New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development 45 courses 128 total credits
The Bachelor of Music program in Music Technology provides a solid foundation in music, music technology, and the liberal arts to prepare graduates for a career in fields like sound recording and engineering, music production, electronic music, sound and music computing, hardware development, game audio, film and video sound post-production, and XR (AR/VR) systems. Students develop their skills through creative experimentation in a suite of state-of-the-art research and studio facilities and through interaction with faculty and leading technologists from the industry. Students intern at major recording studios, media companies, and performance venues in New York City. New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.
| Music Technology Guided Specialization | credits |
| Chosen by advisement. Sample courses by area of interest: Recording and Production, Hardware/Software, Electronic Performance. | 17 credits |
| Unrestricted Electives | credits |
| Select 17 Unrestricted Elective credits by advisement, for Double Majors, Minors, Music Electives | 17 credits |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Expository Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXPOS-UA 1 | Writing as Inquiry | 4 |
| ACE-UE 110 | Advanced Writing and Research | 4 |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Other Liberal Arts Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1041 | History of Western Art Music I: Antiquity–Classical | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1043 | History of Western Art Music II: Romantic–Contemporary | 2 |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Select four credits of the following:
Liberal Arts Requirements
MPAJZ-UE 16XX Music in World Cultures
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1079 | Music History: Music & Protest | 2 |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Additional Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAHS-UE 1 | New Student Seminar | 0 |
Major Requirements
Music Core Requirements
Major Requirements
Theory & Practice II and Aural Skills II (select one set of courses from the two options below)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1311 | Theory & Practice II: Tonal Harmony & Voice Leading | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1321 | Aural Skills II: Tonal Harmony & Voice Leading | 1 |
| Total Major Requirements | 3 credits | |
Major Requirements
OR
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1312 | Theory & Practice II: Popular Music | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1322 | Aural Skills II: Popular Music | 1 |
Major Requirements
Select one course from the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1341 | Advanced Aural Skills: Chromatic Harmony | 1 |
| MPATC-UE 1342 | Advanced Aural Skills: 20th and 21st Century | 1 |
| MPATC-UE 1343 | Advanced Aural Skills: Sight-Singing | 1 |
| MPATC-UE 1344 | Advanced Aural Skills: Popular Music Transcription | 1 |
| Total Major Requirements | 1 credits | |
Major Requirements
Select two courses from following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1331 | Advanced Theory & Practice: Chromatic Harmony & Form | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1332 | Advanced Theory & Practice: 20th and 21st Century Music | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1333 | Advanced Theory & Practice: Non-Western Music | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1334 | Advanced Theory & Practice: Counterpoint in the Digital Age | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1335 | Advanced Theory & Practice: Popular Music | 2 |
| Total Major Requirements | 4 credits | |
Major Requirements
Music Technology Core Requirements
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