble |
1 |
Milestone:
- First music lower level foundation credit taken
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
|
M: Mathematics |
3 |
|
Area F: XIDS 2000
Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies |
3 |
|
Area F: Major Elective
1000/2000-level Elective course |
3 |
|
Area F: Major Elective
1000/2000-level Elective course |
3 |
|
MUSC 2XXX
2000-level Music Ensemble |
1 |
Milestone:
- Complete XIDS 2000
15 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 31 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
BUSA 2106
Legal & Ethical Environment of Business |
3 |
|
A1: MUSC 1120
(Recommended) Survey of Jazz, Rock, and Popular Music |
3 |
|
P1: Citizenship |
3 |
|
T1: STEM + Lab |
4 |
|
MUSC 2XXX
2000-level Music Ensemble |
1 |
Milestones:
-
Completes foundational music credits
-
Completes foundational industry credits
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
Elective |
3 |
|
I1: Institution
(Recommended) Foreign Language 1001 Course |
3 |
|
Area F: Major Elective
1000/2000-level Elective course |
3 |
|
Elective 1/2XXX
1000/2000-level Elective course |
3 |
|
MGNT 3600
Management |
3 |
14 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 29 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
MKTG 3803
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
|
A2: Humanities
(Recommended) Foreign Language 1002 Course |
3 |
|
T1: Non-lab Science |
3 |
|
Required: INDUSTRY 3/4XXX |
3 |
|
MUSC 4XXX
4000-level Music Ensemble |
1 |
|
Elective |
3 |
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
XIDS 3000
Interdisciplinary Methods |
3 |
|
Required: MUSC 3/4XXX
(Recommended) MUSC 3702 - Western Music After 1825 and World Music |
3 |
|
Elective 3/4XXX
3000/4000-level Elective course |
3 |
|
Elective 3/4XXX
3000/4000-level Elective course |
3 |
|
MUSC 4XXX
4000-level Music Ensemble |
1 |
Milestone:
- XIDS 3000 Interdisciplinary Methods taken
16 Fall Credit Hours + 13 Spring Credit Hours = 29 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
T2: MATH 1401
(Recommended) Elementary Statistics |
3 |
|
P3: Citizenship |
3 |
|
Elective 3/4XXX
3000/4000-level Elective course |
3 |
|
MUSC 4XXX
4000-level Music Ensemble |
1 |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
Milestone:
- UWG IMPACTS completed
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
XIDS 4000
Interdisciplinary Capstone |
3 |
|
MUSC 4865
Music Business Internship |
3 |
| Required: INDUSTRY 3/4XXX |
3 |
|
Elective 3/4XXX
3000/4000-level Elective course |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
Milestones:
- XIDS 4000 Interdisciplinary Capstone
- Completes nine upper-level Music courses
- Completes nine upper-level Industry courses
16 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 31 Credit Hours
With prevalence of “Elective” hours, the viewer can see that the BIS Pathway student has sufficient space to add certificates, additional courses in the major disciplines, and/or a minor in another discipline.
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Make sure to take XIDS 2000: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies to start your intellectual, boundary-crossing journey!
- Discover your interests in your core classes. These can help you establish your disciplines.
Middle Years:
- Work with your IDS professors in XIDS 3000 to establish your degree plan, including identifying your complex problem and exploring how and what disciplines can help inform your inquiry.
Last Year:
- This is the time for your XIDS capstone! Make sure you have 9 hours of 3000-4000-level coursework for each of your two disciplines!
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Check out UWG’s Academic Transition Programs and take a cornerstone course (XIDS 2002).
- Explore events, clubs, and organizations available to you! Let the program and/or disciplines you’ve identified guide your search.
- Visit the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Middle Years:
- Attend UWG Scholars’ Day.
- Check out what university associations and community organizations relate to your disciplines.
Last Year:
- Hone your leadership skills by mentoring new IDS majors!
- Consider running for an officer position in a student organization.
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Check out the education abroad office.
Middle Years:
- Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
Last Year:
- Assess your cultural competency.
- Consider working abroad and research visa regulations.
- Explore practices of creating more inclusive careers.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Complete an internship in your field.
- Consider a summer or part-time job.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
- Explore career shadowing opportunities.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy.
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
Last Year:
- Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Years:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Draft your personal statement.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
- Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
- Attend an interview workshop.
- Apply for graduate programs.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree may help you get work as the following:
- Artist Manager
- Booking Agent
- Composer
- Music Arranger
- Music Producer
- Music Publicist
- Music Teacher
- Recording Engineer
- Session Musician
- Tour Manager
Requirements
Degree Requirements
IDS MAJORS
All IDS majors complete an XIDS course sequence through which they learn interdisciplinary concepts and method, culminating with a capstone project that reflects their intellectual and career interests:
- XIDS 2000 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
- XIDS 3000 - Interdisciplinary Methods
- XIDS 4000 - Interdisciplinary Capstone
Pathway requirements
Pathway Requirements
Discipline 1 Foundations – 3 hours drawn from the following 1-credit hour ensembles*
- MUSC 2700 - Wind Ensemble (audition required)
- MUSC 2710 - Marching Band
- MUSC 2720 - Symphony Band
- MUSC 2730 - Jazz Ensemble
- MUSC 2740 - Chamber Winds
- MUSC 2750 - Concert Choir
- MUSC 2760 - Chamber Singers (audition required)
- MUSC 2770 - Opera Workshop (audition may be required)
Major Courses: at least 9 hours from the following (REQUIRED: 6 hours)
- MUSC 4XXX - Upper Level Ensemble: three terms REQUIRED
- MUSC 4865 - Music Business Internship (REQUIRED)
Choose 3 hours from the following:
- MUSC 3100 - Wellness and Musicians
- MUSC 3701 - Western Music Before 1800 or MUSC 3702 - Western Music After 1825 and World Music
- MUSC 3900 - Music in Elementary Schools
- MUSC 4985 - Special Topics in Music
- MUSC 4XXX - Upper Level Ensemble
*UWG ensembles range from groups open to all (for example, MUSC 2750, Concert Choir) to groups open to all who play instruments germane to a given ensemble (for example, band instruments for MUSC 2720, Symphonic Band) to select groups with more competitive auditions (for example, MUSC 2700, Wind Ensemble, and MUSC 2760, Chamber Singers). Contact the respective ensemble director with your interest and information about how to join the ensemble.
Discipline 2 Foundations (3 hours)
- BUSA 2106 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
Major Courses: at least 9 hours drawn from (REQUIRED 6 hours)
- MGNT 3600 - Management (REQUIRED)
- MKTG 3803 - Principles of Marketing (REQUIRED)
Choose 3 hours from the following:
- ABED 3100 - Business Communication
- AMGT 3000 - Intro to Arts Management
- AMGT 3400 - Arts Management Practicum
- MGNT 3603 - The Creative Startup
- MGNT 3618 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management[1]
- MGNT 3635 - Growing the Small Business
- CISM 3335 - Business programming & web design[2]
- MKTG 3810 - Social Media & Online Marketing
[1] Pre reqs MGNT 3600 and MKTG 3803
[2] Pre reqs CISM 2201 and MGMT 3600
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