Overview

The Bachelor of Music in Professional Studies will allow students to work closely with an advisor to develop individual goals and design a personalized program of study. While most music degree programs are highly prescriptive, the MPRO will allow students to tailor the curriculum to match their diverse personal and professional goals, as well as adjust to the rapidly changing music industry. 

Students will select approved electives with the assistance of a guidance committee consisting of their assigned Faculty Advisor(s), Senior Academic Advisor, and the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies. 

Curriculum Requirements

General Education Courses MPRO
WRS 105First-Year Writing I3
WRS 106First-Year Writing II3
or ENG 106 Writing About Literature and Culture
MTH 113Finite Mathematics (This course fulfills the Quantitative Skills Requirement.)3
People & Society Cognate 9
STEM Cognate 9
UMX 100The University of Miami Experience0
Advanced Writing and Communication Skills (3 courses) See details below.
Total General Education credits = 27
Experiential Music Curriculum Core Courses MPRO 1
Program forum as assigned (8 semesters)0
MXX XX1 (Level 1)Principal Instrument Lesson & Studio Class (semesters 1-4, 2 credit hours)8
MXX XX3 (Level 3)Principal Instrument Lesson & Studio Class (semesters 5-6, 2 credit hours)4
MTC 140Experiential Musicianship I3
or MSJ 140 Experiential Musicianship I
or MDE 140 Experiential Musicianship I
MTC 141Experiential Musicianship II3
or MSJ 141 Experiential Musicianship II
or MDE 141 Experiential Musicianship II
MTC 240Experiential Musicianship III3
or MSJ 240 Experiential Musicianship III
or MDE 240 Experiential Musicianship III
MTC 241Experiential Musicianship IV3
or MSJ 241 Experiential Musicianship IV
or MDE 241 Experiential Musicianship IV
MTC 107Skills Lab I (co-requisite MTC 140/MSJ 140/MDE 140)1
or MSJ 107 Skills Lab I
or MDE 107 Skills Lab I
MTC 108Skills Lab II (co-requisite MTC 141/MSJ 141/MMI 141)1
or MSJ 108 Skills Lab II
or MDE 108 Skills Lab II
MTC 207Skills Lab III (co-requisite MTC 240/MSJ 240/MDE 240)1
or MSJ 207 Skills Lab III
or MDE 207 Skills Lab III: American Song Traditions
MTC 208Skills Lab IV (co-requisite MTC 241/MSJ 241/MDE 241)1
or MSJ 208 Skills Lab IV
or MDE 208 Skills Lab IV: American Song Traditions
MKP 140Keyboard Studies I (MSJ 103 if enrolled in MSJ theory)1
MKP 141Keyboard Studies II (MSJ 104 if enrolled in MSJ theory)1
MCY 140Experiencing Music3
MCY 141European Musical Traditions3
or MCY 341 Music of the Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Baroque Periods
MSP 250Essential Technologies for Musicians3
MIN 310Music Business and Entrepreneurship for Musicians3
MIP/MSJ/MDE/MVP XXXEnsembles (semesters 1-6, 1 credit hour)6
Total credits for EMC Core courses = 48
Courses in the Major MPRO
Ensembles (semesters 7-8, 1 credit hour)2
MXX XX3(Level 3) Principal Instrument Lesson & Studio Class (semesters 7-8, 2 credit hours)4
MCY/MTC 300+Elective 3
MCY/MTC 300+Elective 3
Approved Music Elective (emphasis area)3
Approved Music Elective (emphasis area)3
Approved Music Elective (emphasis area)3
Approved Music Elective3
Approved Music Elective3
Approved Music Elective3
Additional Requirements
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Total credits for courses in the major = 45
Total Credit Hours120

Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredit Hours
Forum (in assigned area 0
Principal Instrument/Voice Lesson & Studio Class (Level 1) 2
MTC 140, MSJ 140,
Experiential Musicianship I
or Experiential Musicianship I
or Experiential Musicianship I
3
MKP 140 or MSJ 103 Keyboard Studies I
or Jazz Piano I
1
MTC 107, MSJ 107,
Skills Lab I
or Skills Lab I
or Skills Lab I
1
MCY 140 Experiencing Music 3
WRS 105 First-Year Writing I 3
Ensemble 1
UMX 100 The University of Miami Experience 0
 Credit Hours14
Spring
Forum (in assigned area) 0
Principal Instrument/Voice Lesson & Studio Class 2
MKP 141 or MSJ 104 Keyboard Studies II
or Jazz Piano II
1
MTC 141, MSJ 141,
Experiential Musicianship II
or Experiential Musicianship II
or Experiential Musicianship II
3
MTC 108, MSJ 108,
Skills Lab II
or Skills Lab II
or Skills Lab II
1
WRS 106 or ENG 106 First-Year Writing II
or Writing About Literature and Culture
3
MTH 113 Finite Mathematics 3
Ensemble 1
 Credit Hours14
Year Two
Fall
Forum (in assigned area) 0
Principal Instrument/Voice Lesson & Studio Class 2
MSP 250 Essential Technologies for Musicians 3
MTC 240, MSJ 240,
Experiential Musicianship III
or Experiential Musicianship III
or Experiential Musicianship III
3
MTC 207, MSJ 207,
Skills Lab III
or Skills Lab III
or Skills Lab III: American Song Traditions
1
Elective 3
People & Society Cognate 3
Ensemble 1
 Credit Hours16
Spring
Forum (in assigned area) 0
Principal Instrument/Voice Lesson & Studio Class 2
Elective 3
MTC 241, MSJ 241,
Experiential Musicianship IV
or Experiential Musicianship IV
or Experiential Musicianship IV
3
MTC 208, MSJ 208,
Skills Lab IV
or Skills Lab IV
or Skills Lab IV: American Song Traditions
1
Approved Music Elective (emphasis area) 3
STEM Cognate 3
Ensemble 1
 Credit Hours16
Year Three
Fall
Forum (in assigned area) 0
Principal Instrument/Voice Lesson & Studio Class 2
MCY 341 or 141 Music of the Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Baroque Periods
or European Musical Traditions
3
Elective 3
Approved Music Elective (emphasis area) 3
People & Society Cognate 3
Ensemble 1
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Forum (in assigned area) 0
Principal Instrument/Voice Lesson & Studio Class 2
MCY/MTC 300+ Elective 3
Approved Music Elective 3
Approved Music Elective (emphasis area) 3
STEM Cognate 3
Ensemble 1
 Credit Hours15
Year Four
Fall
Forum (in assigned area) 0
Principal Instrument/Voice Lesson & Studio Class 2
MIN 310 Music Business and Entrepreneurship for Musicians 3
Elective 3
Approved Music Elective 3
People & Society Cognate 3
Ensemble 1
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Forum (in assigned area) 0
Principal Instrument/Voice Lesson & Studio Class 2
MCY/MTC 300+ Elective (AWC) 3
Elective 3
Approved Music Elective 3
STEM Cognate 3
Ensemble 1
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours120

 Mission

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate and develop advanced competence in musical performance on their instrument.
  • Students will develop proficiency in ensemble performance skills necessary for participation and functionality as a professional.
  • Students will develop the technological proficiency necessary for an entry-level career in the music profession.