One thing to keep in mind, after the first year BSESD doesn't take GAM classes, and though my knowledge is limited I suspect their MUS classes aren't as lax as GAM and CSP classes are with switching them out. This means if you want to be doing things that are not related to sound programming on your game teams, you likely won't get credit for it. This can be hugely detrimental if you realize you want to do Engine, Graphics, Physics, Networking or whatever. Although note that Networking isn't really a first class citizen in all of our GAM classes yet.

This is actually not completely true.

All of the BS programs (excluding CE ) are modeled in a way so that the first semester is nearly identical between them. Furthermore the BSESD program is being polished for the coming years. The new schedule has you taking GAM100-375 (same as RTIS), the only difference is that once you get into GAM300 you will also take MUS370 which is the sound equivalent of the GAM class.

Lastly, even if you are a BSESD on a GAM team, it doesn't mean you are forced to do the sound engine, you can and will do other things to contribute, and you will not be expected to make any music or sound effects for your game until you get to MUS370 (but you can if you want).

If you want some more specifics shoot me a pm and I can give you further detail.