Dec 05, 2025

Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

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Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

Audio Engineering Technology, B.A./B.S.

The AET program is designed to study, investigate, and contribute to the art, science, and practical application of audio engineering. Graduates of the program are prepared to seek careers in the application, installation, manufacturing, operation, and maintenance of audio and music recording, reproduction, processing, and reinforcement systems. Students of the AET program complete the B.S. or B.A. degree with a major in audio engineering technology and a minor in a career related discipline.

BELL Core Requirements: 53 Hours (minimum)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Technical Requirements:

Technical Requirements are courses identified by the program as required courses and will count in the BELL Core or as General Electives.

MTH 1130 Precalculus Mathematics 4 Hours
PHY 1140 Introduction to Physics 3 Hours and
PHY 1145 Introduction to Physics Laboratory 1 Hours

Major Requirements: 50 Hours

AET Course Requirements: 22 hours

AET 1050 Foundations of Audio Production 3 Hours
AET 1380 Survey of Audio Engineering Technology 3 Hours
AET 2300 Audio Signal Flow 3 Hours
AET 2410 Audio Processing Techniques 3 Hours
AET 4230 Auditory Perception, and Hearing Science. 3 Hours
AET 4380 Business & Audio 3 Hours

Choose one (1) from the following: 4 Hours

AET 2090 Audio Recording I 4 Hours
AET 2560 Sound Reinforcement I 4 Hours

Physics Requirements: 8 Hours

PHY 2010 Physics for Audio Engineering 4 Hours
PHY 2250 Electronics and Circuit Theory 4 Hours

Emphasis Area: Choose one (1): 8-10 Hours

Music Recording and Production Emphasis: 10 hours

AET 3190 Audio Recording II 4 Hours
Choose two (2) from the following: 6 Hours
AET 3070 Track Production 3 Hours
AET 3370 Master Production 3 Hours
AET 3790 Recording Workshop 3 Hours
AET 4480 Master Mixing Techniques 3 Hours

Live Audio Production Emphasis: 8 hours

AET 3560 Sound Reinforcement II 4 Hours
AET 4500 Sound Systems Engineering 3 Hours
AET 4510 RF Theory & Applications 1 Hours

Audio Post Production Emphasis: 10 hours

MOT 2112 Foley/ADR in Depth 3 Hours
AET 4400 Sound Design for Picture 4 Hours
Choose one (1) from the following: 3 Hours
AET 3610 Game Audio Design and Implementation 3 Hours
MOT 4210 Advanced Sound Design 3 Hours

Audio Technology and Design Emphasis: 9 hours

AET 3220 Computer Programming for Audio Engineering 3 Hours
AET 3260 Audio Electronics and Maintenance I 3 Hours
Choose one (1) from the following: 3 Hours
AET 4220 Audio Software Development 3 Hours
AET 4260 Audio Electronics and Maintenance II 3 Hours

AET Electives (Choose 10-12 hours from the following)

AET 2090 Audio Recording I 4 Hours
AET 2560 Sound Reinforcement I 4 Hours
AET 2600 Concert & Event Lighting Design 1 Hours
AET 3000 Audio Engineering Internship 1-6 Hours
AET 3070 Track Production 3 Hours
AET 3190 Audio Recording II 4 Hours
AET 3220 Computer Programming for Audio Engineering 3 Hours
AET 3260 Audio Electronics and Maintenance I 3 Hours
AET 3370 Master Production 3 Hours
AET 3560 Sound Reinforcement II 4 Hours
AET 3570 Tour Production 3 Hours
AET 3610 Game Audio Design and Implementation 3 Hours
AET 3790 Recording Workshop 3 Hours
AET 3895 Special Topics 1-3 Hours
AET 4110 Automated Mixing Techniques 1 Hours
AET 4120 Audio Mastering 1 Hours
AET 4210 Restoration and Forensic Audio 1 Hours
AET 4220 Audio Software Development 3 Hours
AET 4260 Audio Electronics and Maintenance II 3 Hours
AET 4400 Sound Design for Picture 4 Hours
AET 4480 Master Mixing Techniques 3 Hours
AET 4500 Sound Systems Engineering 3 Hours
AET 4510 RF Theory & Applications 1 Hours
AET 4580 Remote Recording 3 Hours
AET 4895 Special Topics 1-3 Hours
MOT 4210 Advanced Sound Design 3 Hours
MOT 2112 Foley/ADR in Depth 3 Hours
MBU 2000 Career & Professional Development 1 Hours

Minor Requirements: 18 Hours

General Electives: 7 Hours (minimum)

Total: 128 Hours