Program Information

(18 credits)

Many of the courses required for minors may also fulfill or partially fulfill a General Education category. For more information, see the General Education Requirements section. Some courses required for minors may also satisfy courses required for majors. Students pursuing a minor should notify and consult with the appropriate department chair and complete the appropriate paperwork with the Registrar’s Office so that it can be noted on the transcript.

To view a minor program sequence to assist with course planning, click here.

Contact Information

For more information on the Music minor, contact Alexandra Ludwig at (413) 748-3463.

Required Courses (8 credits):

• MUSC 101 - Basic Musicianship Credits: 3
• MUSC 120 - Basic Piano Credits: 1
• MUSC 130 - Applied Music I Credits: 1

• - repeated 4 times for a total of 4 credits

  Note:  course fee applies, see course fee information under Tuition and Fees  

Complete a total of 4 credits of the following ensemble electives:

• MUSC 112 - Springfield College Singers Credits: 1
• MUSC 113 - Springfield College Band Credits: 1
• MUSC 115 - Chamber Music Workshop Credits: 1

Select two of the following (6 credits):

• MUSC 108 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
• MUSC 133 - Music Technology Credits: 3
• MUSC 136 - American Popular Music Credits: 3
• MUSC 150 - World Music Credits: 3
• MUSC 332 - Music as a Form of Social Protest Credits: 3