HANDBOOK
for undergraduate and graduate music students
2007-2008
Handbook_PDF
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Continuous Enrollment 4
Recital/Role/Research MUS Numbers 5-6
Transfer Students and Transfer Credits 7
transfers from other universities;
transfers from other schools of the university;
policy on college-level courses taken in high school;
transfer credits and the GPA)
Change of Major Application (within the School of Music) 8
(undergraduate students)
Change of Degree Program Application (within the School of Music) 9
(graduate students)
Independent Study 10
Juries and Recitals 11-15
Piano Proficiency Requirements 16-17
Entrance Examinations and Entrance Recitals 18-21
Minor (non-music) 22
Attendance/Grading Policies 23-25
Academic Honesty 26
Student Recital Scheduling, 27-28
including form: Request for Recital Program
Overelection 29
Policies & Procedures of Specific Programs 30-36
Relationship between Adviser & Advisee 37-38
Consortium Registration 39
Transfer Course Evaluation (Evaluation of Equivalency) 40-41
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this online Handbook for music students is to supplement the Undergraduate and Graduate Announcements with those procedures, policies, forms, and other details not contained in those publications. It is neither intended to replace the Announcements nor to include information already in those publications. The student is expected to consult the Announcements for requirements and policies pertaining to his/her degree program. The student is responsible for familiarizing him/herself with the Announcements, this Handbook, the Class Schedule and other online information for important semester dates, e.g. registration period, deadlines for adding/dropping courses, deadlines for withdrawal from courses, auditing courses, exam schedule, fees and expenses, etc. For these and other matters, please consult http://academics.cua.edu/. The CUA Student Handbook is also an excellent source of general information. It is available at: http://studentlife.cua.edu/studenthandbook/. The music school website provides useful and important information: http://music.cua.edu. So as not to duplicate information already existing elsewhere, this Handbook will provide links to music school or university websites. It is hoped that the information contained herein will be of help to music students. Should it not answer your specific question, or if you need a clarification regarding a policy or procedure in your degree program, please contact your adviser. If you find of an error or discrepancy, kindly alert Dr. Joseph Santo, Assistant Dean (santo@cua.edu). In addition, page one contains the emails of music school administration and staff so that you can contact the person who may best assist you.
CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT
The student must consult the Announcements regarding university policy on continuous enrollment. This is to remind that students not registered for academic courses must register when defending one’s dissertation, taking comprehensive exams, or playing final, non-credit recitals.
A music student (undergraduate and graduate in all levels) must take at least one credit of private instruction (MUPI) during the semester in which he/she is performing a credit-bearing recital.
The following are the designations as listed in the Class Schedule booklet for ways to maintain continuous enrollment when one is not taking academic courses. The student must consult the Class Schedule booklet or go online to obtain the four-digit Cardinal Station number needed for registration, as the four-digit number changes each semester.
For Comprehensive Exams:
COMP 598-01 Master’s Comps (with classes)
COMP 599-02 Master’s Comps (no classes)--Continuous enrollment is satisfied by this registration.
COMP 698-01 Doctoral Comps (with classes)
COMP 699-02 Doctoral Comps (no classes)--Continuous enrollment is satisfied by this registration.
Note: A student must register for Comprehensive Exams for the semester in which he/she plans to take them. If the student does not complete the requirement or fails the exams, he/she must register again in a subsequent semester.
For Oral Defense of Dissertation:
ORAL 998-01 Dissertation Defense (with classes)
ORAL 999-02 Dissertation Defense (no classes)--Continuous enrollment is satisfied by this registration.
Note: A student must register for Dissertation Defense for the semester in which he/she plans to present the oral defense. If the student does not complete the requirement or fails the dissertation defense, he/she must register again in a subsequent semester.
For Special Exam or Recital (0-credit, graduate level only):
EXAM 598-01 Exam/Recital (with classes)
EXAM 599-02 Exam/Recital (no classes)--Continuous enrollment is satisfied by this registration.
Note: The above two EXAM numbers are for registering for non-credit graduate-level degree recitals. The student must consult the Announcements for credit-bearing degree recitals, i.e. MUS 900-level numbers.)
For In Absentia:
ABSN 999-01 Registered in Absentia
Note: To register for In Absentia, the student must have the permission of the Dean.
Only the Registrar can register a student for In Absentia.
Leave of Absence:
Undergraduate students must consult the Office of the Dean of Students and obtain the form entitled “Request for Leave of Absence or Permanent Withdrawal.” This form also outlines the proper procedures to follow.
Graduate students must write a dated and signed letter (not an email) of request to the Academic Dean of the School of Music. Dr. Joseph Santo. If permission is granted, the Office of the Registrar is informed, as well as other Offices as appropriate, and continuous enrollment is thus maintained. The student must consult the Announcements for the allowable number of leaves one may take.
International students must also consult the Office of International Student and Scholar Services.
RECITAL/ROLE/RESEARCH MUS NUMBERS
(Undergraduate and Graduate)
The following is a listing of MUS numbers for Recitals, Composition requirements, Opera Roles, Research Guidance, Directed Research for theses, and Dissertation Guidance for undergraduate and graduate students. Students should consult with their adviser before registering for any of these.
Undergraduate:
MUS 399 Junior Solo Recital 0 credits P/F
Junior-level solo recital required of majors in Musical Theatre; Orchestral Instruments; Orchestral Instruments/Instrumental Music Education (double major); Organ; Piano; Voice.
MUS 494 Senior Project/Thesis (with classes) 0 credits P/F
Required of majors in Music History & Literature. Registration includes the oral presentation of the project or comprehensive exam. The Pass/Fail grade will be assigned only after all aspects of the Senior project/thesis are completed. Departmental consent.
MUS 494A Senior Project/Thesis (without classes) 0 credits P/F
Required of majors in Music History & Literature. Registration includes the oral presentation of the project or comprehensive exam. The Pass/Fail grade will be assigned only after all aspects of the Senior project/thesis are completed. Departmental consent.
MUS 495 Chamber Music Performance (with classes) 0 credits P/F
Performance of a complete chamber work required of majors in Orchestral Instruments; Piano.
May be repeated for violin, viola, cello majors, for whom two complete chamber work performances are required.
MUS 495A Chamber Music Performance (without classes) 0 credits P/F
Performance of a complete chamber work required of majors in Orchestral Instruments; Piano.
May be repeated for violin, viola, cello majors, for whom two complete chamber work performances are required.
MUS 496 Concerto Performance (with classes) 0 credits P/F
Performance of a complete concerto required of majors in Piano.
MUS 496A Concerto Performance (without classes) 0 credits P/F
Performance of a complete concerto required of majors in Piano.
MUS 499 Senior Solo Recital 0 credits P/F
Senior-level solo recital required of majors in Composition; General-Choral Music Education; Instrumental Music Education; Combined General-Choral & Instrumental Music Education; Musical Theatre; Orchestral Instruments; Orchestral Instruments/Instrumental Music Education (double major); Organ; Piano; Voice. Prerequisite: MUS 399.
Graduate:
MUS 902 Recital/Recital-Research Paper (MM) 3 credits P/F
Candidates for the MM degree in Performance must register for MUS 902 for the 3-credit degree recital.
Candidates for the MM degree in Vocal Pedagogy must register for MUS 902 for the combined 3-credit recital and research paper requirement.
MUS 903 D.M.A. Recital or Composition 6 credits P/F
Candidates for the DMA degree in Performance must register for MUS 903 a 6-credit degree recital.
Candidates for the DMA degree in Composition must register for MUS 903 for each 6-credit required composition.
MUS 904 D.M.A. Recital or Composition 6 credits P/F
Same as MUS 903: To be used if there are two recitals to be performed or two compositions completed in the same semester.
Candidates for the DMA degree in Performance must register for MUS 904 a 6-credit degree recital.
Candidates for the DMA degree in Composition must register for MUS 904 for each 6-credit required composition.
MUS 907 D.M.A. Recital or Opera Roles 3 credits P/F
Candidates for the DMA degree in Performance must register for MUS 907 for a 3-credit degree recital.
MUS 908 D.M.A. Recital or Opera Role 3 credits P/F
Same as MUS 907: To be used if there are two recitals/opera roles to be performed in the same semester.
Candidates for the DMA degree in Performance or Composition must register for MUS 908 for a 3-credit degree recital.
MUS 912 D.M.A. Recital 2 credits P/F
Candidates for the DMA degree in Performance must register for MUS 912 for a 2-credit degree recital.
MUS 913 D.M.A. Recital 2 credits P/F
Same as MUS 912: To be used if there are two recitals to be performed in the same semester.
Candidates for the DMA degree in Performance must register for MUS 913 for a 2-credit degree recital.
MUS 914 D.M.A. Recital 1 credit P/F
Candidates for the DMA degree in Performance must register for MUS 914 for a 1-credit degree recital.
MUS 917 D.M.A. Conducting Recital 4 credits P/F
Candidates for the DMA degree in Conducting must register for MUS 917 for the 4-credit degree recital.
MUS 931 D.M.A. Piano: Research Paper/Rep. List 3 credits P/F
Candidates for the DMA degree in Performance must register for MUS 931 for their repertoire list;
Candidates for the DMA degree in Pedagogy must register for MUS 931 for the written document of the lecture-recital.
MUS 931A D.M.A. Rep List for Vocal Accomp/Chamber Music 3 credits P/F
Candidates for the DMA degree in Performance must register for MUS 931 for their repertoire list;
Candidates for the DMA degree in Pedagogy must register for MUS 931 for the written document of the lecture-recital.
MUS 936 M.M. Piano Ped: solo Recital 2 credits P/F
Candidates for the MM degree in Piano Pedagogy must register for MUS 936 for their 2-credit degree recital.
MUS 937 M.M. Piano Ped: Pedagogy Paper 1 credit P/F
Candidates for the MM degree in Piano Pedagogy must register for MUS 937 for the pedagogy paper.
MUS 993 Directed Research 3 credits
Candidates for the DMA degree in Piano Pedagogy, Vocal Pedagogy, and Sacred Music must register for MUS 993. These degree programs require a minimum of six credits of directed research. See Graduate Announcements for details.
MUS 995 Research Guidance (Masters) 0 credits
(Registrar must be informed to add credits to GPA.)
Candidates for the MA degree must register for MUS 995 or 996.
MUS 996 Research Guidance (Masters) 0 credits
Same as MUS 995. (Registrar must be informed to add credits to GPA.)
Candidates for the MA degree must register for MUS 995 or 996.
MUS 997 Dissertation Doctoral 0 credits
Candidates for the PhD degree in Musicology must register for MUS 997.
MUS 938 Artist Diploma in Conducting: Recital 3 credits P/F
Students in the Graduate Artist Diploma program in Conducting must register for MUS 938 for each of their three recitals leading to the Graduate Artist Diploma.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
From other universities:
The division chair/advisor suggests all courses for possible transfer. In turn, all courses other than music courses are submitted to Arts and Sciences for evaluation. These courses might include English, Philosophy, Theology, and those that can fulfill Academic (free) electives in the student’s music degree program. Posting of courses eligible for transfer is done in the School of Music. Courses with grades of C or higher and that meet the criteria of the University and the School of Music may be transferred.
Transfer students take two Theology/Religious Studies (TRS) courses: one 200-level Christian Tradition TRS course and one 300-level TRS course of one’s choice.
By advisement, Music Electives must be substituted for Harmony/ETSS courses passed out of by means of the Theory Evaluation Test, as well as other required courses. These requirements are not simply waived. The student is asked to see his/her adviser to ensure that all CUA degree requirements and the required number of them are met.
Transfer students, like all undergraduate music majors, must be enrolled in a performance organization every semester that they are in attendance at CUA.
From other schools of the university:
A student who transfers from another school of the university to the music school must first audition. Assuming acceptance into the music school, he/she must complete the eight (8) credits of performing organization (and must register in a performing organization every additional semester he/she is enrolled, as outlined in the Undergraduate Announcements) and must complete the eight (8) semesters of private instruction. It may be possible to double up on performing organization credits for one or more semesters, as needed. A student can possibly also take extra private instruction credits during the summer. However, because of the transfer from the other school, he/she may have to enroll in extra semesters beyond the normal four years in order to complete all the requirements of the Bachelor of Music degree. Requirements already completed in the previous school, such as English, Philosophy, Theology, as well as courses that can serve as Academic Electives in the music program, can be transferred. Note: For music undergraduates, three Theology (TRS) courses are required: two 200-level courses, one of which must be a Christian tradition course, and one 300-level course.
* * *
College courses taken in high school:
To transfer college credit for courses taken in high school or during the summer before the student begins classes at CUA, the following criteria apply:
1. The college-level course was taken at an accredited institution of higher learning and taught by approved faculty of the university/college granting the credit.
2. The course was not needed to complete high school requirements.
3. The course was completed with at least a grade of “C.”
4. The course has been evaluated for an equivalency at CUA and can be used in the Bachelor of Music degree program.
5. An official transcript of the completed course has been received in the music school.
TRANSFER COURSES
taken by CUA students, e.g. in summer, with the intention of transferring them in
A CUA student may choose to take a course in the summer months at another institution. Before registering at the other institution, the student must have the course evaluated. If it is a music course, the student should contact the Division Chair to get the course evaluated. For example, if the student wants to take Form and Analysis at another institution, he/she must first consult with Dr. Andrew Simpson, Theory and Composition chairperson. We do not transfer private instruction. If the course in question is non-music, then the course must be evaluated by the Arts and Sciences clearinghouse established for this purpose. Forms are available in the main office. There is usually a May 1st deadline.
Transfer courses and the GPA: Only courses taken at CUA are calculated into the GPA. If a student fails a course at CUA and retakes it at another institution, the original F will not be removed and the GPA will not be recalculated. It is to the student’s advantage to retake courses at CUA so that the F can be overridden in the system and the GPA recalculated accordingly. Cardinal Station notes that a course in which one has received an F has been successfully retaken.
The Catholic University of America
Benjamin T. Rome School of Music
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF MAJOR
(Undergraduate)
(referred to as Sub-Plan in Cardinal Station)
(This form is not intended to be used for application for change of School, e.g. from Music to A&S.)
The student who wishes to change majors in the School of Music must submit this completed form to Dr. Joseph Santo, after having (a) spoken with his/her present adviser, (b) spoken with the adviser of the program in which he/she wishes to major, and (c) obtained the required signatures. Before a student changes majors, he/she should be aware of the new requirements for graduation, which are outlined in the Undergraduate Announcements.
Student’s Name_________________________________________EmplID________________________
Telephone______________________________________________Email__________________________
Student Status: ___FR ___SOPH ___JR ___SEN
1) STUDENT: I have discussed this change of major with both my present adviser and the adviser of the Program in which I wish to major, and I request a change of major
from the Program of___________________________to the Program of__________________________,
effective (Semester)_________________ of (Year)_________.
___________________________ ____________________
Signature of Student Date
2) PRESENT ADVISER: The student has discussed this change of major with me.
Comments:
___________________________ ____________________ __________________
Signature of Present Adviser Program Date
3) NEW ADVISER: The student has discussed this change of major with me. He/she has passed the required audition*/submitted all necessary documentation.
* Attach audition form signed by committee members.
Comments:
___________________________ ____________________ __________________
Signature of New Adviser Program Date
APPROVALS
4) CHAIR OF DIVISION TO WHICH STUDENT WISHES TO TRANSFER:
___________________________ ____________________ ___________________
Signature of New Division Chair Program Date
(if different from New Adviser)
5) ACADEMIC DEAN:
___________________________ ___________________
Signature of Academic Dean Date
The Catholic University of America
Benjamin T. Rome School of Music
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF DEGREE PROGRAM
(referred to as Plan in Cardinal Station)
(Graduate Students)
The graduate student who wishes to change degree programs in the School of Music must submit this completed form to Dr. Joseph Santo, after having (a) spoken with his/her present adviser, (b) spoken with the adviser of the program in which he/she wishes to major, and (c) obtained the required signatures. Before a student changes degree programs, he/she should be aware of the new requirements for graduation, which are outlined in the Graduate Announcements.
Student’s Name_________________________________________EmplID________________________
Telephone______________________________________________Email__________________________
Student Status: ___master’s ___doctoral
1) STUDENT: I have discussed this change of degree program with both my present adviser and the adviser of the program in which I wish to major, and I request a change
from _______________________to ______________________, effective (Semester)_____of (Year)______.
(Please be sure to indicate designations such as MA, MM, DMA, PhD.)
___________________________ ____________________
Signature of Student Date
2) PRESENT ADVISER: The student has discussed this change of degree program with me.
Comments:
___________________________ ____________________ __________________
Signature of Present Adviser Program Date
3) NEW ADVISER: The student has discussed this change of degree program with me. He/she has passed the required audition*/submitted all necessary documentation**.
* Attach audition form signed by committee members.
**Attach confirmation that student has submitted documentation, e.g. writing samples.
Comments (including any changes in undergraduate prerequisites: please refer to the original letter of admission):
___________________________ ____________________ __________________
Signature of New Adviser Program Date
APPROVALS
4) CHAIR OF DIVISION TO WHICH STUDENT WISHES TO TRANSFER:
___________________________ ____________________ ___________________
Signature of New Division Chair Program Date
(if different from New Adviser)
5) ACADEMIC DEAN:
___________________________ ___________________
Signature of Academic Dean Date
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Undergraduate students, please contact Dr. Joseph Santo with any questions regarding the number of Independent Study courses allowed. Please note that in the School of Arts and Sciences, the policy of Independent Study for undergraduates is as follows: no more than two independent studies may be included in a degree program, and the student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
For graduate students, a maximum of approximately one-sixth of the program of graduate studies is normally allowed as Independent Study. (This policy refers to graduate level courses, not undergraduate prerequisites that may have to be fulfilled.)
Students may not take as an Independent Study a subject that is currently being taught as a course either during the academic year or in summer sessions.
Independent Study request forms are available from Ms. Maurine Zamberlan. The form must be filled out completely with all required information and signatures before the Academic Dean will approve it.
JURIES
1. Undergraduate and Master’s—All undergraduate and master’s level lessons to be counted toward degree requirements--including major, principal, concentration, subconcentration, and secondary lessons—require a jury.
The following lessons do not require a jury:
Instrumental—a recital hearing (not a make-up jury) was passed at any time during the current semester.
2. Doctoral—All private instruction credits to be counted toward the degree, e.g. lessons in the minor area, require a jury.
The following lessons do not require a jury:
Doctoral performance or pedagogy majors taking lessons in their major performance area.
A jury can never replace the recital hearing, which is always required for bachelor’s and master’s level students. On the other hand, the recital hearing does replace the jury in the semester it is done.
Undergraduate Juries
String Performance Majors
Freshmen: Scales: major and melodic minor up to 4 sharps/4 flats in various bowing, range: 3 octaves.
Arpeggios in same keys, 3 octaves.
Scales in octaves in same keys: 2 octaves—violin and viola, 1 octave—cello.
One etude.
One movement from concert piece or concerto.
Sophomores: Scales: all major and melodic minor in various bowing, range: 3 octaves.
Arpeggios in same keys, 3 octaves.
Scales in octaves in same keys: 2 octaves—violin and viola, 1 octave—cello.
Scales in sixths: 2 octaves for violin and viola.
One etude.
One movement from concert piece or concerto.
One movement from a sonata.
Juniors: Scales: all major and melodic minor in various bowing, range: 3 octaves.
Arpeggios in same keys, 3 octaves.
Scales in octaves in same keys: 2 octaves—violin and viola, 1 octave—cello.
Scales in sixths: 2 octaves for violin and viola.
Scales in thirds for violin, viola, cello.
One etude.
One movement from concert piece or concerto.
One movement from a sonata.
One movement from an unaccompanied work.
Seniors: Same as Junior level or Senior recital.
Memorization requirements: Freshmen/Sophomores: at least one of the items listed (excluding scales) without music.
Jury accompanists: Students are required to provide accompanist for jury.
String Principals in Music Education or Composition
Freshmen: Scales: major and melodic minor up to 4 sharps/4 flats in various bowing, range: 3 octaves—violins and violas, 2 octaves--cello and bass.
Arpeggios in same keys, same range as above.
One etude.
One movement from concert piece, concerto, or sonata.
Sophomores: Scales: all major and melodic minor in various bowing, range: 3 octaves for all instruments.
Scales in octaves: 2 octaves for all instruments.
One etude.
One movement from concert piece, concerto, or sonata.
Juniors: Scales: all major and melodic minor in various bowing, range: 3 octaves for all instruments.
Scales in octaves: 2 octaves for all instruments.
Add scales in sixths for violin and viola; scales in octaves for cello, 2 octaves.
One etude.
One movement from concert piece, concerto, or sonata.
One movement from an unaccompanied work.
Seniors: Same as above.
Add scales in thirds, except bass.
One etude.
One movement from concert piece, concerto, or sonata.
One movement from an unaccompanied work.
Memorization requirements: At all levels, at least one of the items listed (excluding scales) without music.
Jury accompanists: Students are required to provide accompanist for jury.
Brass/Woodwind/Percussion Majors
FALL SEMESTER
1. Jury presentation will consist of material prepared during the semester.
2. No specific repertoire is required.
3. Accompanist recommended but not required.
SPRING SEMESTER
1. Three contrasting pieces. No specific length.
2. Materials as recommended by the individual instructor.
3. Accompanist required.
MEMORIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Memory is optional except for scales.
JURY ACCOMPANISTS
1. Players must present at least two selections with piano accompaniment.
2. Students are required to provide their own accompanist at the jury.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Through the junior year, all students will present technical materials: scales, arpeggios, etudes, etc. in addition to repertoire and as directed by instructor.
Please Note: The jury represents 50% of the semester grade in Applied Music.
Musical Theatre Majors
All students taking lessons for credit (music or non-music students who are counting voice credits toward their degree) must take a jury at the end of each semester. A student giving a junior or senior recital at mid-semester or later is not required to take the end-of-semester jury. However, the student must see his/her adviser to schedule a music theatre committee hearing. The Recital Hearing Form, to be completed before giving the music theatre recital jury, is available in the music office. The student must present one copy of the Recital Hearing Form and three copies of the Typed Program to the Music Theatre Committee at the time of the recital hearing. A hearing must be scheduled as soon as the recital date is set. The hearing should be three (3) weeks before the intended recital date. It cannot be less than 3 weeks so that the student will have enough time to correct any weaknesses the committee might find with the program or the performance of that program (a re-hearing might be required). All committee members sign the Recital Hearing Form and check if the jury hearing was passed or failed, and include comments if necessary. Once the student passes the recital hearing, the program (with correctly spelled titles and composer/lyricists/writers) should be submitted to the Production Office. That office will prepare the program and include the required statement "in partial fulfillment for the Bachelor of Music degree.” The program must be deposited in the student’s academic file. The student signs up for a recital date (on-line at the CUA website) and rehearsal time in Ward Hall with the Production Office.
Piano Principal Requirements:
Piano Study and Jury
Composition Majors
2 semesters required, 2 semester juries* (minimum) no proficiency required
Required to achieve Level VI (refer to catalog for description of Levels)
Required to pass a Level jury: 60 minutes of repertoire
Non-level Jury Requirements:
1--representative semester work
2--technical routine (scales, arpeggios, exercises, etc.) as directed by teacher
*All juries are 10 minutes in length, except for Level juries, which are 20 minutes. Level juries are typically presented during the second semester of the school year.
Instrumental Music Education Majors (private instruction)
8 semesters required, 8 juries piano proficiency (music education) required at end of sophomore year
Required to achieve Level VIII (refer to catalog for description of Levels)
Required to pass a Level jury: 60 minutes of repertoire
Recital requirements: forty-five minute solo recital senior year.
Jury Requirements:
1--representative semester work
2--technical routine (scales, arpeggios, exercises, etc.) as directed by teacher
*All juries are 10 minutes in length, except for Level juries, which are 20 minutes. Level juries are typically presented during the second semester of the school year.
General-Choral Music Education Majors (private instruction)
8 semesters required, 8 semester juries piano proficiency (music education) required at the end of sophomore year
Required to achieve Level VIII (refer to catalog for descriptions of Levels)
Required to pass a Level jury: 60 minutes of repertoire
Jury Requirements:
1--representative semester work
2--technical routine (scales, arpeggios, exercises, etc.) as directed by teacher
*All juries are 10 minutes in length, except for Level juries, which are 20 minutes. Level juries are typically presented during the second semester of the school year.
Combined General-Choral and Instrumental Music Education Majors (private instruction)
9 semesters required, 9 semester juries piano proficiency (music education) required at the end of junior year
Required to achieve Level VIII (refer to catalog for descriptions of Levels)
Required to pass a Level jury: 60 minutes of repertoire
Recital requirements: forty-five minute solo recital senior year
Jury Requirements:
1--representative semester work
2--technical routine (scales, arpeggios, exercises, etc.) as directed by teacher
*All juries are 10 minutes in length, except for Level juries, which are 20 minutes. Level juries are typically presented during the second semester of the school year.
Secondary Piano Requirements
Piano Study and Jury
Composition Majors
6 semesters, 6 juries, no proficiency (voice) required
Jury Requirements:
1--three pieces in contrasting style: one must be memorized
2--technical routine (scales, arpeggios, exercises, etc.) as directed by teacher*
*By the 4th semester, students are expected to have studied all major, harmonic minor, melodic minor two octave scales, hands together. The final jury must show the proficiency of all scales.
Instrumental Performance Majors
4 semesters, 4 juries no proficiency (voice) required
Jury requirements:
1--three pieces in contrasting style: one must be memorized
2--technical routine (scales, arpeggios, exercises, etc.) as directed by teacher*
*By the 4th semester, students are expected to have studied all major, harmonic minor, melodic minor two octave scales, hands together. The final jury must show the proficiency of all scales.
Vocal Performance Majors
Jury/Recital requirements
Freshman:
First semester - no jury
Second semester - 4 songs
1 Italian art song or aria by an Italian composer
1 English art song or aria by a British or American composer
2 classical songs in Italian, English, German, French, Spanish or Latin (other languages by approval of the applied instructor)
Sophomore:
5 songs or arias each semester
1 Italian art song or aria by an Italian composer 1 English art song or aria by a British or American composer 3 classical songs/arias in Italian, English, German, French, Spanish or Latin (other languages by approval of the applied Instructor)
Junior:
6 songs or arias each semester - recital one semester
1 Italian art song or aria by an Italian composer 1 English art song or aria by a British or American composer 4 classical songs/arias in Italian, English, German, French, Spanish or Latin (other languages by approval of the applied instructor)
Senior:
6 songs or arias each semester - recital one semester
1 Italian art song or aria by an Italian composer 1 English art song or aria by a British or American composer 4 classical songs/arias in Italian, English, German, French Spanish or Latin (other languages by approval of the applied Instructor)
Note: A BM student’s final Senior recital may double as the entrance recital for the MM. However, the student should first consult with his/her adviser and division chair. If it is permitted, the student must bring to the recital hearing two forms - the recital hearing form and duplicates of the recital program that the committee must sign.
Note: The Vocal Performance Recital for both undergraduate and graduate students is expected to be performed in traditional recital format with the singer standing in the vicinity of the curve of a grand piano. Staging involving furniture and props will not be considered appropriate for a formal recital. A minimum of movement for some arias etc. may be allowed with the permission of the applied teacher and notification to the voice committee during the recital jury/hearing.
Non-major credit hour study:
If the voice credits do not impact graduation requirements, there is no jury requirement
Music minor:
Vocal study for credit within the music minor requires a jury exam.
1 Italian art song or aria by an Italian composer
1 English art song or aria by a British or American composer
1 classical song or one musical theatre piece at the discretion of the applied instructor
Junior Recital:
30 minutes (approximately) of music including three languages - preferably Italian, English, German, French, Spanish or Latin (other languages by approval of the applied instructor and the voice committee)
Senior Recital:
60 minutes (approximately) of music including four languages - preferably Italian, English, German, French, Spanish or Latin (other languages by approval of the applied instructor and the voice committee)
Senior Music Education Recital:
45 minutes (approximately) of music including four languages -Italian, English, German, French, Spanish or Latin
Please note: for the Master of Music vocal recital, approximately 70 minutes of music is required, including four languages (Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, Latin; other languages by approval of the applied instructor and the recital committee)
PIANO PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
Musical Theatre Majors
All scales one octave, Major, harmonic, & melodic minor
--hands together or hands separately
--ascending and descending
Broken chords (major & minor) in all keys
-- including inversions with correct fingering
--hands together or hands separately
--ascending and descending
Vocalise, in all keys (as directed by teacher)
Vocal Accompaniment (with singer)
Two Leadsheets in contrasting styles
Vocal Performance Majors
All students in vocal performance are required to take the Piano Proficiency exam at the end of second semester. If the student does not pass the exam, the student is required to take additional piano study (group or private). A student may choose, upon the recommendation of the teacher, to take the piano proficiency during the first semester of study. This, however, does not waive the requirement of two semesters of study. The following semester’s jury would then consist of representative material studied during that period.
The Piano Proficiency exams are taken during exam week. Students must sign up for jury times the week prior. Sign-up sheets will be posted outside the Main Office on the bulletin board. Students are to sign up for one ten-minute slot. Any student who is not present for the jury will not have another chance due to time limitations. Therefore, students are advised to arrive early for their juries and to be prepared with forms and grade slips.
Students are required to fill out 3 grade sheets, 3 comment sheets, and one repertoire card. Forms can be found in the Main Office. It is advised that the teacher review the forms during the last lesson prior to the jury.
Incompletes are discouraged and approved only by the Dean of the School of Music.
Class piano students will take the Piano Proficiency during the scheduled final exam. All class piano exams will be held in the piano lab (Room 130). A committee of three piano faculty will serve on the jury, with the class piano teacher and piano pedagogy professor as two of the required members.
Music Education Majors, Vocal & Instrumental
4 semesters, 4 juries
piano proficiency required
Jury Requirements: Technical routine directed by teacher
(scales, arpeggios, exercises, etc.)
Three pieces in contrasting styles: one must be memorized
Piano Proficiency Requirements:
One patriotic song (prepared throughout the semester)
Student should be prepared to:
1--Provide an appropriate introduction
2--Transpose one half-step and one whole-step higher, and one half-step and one-whole step low (5 keys total)
Vocal accompaniment or instrumental accompaniment (48 hours in advance)
One harmonization of a folk melody (48 hours in advance).
Student should be prepared to:
3--Provide an appropriate introduction
4--Transpose one half-step and one whole-step higher, and one half-step and one whole-step lower (5 keys total)
One realization (48 hours in advance)
Student should be prepared to:
5--Provide an appropriate introduction
6--Transpose up one half-step higher, and one whole-step lower (3 keys total)
SATB score reading or transposing instruments (at sight)
For Music Education majors, the Piano Proficiency exam is administered the first week of April. Most students take the exam during sophomore year so as to have another chance before student teaching. Information regarding time, date and place will be sent to all faculty during the first week in March. There will also be enclosed a sheet for the teacher to fill out in regards to any other technique or repertoire the student has worked on throughout the semester, i.e., scales, chords & solos pieces. No technical routine is required for the Piano Proficiency exam since demonstration of scale proficiency will have been heard during previous juries. A committee of three faculty members will serve on the jury, with the music education advisor and piano pedagogy advisor as two of the required members.
The Piano Proficiency exam must be passed by the end of junior year in preparation for student teaching senior year. Without passing the proficiency exams, students will not be allowed to student teach.
Music History & Literature
With the exception of the sightreading, the student will prepare all requirements ahead of time.
1. Three classical pieces in contrasting style (1 memorized)
2. All major and minor scales (all three forms), 1 octave, hands separately
3. All major and minor broken chords (root, 1st inversion, 2nd inversion), hands separately
4. All church modes
5. Sightreading (student will receive this music two days prior to taking the exam)
PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS
Theory Evaluation Test
All Freshmen and Transfer Students are required to take the Theory Evaluation Test, which will be given during Orientation. Based upon the results of this test, students will be placed in either Fundamentals of Music Theory I & II, both semesters of which must be passed prior to taking Ear Training and Sight Singing I and Harmony I; or Harmony I and Ear-Training I; or, for students with extensive theory background, in Accelerated Harmony I and II. For detailed information about the Theory Evaluation Test and the typical skills test, please link to: http://music.cua.edu/New_Student_Info/Theory_Info.pdf.
Freshmen, Transfer Students, and other students with extensive theory background may opt to take advanced standing exams to determine if they are qualified to place out of one or more semesters of Harmony and/or Ear Training and Sight Singing. For detailed information about the advanced standing exams, please link to: http://music.cua.edu/New_Student_Info/Theory_Info.pdf.
Theory Placement Examination
All Graduate Students, regardless of degree program, must take the Theory Placement Exam before they can enroll for classes. Students who exhibit deficiencies in the area of harmony and/or eartraining will be placed in MUS 491 Graduate Harmony Review (a Fall semester two-credit course) and/or MUS 492 Graduate Aural Skills Review (a Spring semester two-credit course). The graduate student must receive a C or higher in these courses. If the graduate student receives a grade less than C, he/she must retake the course(s). These courses are not calculated in the graduate GPA nor do they count toward degree requirements.
NOTE: If placed in both the Graduate Harmony Review and the Aural Skills Review, it is recommended that the student take the Harmony Review prior to the Aural Skills Review.
For detailed information about Theory Placement Exam and the typical skills tested, please link to: http://music.cua.edu/New_Student_Info/Theory_Info.pdf.
The student is asked to contact the Theory and Composition Division, Dr. Andrew Simpson, chair, with questions (simpson@cua.edu).
History Placement Exam
All Graduate Students, regardless of degree program, must take the History Placement Exam before they can enroll for classes before they can enroll for classes. Students who exhibit deficiencies in the area of music history will be placed in MUS 490 Graduate Music History Review (normally a Spring semester three-credit course). The graduate student must receive a C or higher in this course. If the graduate student receives a grade less than C, he/she must retake the course. This course is not calculated in the graduate GPA nor does it count toward degree requirements.
For detailed information about the typical skills tested, please link to: http://music.cua.edu/New_Student_Info/Music%20History%20Placement%20Exam%20Description.doc.
The student is asked to contact the Musicology Division, Dr. Grayson Wagstaff, chair, with questions (wagstaff@cua.edu).
ENTRANCE RECITALS
MM Entrance Recitals
Master of Music students should consult the Graduate Studies Announcements and the chart below regarding an entrance recital requirement. The entrance recital must be performed before the first semester of graduate study, or for serious reasons, the student may be permitted by the adviser to postpone it until the second semester, but normally not beyond. The student chooses the program with guidance from the private teacher. The student is asked to contact his/her adviser for further details.
Division Length prepared Length heard Program** Repertoire Completed… at Hearing*
(approx.)
Composition (specialized exams; no entrance recital requirement) 1st semester
Piano 60 min. 20 min. yes level X 1st semester***
Sacred Music (no entrance recital requirement)
Strings 60 min. 20 min. yes solo/chamber 1st semester***
Voice 60 min. 20 min. yes solo 1st semester***
WW/Brass 60 min. 20 min. yes solo 1st semester***
* The student may subsequently play the entire recital program in a program in Ward Hall, though this is not required.
**A written program must be prepared and must list titles of works, movements, and composers. The student must supply his/her own accompanist.
***Applied lesson credits do not count toward degree requirements until the entrance recital is passed.
The student schedules the entrance recital with Ms. Maurine Zamberlan (zamberlan@cua.edu). The Entrance Recital Hearing Form, available from Ms. Zamberlan, must be filled out by the student and signed by the committee members.
DMA Entrance Recital and DMA Entrance Examinations
The chart on the following page outlines information about the DMA Entrance Recital and indicates which DMA Entrance Examinations doctoral graduate students are required to take for their particular program. Both the DMA recital and Entrance Examinations, along with Music History and Music Theory Placement Examinations (see above), must be taken before the first semester of graduate study. For serious reasons, the student may be permitted by the adviser to postpone them until the second semester, but normally not beyond.
DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS (DMA)
PLACEMENT/ENTRANCE EXAM REQUIREMENTS & ENTRANCE RECITAL REQUIREMENTS
DMA Entrance Examinations are given during the fall and spring semester registration periods. The DMA applicant is expected to perform the Entrance Recital and take the Placement Examinations and Program-Specific Entrance Examinations at the beginning of the semester in which he/she has been admitted to the music school. For serious reasons, the chair of the division may grant permission to postpone either or both to the second semester of residency, but normally not beyond. (CUA Graduate Studies Announcements)
DMA
DEGREE
PROGRAM
ENTRANCE/PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS
Examinations are two (2) hours each unless noted otherwise.
ENTRANCE RECITAL
Recital program of approximately sixty (60) minutes’ duration is assigned by the D.M.A. committee, from the applicants’ repertoire and professional experience record. Please see next page for additional information.
Composition (1) Music History Placement Exam
(2) Music Theory Placement Exam
Program-Specific Entrance Exams: 5 hours total
Please see the following link for specifics: http://composition.cua.edu/Degrees/dma.cfm
None
Sacred Music
(1) Music History Placement Exam
(2) Music Theory Placement Exam
Program-Specific Entrance Exams:
(3) Sacred and choral music
(4) Liturgical studies
(Audition; testing of keyboard proficiency, open score reading, sight-singing; interview—completed during application process)
Orchestral Instruments (1) Music History Placement Exam
(2) Music Theory Placement Exam
(1) Public recital
Piano Performance
- or -
Piano Pedagogy
(1) Music History Placement Exam
(2) Music Theory Placement Exam
Program-Specific Entrance Exams:
(3) Piano pedagogy, materials and methods, history of the piano and piano playing;
(4) Piano literature (1) Public recital
(2) Private performance of a chamber music work selected in consultation with the D.M.A. committee chair and performed without rehearsal
(3) Private performance of a short piece designated to the applicant 24 hours in advance of the performance
Vocal Accompanying
(1) Music History Placement Exam
(2) Music Theory Placement Exam
Program-Specific Entrance Exams:
(3) Vocal music literature
(4) Piano-chamber literature
(1) Public recital
(2) Private sight reading examination of vocal scores and transposition
Chamber Music (Piano) (1) Music History Placement Exam
(2) Music Theory Placement Exam
Program-Specific Entrance Exams:
(3) Piano-vocal literature
(4) Chamber music literature
(1) Public recital
(2) Private sight reading examination
Vocal Performance
- or -
Vocal Pedagogy (1) Music History Placement Exam
(2) Music Theory Placement Exam
Program-Specific Entrance Exams:
(3) Vocal literature
(4) Vocal pedagogy
Vocal Performance: (1) Public recital.
Vocal Pedagogy: (1) Private recital
Orchestral Conducting (1) Music History Placement Exam
(2) Music Theory Placement Exam (Audition, exams in: orchestral field & aural skills, interview—completed during application process)
UNDERGRADUATE MINOR
(also called Subconcentration)
Music minor
The approved minors in the School of Music are the Minor in Piano and the Minor in Composition. A student who is majoring in music may not choose a music minor unless the minor has been approved by the music school.
Non-music minor
The School of Music follows the policies of the School of Arts & Sciences regarding undergraduate minors (subconcentrations).
Normally, a program of eighteen (18) credits constitutes a minor. However, since the definition and specification of a minor in a particular subject area is the responsibility of the department/school or program of that subject area, the student must consult with the department/school in question.
Course substitutions are normally not permitted in a minor.
Pass/Fail courses may not count toward a minor.
No more than two of the six or seven courses constituting a minor may be transferred from other institutions.
In cases where a non-music minor is closely related to the music major, e.g. Musical Theatre and Drama, no more than two (2) courses may “overlap” between the major and minor requirements. The same restriction applies if the minor is in English, Theology, or Philosophy.
A student who is majoring in music may normally complete only one minor.
Procedure to apply: The student completes the Application for Minor. The form is available from the music school office or from one’s adviser. The music school will retain the form until the student is ready to graduate, at which time the form will be checked against the courses. If the final senior audit confirms that the student has completed all requirements for the minor, the form will be forwarded to the Registrar for official posting on the student’s transcript.
ATTENDANCE/GRADING POLICIES
Performing Ensembles
University Symphony Orchestra
The University Symphony Orchestra is a performing ensemble that interacts with many other departments in the music school. The orchestra performs at least two major concerts each semester, and provides the orchestra for major opera and music theater productions. The orchestra performs yearly with the choral ensembles at CUA, typically at the annual Christmas Concert at the Basilica and the President’s Concert in the spring. The orchestra maintains a commitment to bringing orchestral music into the greater Washington DC area.
The orchestra is open by audition to qualified members of the CUA community, and includes both music majors and students from other departments on campus. On a select basis, qualified musicians from outside the school are also welcome. Auditions are held during the first week of classes in the fall. However, a student is welcome to play for the conductor at any time during the year to ensure a current assessment of his or her progress.
Individual placement in all sections, including principals and concertmaster, is on a rotational basis, and is subject to change both within and between concerts. Principal string players may be asked to set bowings for their sections, and to guide sectional rehearsals.
Orchestra meets Mondays from 7-9pm, Wednesdays from 4:10-6pm, and Thursdays from 4:10-6pm. Since this is a performance based course, attendance is extremely important. The orchestra abides by the same attendance and grading policy as the other ensembles at CUA. The orchestra management consists of a student personnel manager, librarian, and stage manager(s). At the discretion of the conductor, an Assistant Conductor may also be named.
Extra rehearsals may be called the week of an upcoming concert (especially with opera productions and works with combined forces). Students will be notified in advance, and are expected to accommodate the orchestra schedule. Those in military service are excused from scheduled rehearsals when professional military commitments intervene.
The orchestra performs standard orchestral repertoire from the past as well as music of our own time. The curriculum includes the sight reading of standard repertoire. Orchestra members typically will have the opportunity to interact with professional composers and conductors as well as student composers and graduate student conductors.
Soloists with the orchestra include talented students, faculty performers, and invited guests.
There will be a yearly student concerto competition, typically held at the end of the fall semester. The winner(s) will be featured in concert with the orchestra sometime during the spring semester.
Instrumental Ensembles is a course that meets concurrently with orchestra on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:10-6:00pm. It exists to provide chamber music experience for wind players who are not currently playing in orchestra. There is some flexibility between the two ensembles. Orchestra members may be assigned to participate in Instrumental Ensembles depending upon the Ensembles’ personnel needs and repertoire, or if the orchestra is not using the full complement of players. Members of Instrumental Ensembles may also augment the CUA Symphony on occasion.
Performance dress is tuxedos for men with black bow ties, and long black attire (pants or skirt) for women, with modest jewelry and blouses with preferably long sleeves.
Choruses
Chourses
Attendance is required at all classes, lessons, rehearsals, and performances. The student is expected to consult the syllabus for each individual course and familiarize him/herself with the attendance policies for the performing organization in which he/she is enrolled. If an absence is unavoidable, it is the student’s responsibility to consult with the instructor, coach, conductor or director. The student’s grade can be adversely affected by an unexcused absence.
University Policy: see http://policies.cua.edu. Click on ”Index of Policies” to find the policy on attendance. See below for text from that link:
Contents Introduction Illness or Emergency Intercollegiate Competitive Events or Artistic Performances
Introduction Attendance in class is required (See Academic Policies and Regulations for Undergraduates, section I, number 14, page 56); however, a student may need to miss class for a specific verifiable reason at some point during the semester. Instructors have the sole discretion and authority to “excuse” a student from class and determine how an absence will affect their grade. Each class syllabus should detail the absence policy for that class. It is beneficial to be aware of the instructor’s (and/or department’s) policy at the onset of each semester. The student is responsible for communicating directly with their instructor when they realize the need to be absent. The student is also responsible for contacting each instructor to arrange for completion of required work, including missed assignments and exams. On occasion, the instructor may request additional verification of absences due to extended days missed or approved participation in university events/programs. Illness or Emergency The Office of the Dean of Students serves as a contact resource by providing instructors with notification of class absences upon request if one of the following conditions exists: A documented medical condition or illness that results in two or more (Tuesday-Thursday schedule) or three or more (Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule) consecutive absences. A student who is absent for less than one academic week should be able to negotiate these absences with the instructor directly without a letter of authentication or the use of an intermediary, such as the Office of the Dean of Students. A documented severe illness or death of an immediate family member (spouse, parent, grandparent or sibling) In all cases, the student is responsible for: Contacting the Office of the Dean of Students and filling out necessary paperwork within two weeks of the last missed day of class. Providing the Office of the Dean of Students sufficient documentation that verifies the legitimacy of stated absences. This may include a doctor’s note or hospital record for illness and an obituary or a Mass card for death of a family member. If the student was seen at Student Health Services, the Office of the Dean of Students will contact Student Health Services directly to verify the dates given and illness. Please note: Instructors and students should be aware that class absence notifications from Office of the Dean of Students are strictly informational and advisory. It is not intended to replace communication between student and instructor. Students should plan to meet with their individual instructors to discuss the effect of their class absences on their academic course responsibilities. Intercollegiate Competitive Events or Artistic Performances Students who represent the university in intercollegiate competitive events or in artistic performances at which their presence is requested by a university official are entitled to excused absences from classes missed. A student entitled to an excused absence must obtain a letter from the requesting university official and must inform the professors in advance of any classes to be missed. The student is responsible for any missed work. In turn, professors must make arrangements to accommodate reasonable requests of excused absences for opportunity to make up the work missed. In courses in which the evaluation of the student’s work includes an attendance and participation requirement that specifies a maximum allowable number of missed classes during the semester, students are not entitled to excused absences beyond the total allowed for all students –
Educational Policy Committee, Academic Senate, May 10, 1999
ACADEMIC HONESTY, PLAGIARISM, and CHEATING
It is the responsibility of each undergraduate and graduate student to familiarize him/herself with university policy on academic honesty by studying the information provided in the following link: http://policies.cua.edu/academicundergrad//integrityfull.cfm
STUDENT RECITAL SCHEDULING
Registration for fall semester student recitals starts in early September; registration for spring semester student recitals starts in October. Please contact Mr. Sean Kehoe, Production Manager, (kehoes@cua.edu) with any questions. All recital scheduling is done via this link: http://music.cua.edu/scheduler/. Enter the recital-scheduling site, complete the information and submit. The recital will be confirmed by email. Below are the required steps to complete the recital scheduling process:
STEP 1: SCHEDULE RECITAL HEARING
Musical Theatre majors schedule their hearing directly with their division chair.
All other recitalists can schedule their hearing with Maurine Zamberlan in the Main Office between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm ONLY.
Most recital hearings take place approximately one month before the recital date, but not less than two weeks prior to the recital date.
STEP 2: PAY RECITAL FEE
The fee for all recitalists is $55, as listed in the Class Schedule.
Cash, money orders, and checks made out to “CUA School of Music” are accepted.
If the recital is postponed, the fee will be applied to the new recital date.
No refunds will be given.
Payment should be submitted to Sean Kehoe.
STEP 3: Submit the REQUEST FOR DEGREE RECITAL PROGRAM (See page 28 of Handbook.)
A printed degree recital program is an official document, which (a) confirms for the academic file that the degree requirement has been fulfilled and (b) provides the program for the recital committee and audience. Therefore, the printed program must be accurate in all aspects. When planning a degree recital, please provide the Productions Office with the information on the this form: check the degree column, plus one item from the subplan column and one item from the type-of-recital column.
STEP 4: EMAIL RECITAL PROGRAM
Please submit your program as soon as your hearing committee has approved it.
The recitalist must submit the recital program contents via email to Mr. Sean Kehoe, Production Manager, (kehoes@cua.edu)
To ensure successful receipt of your program, please submit the unformatted text in the body of the email AND attach it as a Microsoft Word document. Documents made in other word processing programs are often illegible.
Do not format the contents: the Production Office will format the text.
Preparation of texts, translations, dates, lists of performers, correct spellings, and program notes is the sole responsibility of the recitalist. Be sure to include your accompanist!
No changes will be made after the program is submitted.
No programs will be accepted after two weeks prior to the recital date.
REHEARSAL TIME:
Rehearsal time must be scheduled at least one week before the recital date.
Please note: during peak recital times, rehearsal time does run out!
Junior recitalists can have as many as two half hour rehearsal periods.
All other recitalists can have as many as three half hour rehearsal periods.
Rehearsal time must be scheduled with the Production Office.
Rehearsal time can only be scheduled after your reservation has been confirmed.
EQUIPMENT NEEDS:
Available recital hall equipment includes two concert grand pianos, one upright piano, music stands, chairs, tables, stand lights, and standard recital stage lighting.
Recitalists are responsible for providing and moving all other equipment.
All extra equipment brought into the recital hall must be removed immediately after each recital.
Any major changes to the recital hall, especially moving the panels and the pianos, must be cleared through the Production Office.
RECITAL POSTERS:
Students must follow university policy when placing posters in campus buildings.
The main office reserves the right to remove any inappropriate posters hung in the School of Music.
Recital Posters may not be hung on painted surfaces. Please take your poster down after your recital.
RECITAL RECEPTIONS:
Students may hold recital receptions in the lower lobby, upper lobby, or in the courtyard, but not in the Chorus Room.
School of Music policy prohibits the serving of alcoholic beverages at receptions.
The student takes full responsibility for disposal of trash and the clean-up of the reception area.
Any furniture moved must be returned to its original position.
DMA students are required to perform recitals according to the following schedule:
DMA Piano: Tuesdays 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm
DMA Orchestral Instruments: Tuesdays 2:00 pm
DMA Voice: Wednesdays 6:00 pm
All variant DMA recital times and dates must be arranged with faculty approval.
Ward Recital Hall is available on a space available, first come, first serve basis. If a recital is not performed in Ward Recital Hall, the student is required to consult first with his/her academic adviser, and, if permission is granted, to ensure the deposit of a recording and printed recital program in his/her academic file. There is no fee for recitals performed off-campus, and the School of Music assumes no responsibility for off-campus recital production. Assuming permission of adviser for an off-campus venue, the student must consult Dr. Joseph Santo, Assistant Dean, regarding the correct formatting of the recital program and the inclusion of the following statement:
Program submitted to the faculty of
The Catholic University of America,
Benjamin T. Rome School of Music
in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of…
Whether or not the venue will allow the above statement, several copies of the program on CUA formatted letterhead must be made for the academic file. Consequently, please submit the REQUEST FOR DEGREE RECITAL PROGRAM. (See page 28 of Handbook.)
The Catholic University of America
Benjamin T. Rome School of Music
REQUEST FOR DEGREE RECITAL PROGRAM
A printed degree recital program is an official document, which (a) confirms for the academic file that the degree requirement has been fulfilled and (b) provides the program for the recital committee and audience. Therefore, the printed program must be accurate in all aspects.
When planning a degree recital, please provide the Productions Office with the information below: check the degree column, plus one item from the subplan column and one item from the type-of-recital column. In addition, please forward the recital program electronically to Sean Kehoe (kehoes@cua.edu), providing titles of the works to be performed, along with the names and dates of the composers. The student is responsible for providing correct spellings and accurate dates.
Degree (Plan): Subplan: Type of Recital:
___Bachelor of Music ___Composition ___Junior Solo Recital
___Music Education ___Senior Solo Recital
___Musical Theatre ___Chamber Music Recital
___Orchestral Instruments ___Concerto Recital
___Organ
___Piano
___Voice
___Master of Music ___Chamber Music (Piano) ___Entrance Recital
___Composition ___Chamber Music Recital
___Orchestral Conducting ___Concerto Recital
___Orchestral Instruments ___Vocal Accompanying Recital
___Piano Pedagogy ___Recital of Original Works
[Composition]
___Piano Performance ___Solo Recital
___Vocal Accompanying ___Conducting Recital
___Vocal Pedagogy
___Vocal Performance
___Master of Music in Sacred Music ___Final Recital:
Area of concentration:
__Choral Music __Composition __Organ __Voice
___Doctor of Musical Arts ___Chamber Music (Piano) ___Entrance Recital
___Composition ___Solo Recital
___Orchestral Conducting ___Chamber Music Recital
___Orchestral Instruments ___Concerto Recital
___Piano Pedagogy ___Vocal Accompanying Recital
___Piano Performance ___Vocal-Instrumental Recital
___Vocal Accompanying ___Lecture-Recital
___Vocal Pedagogy ___Conducting Recital
___Vocal Performance ___Final Recital
___Doctor of Musical Arts in Sacred Music ___Final Recital
Area of concentration:
__Choral Music __Composition __Organ
OVERELECTION
Undergraduate students:
The maximum full-time credit load that an undergraduate music student may take in a given semester is 21. To overelect, i.e. to enroll for a credit load beyond 21, the student must first request permission of the adviser. If the adviser approves, he/she will so indicate on the course schedule worksheet. The request is then taken to the Assistant Dean for Academics for final approval. The music school follows university policy regarding overelection. That policy can be found in the Undergraduate Announcements.
NB: The minimum full-time credit load for undergraduates is 12.
Graduate students:
The maximum full-time credit load that a graduate music student may take in a given semester is 12. To overelect, i.e. to enroll for a credit load beyond 12, the student must first request permission of the adviser. If the adviser approves, he/she will so indicate on the course schedule worksheet. The request is then taken to the Assistant Dean for Academics for final approval.
NB: The minimum full-time credit load for graduate students is 8.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
COMPOSITION and THEORY
http://composition.cua.edu/composition.cfm
Dr. Andrew Simpson, chair and adviser to all levels of Composition study
(202 319-5564; simpson@cua.edu)
Dr. Steven Strunk, adviser to PhD students in Musicology, Theory Emphasis
202-319-5421; strunk@cua.edu)
Please consult the Composition and Theory website: http://composition.cua.edu/composition.cfm
PIANO
Dr. Ivo Kaltchev, chair and piano performance adviser
Kaltchev@cua.edu
Dr. James Litzelman, piano pedagogy adviser
Litzelman@cua.edu
General Information:
Audition Requirements
A student who has had a leave of absence for four consecutive semesters must re-audition. The requirements for the re-audition are the same as those for the initial audition.
Juries
For BM and MM students, a jury is required for each semester of piano study that is required by the student’s curriculum. A jury is not required if the student does not need the credit for graduation.
Performance Venues
With the exception of DMA candidates, students may perform degree recitals off campus provided they have successfully passed the recital hearing. A printed copy of the program must be given to the student’s adviser for placement in the file.
Recital Hearings
Hearings for degree recitals should be no less than two weeks prior to the recital.
Clarification of MUPI Credits
Graduate and Undergraduate Majors and Principals
1 credit = 5 hours; 2 credits = 9 hours, 3 credits = 14 hours
Secondary students and minors
1 credit = 14 half-hours, 3 credits = 14 hours
Repertoire Classes
Each teacher will provide information to students about individual policies regarding attendance/performance in repertoire classes.
Incompletes are to be used only in extreme circumstances.
Students should regularly read the bulletin board for important announcements.
Bachelor of Music/Master of Music
Grading System
50% of the grade comes from the private teacher; 50% comes from the performance in the jury. End of semester jury is not required for those who have successfully passed a degree recital hearing during the same semester.
Master of Music
Entrance Recital
Piano performance majors are required to complete an entrance recital prior to receiving graduate credit for applied piano study.
Concerto and Chamber Music Recital (Piano Performance Majors)
A hearing is not required for the concerto performance or chamber music recital.
Chamber Music Recital
Repertoire for this recital must be a major work for piano and must be performed in its entirety.
Doctorate of Musical Arts
Entrance Examinations
All candidates are required to take entrance examinations at the beginning the degree program. The curriculum that is designed for the DMA candidate is based on the candidate’s performance on these written examinations. Transfer students must also take these examinations at the beginning of their residency.
All DMA candidates are required to play an entrance recital during the first week of residency. The candidate’s adviser will assign the repertoire 30 days prior to the recital and it will be chosen from the repertoire list submitted by the candidate.
In addition to the written examinations and entrance recital, candidates in solo performance and piano pedagogy must take exams in sight reading, chamber music, and prepare an assigned piece in 24 hours. All information regarding these tests will be given to the candidate by the adviser.
Piano Instruction
Candidates are permitted to take as many credits in piano as they wish, and must be enrolled for private instruction the semesters during which degree recitals are performed.
Lecture-Recital
(70 minutes total—approximately 35 minutes for lecture and 35 minutes for performing.) The topic of the lecture recital must be approved by the faculty committee before work is begun. The finished version of the paper must be submitted to all committee members two weeks prior to the recital. The paper that is submitted to the committee and the lecture must be the same. A copy of the lecture should be submitted to the library upon successful completion of the recital.
Repertoire List
At the beginning of the course of study, all candidates will receive a repertoire list from their adviser. Works on this list may be checked off in a number of ways:
--audio tape (video tape for those works that must be performed from memory)
--performance in a lesson or repertoire class
--performance in recital, either on-campus or off-campus (for works performed off-campus, a copy of the recital program must be submitted)
SACRED MUSIC
Dr. Leo Nestor, chair and adviser to all students in Sacred Music
(202 319-5863; nestor@cua.edu)
MM and DMA RECITALS in Sacred Music
RECITAL REPERTOIRE AND PROGRAMS
Choral, organ and vocal literature in the graduate recitals and original works in the area of composition must be approved by the principal applied professor and in consultation with the director of program. Applied professors are to attend one rehearsal and dress rehearsal for choral and composition recitals.
Complete work citations, composer, dates, sources, opus, number, collection are listed in the program and accompanying materials.
The program must include complete texts in original languages and English translation; poets, authors are to be listed with appropriate dates and citations of source, collection.
Program notes are to be constructed in consultation with the major applied professor; the performer may opt to also include pertinent verbal comment in the context of the recital; these comments are to be prepared in writing and reviewed with the major applied professor.
RECITAL HEARINGS
The recital hearing must be approved by the applied faculty and director of program.
In the case of choral and composition recitals, approval of the principal professor must be given at a rehearsal well in anticipation of the dress rehearsal. Specific directive pertaining to performance is to be given to the student in the case of need for improvement.
HEARING-RECITAL CREDIT ASSIGNMENT
100% of the weight is placed on the MM and DMA recitals: Successful recital hearings do not guarantee a pass. The faculty is in concord that the degrees in Sacred Music are performance degrees and are to be adjudicated at the same levels as the corresponding degrees in the MM and DMA categories in performance and composition.
At least two faculty members must be present for MM and DMA recitals. In the event that permission is given for a recital to be given for cogent reason outside of the Washington DC area, one faculty member must be present and the performance must be videotaped with acceptable audio quality for evaluation by the director of program and any other faculty appropriately involved.
The official recital report is completed by the faculty members for each degree recital; the options are pass, fail, pass with conditions. Conditional passes are normally completed within the same term as the recital. For the student’s benefit following the recital, the student and faculty make an appointment for discussion and evaluation of the performance in a timely manner.
RECITAL REQUIRMENTS
MM: one graduate recital. DMA: three graduate recitals (and dissertation).
STRING DIVISION
Prof. Jody Gatwood, adviser to bachelor’s students in Strings
(202 319-5838; gatwood@cua.edu)
Prof. Michael Mermagen, adviser to master’s students in Orchestral Instruments; adviser to bachelor’s students in Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion
(202-319-5425; mermagen@cua.edu)
The String Division has the following policies regarding required recitals: Before a required recital may be performed, the student must first play a "Recital Hearing", with piano, for the String Committee at least 14 days before the date of the recital. The student should bring to the Hearing both a Hearing Form and a list of works on the program. In order for the Hearing to be passed, the student should have the entire program prepared at performance level. Only if the Hearing is passed by the Committee may the student perform the recital. Recital repertoire should include solo repertoire and/or unaccompanied Bach. Sonatas with piano are the only chamber music appropriate for a required recital. Any and all planned encores must be listed on the program for the Committee.
At the end of each semester all students (except those in the DMA program) must play a Jury for the String Committee. The Jury is grade is averaged 50/50 with the studio grade for the semester. Students are expected to arrange for and play with piano accompaniment in each Jury. The String Committee expects the student to perform at least one work by memory.
In general students are expected to be prepared for each lesson and to practice an average of at least 3 hours per day, except for unusual situations such as during the week of an opera production, or in the presence of impending physical injuries. Students are advised to manage their individual practicing in such a way as to promote and maintain health and well-being.
MUSIC EDUCATION
Please consult the following link for information about the program requirements in Music Education:
http://music.cua.edu/music%20education/musiceducation.cfm
There you can find and download information and important documents about the following:
Music Education Program Tracking Sheets (for students entering Fall 2007)
Music Education Program Tracking Sheets (continuing students)
Observation of Music Teaching and Learning
NCATE Music Program Overview
Music Education Piano Proficiency Guidelines
Observation Preparation Guide
Petition to Major - Application
Petition to Major - Ensemble Director Recommendation
Petition to Major - Evaluation
Petition to Major - Musicianship Recommendation
Petition to Major - Piano Instructor Recommendation
Rehearsal Strategies Rubric
Music Teaching Evaluation
Midterm and Final Student Teaching Evaluation
Student Teaching - Prerequisites
Student Teaching Handbook
HCPS Student Teaching Application
MCPS Student Teaching Application
Unit Assessment System
Student Teacher Data
Student Teaching Recommendation
MUSICAL THEATRE
Jane Pesci-Townsend, chair and adviser
(202 319-5899; jptdiva@aol.com)
Tom Pedersen, co-chair
(202-319-5832; pedersen@cua.edu)
Ellwood Annaheim, adviser
(202-319-5414; annaheim@cua.edu)
Denise Puricelli, adviser
(puricelli@cua.edu)
Production (Crew) Credits for all Undergraduate Musical Theatre and Voice Majors
Student participation in production crews is required for two reasons. First, because we believe every student should have working knowledge of the basic elements of technical theatre, of stage machinery, backstage and front of house operations, set, costume, lighting, sound or properties. Second, crews provide the necessary support for the music school's productions, from which every student benefits, whether his or her interest is in performing, teaching, or the technical side of theatre. Without crews, there would be no production values at all. All undergraduate students must earn a certain number of crew credits to graduate. The student earns one production credit (50 hours) by working on approved running crews, front of house and promotion, dramaturgy, stage management, as an assistant director, musical director or choreographer.
If the student does front of house and promotion, he/she will have to put in weekly hours with the new production manager and the main office staff. All crews are expected for strike. All hours will be tracked by the supervising crew chief, faculty member or stage manager. If the student does not fulfill his/her time, it will roll over to the next crew.
The student must sign up for each crew. It is the student’s responsibility to sign up for the crew just as one signs up for classes. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the board for each production after auditions have been done and roles assigned. If the crews run short the student will be assigned by either the production manager or the supervising faculty member.
Priority will be given as follows:
1. student in his/her final two semesters who is behind in crews;
2. student needing the credit to keep pace with one per year;
3. in the order that students sign up for crew work.
After the student has been assigned to work a crew, he/she will be contacted by the stage manager to verify the student’s commitment on that production. Once the student’s commitment is verified, he/she is required to work on that production and be available for ALL calls listed on the production calendar. If at anytime the student cannot fulfill his/her obligation, he/she is responsible for finding his/her own replacement. Failure to do so will result in the assessment of additional crew requirements. Personal hardship will be judged on a case by case basis by the musical theatre faculty.
At the end of the semester, each student will receive confirmation of having earned production credit or not. The production credits will be added to the student’s academic file. A student will not receive credit if he/she fails to show up for work or does not perform satisfactorily on a crew as evaluated by the faculty member and stage managers. Students should fulfill a crew each academic year to avoid over-booking oneself. A student is not encouraged to work a crew for a show in which he/she is a performer. Requests for exceptions to this will be evaluated by the musical theatre faculty.
Guidelines for application to the London Dramatic Academy
Spring of the sophomore year:
The student meets with his/her adviser to determine academic eligibility. The eligibility requirements are outlined below:
(CUA Undergraduate Announcements)
The musical theatre student who, before the beginning of his/her Junior year, has (1) maintained at least a 3.000 cumulative GPA, (2) completed Harmony I-IV and ET/SS I-IV, and (3) registered for and completed one of the two required internships may elect to spend a spring semester abroad in the junior year to study theater in London. No music courses are offered in this study abroad program.
Fall of the junior year:
1—Early September: The student submits completed application to Jane Pesci-Townsend for her review and signature (Approval 1). No later than September 30, the student submits application to the Academic Dean (not the Registrar)) for his review and signature (Approval 2). Note: Meeting this deadline is most important, as it takes a significant amount of time to review each of the applications in the music office and in the Office of the Dean of Students. The student will be notified when the application has been fully reviewed and a decision reached regarding academic and judicial eligibility. Failing to meet this deadline will jeopardize the application. Assuming academic and judicial eligibility, the student may then submit the application, letters of recommendation, and other required documents to Fordham University.
2—Late October, early November: The student then proceeds to the following steps:
a) The student consults with the Office of Financial Aid (if the student is receiving financial aid) and fills out the form Consortium Agreement between Office of Financial Aid, Catholic University of America (Home Campus) and Office of Financial Aid, Fordham University (Visiting Campus). This form requires dean’s signature, among others.
b) The student consults with the Office of the Dean of Students to request a Leave of Absence from CUA for the semester to be spent in London. The procedure of the Office of the Dean of Students is to issue a letter to a student, with copy to the music school, when granting a Leave, along with attached information regarding policies and procedures.
(c) The student consults with the Office of Housing and Residential Services (if the student lives on campus) to ensure eligibility for campus housing upon return to campus.
While in London:
The student contacts his/her adviser regarding registration for courses the semester of return to CUA.
The student assures that the official transcript from Fordham University is sent directly to the following address and no other:
Attn: Dr. Joseph Santo
Benjamin T. Rome School of Music
The Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C. 20064
Upon return from London:
The student meets with his/her adviser to determine which courses taken at the London Dramatic Academy will transfer.
Related information:
Being away from CUA for a semester can have an impact on the completion of degree requirements. Registering for Internships, private instruction, performing ensembles, etc. must be done in such a way as to minimize the impact on the course load in any one semester. Music undergraduates are allowed to take up to and including 21 credits per semester. Overelection is allowed, but with permission of the dean and in accordance with university guidelines.
VOICE
VOICE/JURY RECITAL REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate Crew Requirements. Please refer to the Musical Theatre section for information about crew requirements.
Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy
All masters students must take a jury exam end of each semester:
1 Italian aria or art song by an Italian composer
1 English aria or art song by an American or British composer
1 German aria or art song
1 French aria or art song
2 Classical art songs in Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Latin or another language approved by the applied teacher.
The student should not present more than two arias for one jury.
Master’s Degree Recital
The master’s degree recital should include approximately 70 minute of music and should include Italian, German, French and English art songs. There should be a limit of two arias. There may be language exceptions or inclusions with the approval of the applied teacher and the voice committee.
All recitals with the exception of the DMA recitals, must be approved by the voice committee in a recital jury. The jury should occur at least two weeks prior to the recital.
Open Studio
The Vocal Division faculty members endeavor to teach as a team, interested ultimately in the progress of the individual student. Open Studio is a policy whereby a junior, senior, or graduate voice major may take one extra voice lesson per semester with a faculty member other than his/her assigned teacher. The chair of the Vocal Division must be informed prior to the lesson. When a student is not satisfied with his progress in his applied lessons and wishes to study with another faculty member, he/she is obligated to first discuss the situation with the chair of the Vocal Division. Change is possible, but must be approached with careful consideration.
AUDITIONS FOR OPERA PRODUCTIONS
Each vocal performance major is expected to audition for all opera productions. Whenever possible, roles are double or even triple cast to afford as many students stage performance as possible.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADVISERS AND ADVISEES
[This section adapted from the Advising Handbook of the School of Arts & Sciences]
Advising is crucial to the academic process. In order for it to succeed, however, both advisers and advisees must have a clear understanding of what to expect from each other. The following statement of rights and respon¬sibilities will help reduce misunderstanding and create an optimal climate for communication.
the Advisee
Rights
The advisee has a right to expect his/her adviser to be available at reason¬able times throughout each semester and on a more consis¬tent basis during registration.
The advisee has a right to expect his/her adviser to be know¬ledgeable about (a) the merits or disadvantages of various course selections for preparation in their field, (b) academic regulations and administra¬tive procedures, (c) registration procedures, and (d) professional and career oppor¬tunities in the major field.
The advisee has a right to expect his/her adviser to seek out relevant information when not knowledgeable about a specific topic, or to refer him/her to the school or university office that can provide additional resources and assistance—for example, the Academic Dean, Counseling Center, or Career Services.
Responsibilities
The advisee has a responsibility to know the academic regula¬tions and procedures contained in the Undergraduate or Graduate Announce¬ments, as well as other university publications, and to select courses of studies conforming to those regulations.
The advisee has a responsibility to consult with his/her adviser before or during registration periods at reasonable times (during office hours or during scheduled appointments), to seek assistance on complex matters at other than very busy times, and to inform the adviser of his/her expected graduation date.
The advisee has a responsibility to make preliminary choices of courses prior to consulting with his/her adviser during registration and, after consultation, has a responsibility to complete the required steps in the registration process.
The advisee has a responsibility to (a) complete the registration work sheet by (b) obtain the signature of the adviser, (c) obtain all departmental clearances in the main office, (d) register on-line for the courses he/she has decided upon with the guidance of the adviser, and (e) make a printout of the courses selected. Note: The advisee should make a printout of the courses after every drop or add entered into Cardinal Station. The printout has the double advantage of confirming that the courses the advisee has registered for have actually been accepted by CS and of serving as proof of the registration process in the event that a question arises later on.
the Adviser
Rights
The adviser has a right to expect the advisee to be knowledgeable about his/her own academic progress, particularly about the courses that he/she has taken and is currently taking.
1. The adviser has a right to expect the advisee to see him/her during scheduled office hours and to check in advance to determine interview times or appointments for registration purposes.
2. The adviser has a right to expect the advisee to keep appoint¬ments or to notify the adviser of cancellations.
Responsibilities
1. The adviser has a responsibility to maintain adequate office hours to handle the number of students he/she advises and to be available for individual interviews at mutually convenient times before or during the registration period each semester.
2. The adviser has a responsibility to be knowledgeable about university policies and about rules and regulations governing under¬graduate or graduate education, to stay abreast of changes in academic regulations, procedures and programs, and to incorporate this information into any interview.
3. The adviser has a responsibility to assist the advisee in learning about educational support services available at the university that will enhance the learning process (study skill labs, tutoring, etc.) and to assist the advisee, as far as possible, in defining professional and career goals.
4. The adviser has a responsibility to provide the advisee with the four-digit numbers for registration of private lessons (MUPI). Lists of MUPI four-digit numbers are provided each semester at pre-registration time. In addition, the adviser has a responsibility to sign the work sheet of the advisee in all cases, and in particular when the advisee must seek departmental clearance(s).
5. The adviser has the responsibility to do periodic assessments of advisees to see that degree requirements are being fulfilled, to keep a tracking sheet* in the academic file and update it each semester, to be knowledgeable of the expected graduation date of his/her advisees, and to complete a final audit for the review of the Assistant Dean for Academics prior to graduation (forms and procedures obtainable from the Assistant Dean for Academics).
* Advisers of Bachelor of Music students have access to the online tracking sheet (and unofficial transcript) of the advisees assigned to him/her. The adviser may choose to use this tracking sheet exclusively or in combination with the paper-based tracking sheets. In either case, an up-to-date copy should always be in the academic file. Currently, only paper-based tracking sheets are available for master’s and doctoral students.
CONSORTIUM REGISTRATION
(adapted from the A&S online Handbook)
PURPOSE: To take a course at another univer¬sity in the Washington Consortium of Universities.
WHEN: Any semester except the semester when the student will graduate. Taking a Consortium course in a student’s final semester may delay graduation, because the required official grade report may not be available in time for Commencement.
NOTES: A SPECIFIC RATIONALE IS REQUIRED, AND APPROVAL IS NOT AUTOMATIC.
A student may not take through the Consortium a course that is regularly offered at CUA.
Normally, a course will be approved only if it is required for the student's major or an approved minor program but not available on campus; or if it is a course in a language not taught at CUA.
A Consortium course may not be audited or taken for a different number of credits than it carries at the offering institution.
FORMS:
(1) Consortium Request Form: Statement of Need
(2) Consortium Registration Form (both available from the Consortium Coordinator, Registrar's office).
PROCEDURE: All the steps outlined below must be completed.
Obtain the Consortium Request Form and the Consortium Registration Form. Meet with your academic adviser. If the course is deemed appropriate, the adviser signs both forms. Take them to the Assistant Dean for Academics to evaluate the request. If the request is approved, take the signed forms to the Consortium Coordinator in the Registrar's office. Once all approval steps are complete, the Consortium Coordinator enters the information into the registration system. Students do not register directly on the web for Consortium courses.
Show, but do not give, your copy of the Consortium Registration form to the course instructor. Keep your copy.
TRANSFER COURSE EVALUATION
(EVALUATION OF EQUIVALENCY)
PURPOSE: To permit students to take courses elsewhere and to know in advance for which CUA courses these can be substituted.
WHEN: Any time before the student enrolls for the course. A student who wishes to take summer courses elsewhere should submit the evaluation form before leaving campus. Often a May 1st deadline is imposed. If a student takes a course elsewhere without having it evaluated ahead of time, CUA cannot guarantee transfer credit.
Evaluation of equivalency does not guarantee credit. To receive credit, the course(s) must meet all applicable university policies.
LIMITATIONS ON THE AMOUNT OF TRANSFER CREDIT:
The school specifically limits the number of courses that may be transferred:
(1) total transfer courses within a degree program are limited to half;
(2) transfer by advanced students is limited to 2 of the last 12 courses for the degree;
(3) the number of courses that may be transferred after matriculation is limited to two times the years in residence; and
(4) the number of courses transferred from summer sessions is limited to two per year.
A student may not transfer courses taken elsewhere during an academic term when the student was enrolled full-time at CUA.
A student who does not meet criteria to participate in CUA Study Abroad programs may not transfer to CUA credits earned in a study abroad program offered by another institution.
FORMS: Form for Evaluation of Off-Campus Courses, available in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Office, 107 McMahon. The student is responsible for following all required procedures in order to transfer external courses to his/her CUA record.
PROCEDURE: Evaluations are not handled by telephone. Complete the appropriate sections of the Form for Evaluation of Off-Campus Courses, including (for each course) course, number, credit hours, and dates of session.
If the course(s) listed on the form have not been previously evaluated, the student must submit to the Undergraduate Office an official description as published in the external school's course catalog. In addition, a syllabus is required for courses offered by 2-year community colleges, or if requested by the evaluating department at CUA. The student is responsible for providing sufficient information about the course to allow CUA to evaluate it.
The Transfer Coordinator in the Office of A&S arranges the evaluation: This procedure takes at least one week. The student will be notified when it is complete, and may obtain a copy of the completed form, which lists the CUA equivalent for the course and indicates whether it is acceptable for major, distribution, and/or free elective credit, or if no credit will be transferred.
Students may obtain evaluations for courses without committing themselves to take the courses in question. For its part, the univer¬sity waives no requirements. Students approaching the senior year should remember that ten of the last twelve courses for a degree must be taken at CUA.
NOTE: The following types of courses are generally not accepted for transfer: correspondence courses; internet or web-based courses with minimal classroom contact; "life experience" credit; courses meeting for long hours over a few days; summer courses offered in sessions of less than 3 weeks; winter or summer session courses elsewhere that overlap a CUA session for which the student is enrolled; CLEP credit done after college matriculation; study abroad courses emphasizing travel or tourism over academics; or courses not appropriate for the CUA degree.
Coursework may be acceptable for CUA credit even if no equivalent course is offered at CUA. However, courses in subject areas not granted credit at CUA—for example, "student success," physical education, recreation, or emergency medical training—may not be transferred. Courses of fewer than 3 semester credits (or 5 quarter credits) will not be transferred.
A student may not transfer courses taken elsewhere during an academic session when the student was enrolled full-time at CUA
A student who does not meet criteria to participate in CUA Study Abroad programs may not transfer to CUA credits earned in a study abroad program offered by another institution. See the section on Study Abroad.
No credit will be given for a transfer course whose CUA equivalent has also been taken by the student.
A minimum grade of C is required for all transferred courses.
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