Music, B.A.

Technology Competency Skills

Saint Leo University Technology Competency Skills                                             

Technology is threaded through our personal, professional, and educational interactions. To successfully manage these interactions - specifically relating to education and employment - our students must have the ability to navigate and operate essential computer functions, beyond social media. Demonstrating competency of basic technology skills is essential for the success of all Saint Leo University students.

Saint Leo University requires undergraduate students to demonstrate technology competency prior to degree conferral. These technology competency skills can be satisfied through a waiver exam, microcredential module, or academic course (COM-140 or equivalent, earning a grade of C or better within 10 years). Education majors should complete EDU 228: Educational Technology to fulfill the technology requirement. Students should meet with their advisors to discuss options and establish a plan to satisfy the graduation requirement.

Technology Competency Skills Microcredential:

A self-paced, online module designed to develop and reinforce computer competencies and literacy. The module introduces general computer operations using current computing technologies and software. Selected topics include the Internet, security and safety, digital communication practices, operating systems, as well as creating and evaluating documents, worksheets, and presentations. Guidelines for selecting computer hardware and software are addressed. Satisfactory completion of this microcredential meets the Saint Leo University Technology Competency Skills graduation requirement. Upon completion of the microcredential, students will earn a digital badge. This badge can be shared as confirmation of demonstrated skill and ability. This course is not covered by financial aid.

Technology Competency Skills Waiver Exam:

Students may take the technology competency skills waiver exam to satisfy the Saint Leo University technology competency skill requirement. The Waiver Exam tests your knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Windows, and the Internet. The exam is Pass/Fail and you must receive a minimum score of 74% to pass. 

University Campus Only Course Requirements

• SLU 101 - First Year Experience 1 credit

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Requirements

• MUS 102 - Class Piano 1 credit Students may test out of subsequent semesters of Class Piano once they pass the Piano Proficiency test.
• MUS 103 - Private Instruction for Music Majors 2 credits
• MUS 121 - Music Theory I 3 credits
• MUS 122 - Music Theory II 3 credits
• MUS 202 - Class Piano 1 credit
• MUS 203 - Private Instruction for Music Majors 2 credits
• MUS 205 - Music Production I 3 credits
• MUS 221 - Music Theory III: Form and Analysis and Advanced Tonal Harmony 3 credits
• MUS 222 - Music Theory IV: 20th Century Harmony and Beyond 3
• MUS 302 - Class Piano 1 credit
• MUS 303 - Private Instruction for Music Majors 2 credits
• MUS 321 - Music History I 3 credits
• MUS 322 - Music History II 3 credits
• MUS 402 - Class Piano 1 credit
• MUS 403 - Private Instruction for Music Majors 2 credits
• MUS 425 - Music Internship 3 credits
• MUS 499 - Senior Capstone 2 credits

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  Ensemble participation requirement. Complete a total of 4 credits from the following repeatable for 1 credit courses. To be taken concurrently with Private Instruction:

• MUS 106 - Saint Leo Singers 1 credit
• MUS 130 - Instrumental Ensemble 1 credit
• MUS 410 - Chamber Singers 1 credit

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• Complete one of the following choices:

• MUS 307 - Introduction to the Music Industry 3 credits
• MUS 310 - Introduction to Music Education 3 credits
• MUS 332 - Music in the Modern Church 3 credits
• MUS 355 - Music in the Community 3 credits

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• Complete two of the following choices:

• MUS 305 - Music Production II 3 credits
• MUS 325 - Music in the Elementary School 3 credits
• MUS 327 - Instrumental Techniques 3 credits
• MUS 331 - Music in World Cultures 3 credits
• MUS 335 - Introduction to Choral Conducting 3 credits
• MUS 340 - Music Ministry Leadership 3 credits
• MUS 300 - Special Topics 3 credits
• MUS 429 - Advanced Directed Study and Research 1-3 credits

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General Elective Credits: Complete enough general elective credit hours to fulfill total hours required for degree completion.