Bachelor of Arts in Music 

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a liberal arts degree program serving those who have specific musical or professional goals that are best served by the broad scope of the BA degree. Typically, the student choosing a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree will combine a major in music with a second major or minor in another field of study. With the foreign language requirement and the broad scope of education, this degree provides excellent preparation for graduate study or joining the work force.

General Education Requirements: 40-43 hours

Courses required for the major may simultaneously fulfill requirements of the general education program.  Credit hours may not be double counted.

Additional Degree Requirements:  6 hours

Music Major:  35-44 hours

Music Academic Core Requirements (27 hours) 
MU117 Aural Skills I (1) 
MU120 Music Theory I (3) 
MU118 Aural Skills II (1) 
MU220 Music Theory II (3) 
MU217 Aural Skills III (1) 
MU221 Music Theory III (3) 
MU219 Aural Skills IV (1) 
MU320 Music Theory IV (2) 
MU321 Music History I (3)
MU322 Music History II (3)
MU423 American Music (2) (Capstone)
MU465 Form and Analysis (2) (Capstone)

One from the following:

MU314 Advanced Conducting - Choral (2)
MU317 Advanced Conducting - Instrumental (2)
MU335 Instrumentation (2)
MU337 Choral Arranging (2)
MU471 Composition I (2) 

Applied Study (8 hours)

ML_ 100/300 Applied Lessons (4)
MU010 Recital Attendance (0) – corequisite of Applied Lessons
MU131 Keyboard Techniques I (1)
MU132 Keyboard Techniques II (1)
MU214 Basic Conducting (2)

Major Ensemble (0-8 hours)

Must be enroll and successfully participate in a major ensemble each semester of full-time attendance

Electives or Minor to complete min. 120 hours.