Academic & Performance Areas: Degrees

COLLEGE of MUSIC

James B. Forger, Dean   PDF Printable Version

The College of Music offers undergraduate programs leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts, and graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Music, Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy, and Doctor of Musical Arts.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

The College of Music offers undergraduate programs leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts.  All of those programs have been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to the University, acceptance into an undergraduate program in the College of Music requires satisfactory performance on a major instrument or in voice as determined by audition.

Candidates who wish to major in composition must submit a portfolio for review and approval by the area faculty.

Transfer credit in music theory and music performance is validated by examination.  Transfer credit in other music courses must have the approval of the College of Music.