Degrees and Courses
Degrees and Courses
The Music Minor is for students who desire to strengthen their knowledge and skills in this field while majoring in another academic area. This minor is available to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at 老司机传媒. Admission to the Music Minor requires an audition. The Department of Music accepts applications for the Music Minor for Spring or Fall semester entrance. |
Graduates of this program will:
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The Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree is designed for students seeking careers as certified K–12 teachers in pre-collegiate denominational or public schools. Students normally spend five years in residence to complete the requirements. Requires state teacher certification. First-year students must make application and consult with the certification clerk in the School of Education (College of Education & International Services) to keep abreast of certification requirements. Students can choose from the following focus areas: wind instruments, string instruments, keyboard, voice, or composition. |
BMus Core - 41
Choose from the following courses for a total of 3 credits:
Choose one of the following courses:
*Course fulfills ACE requirement
Graduates of this program will:
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This degree program provides graduate-level training in music, with variables and choices allowing students to pursue an emphasis based on their interests and aptitude. Possible emphases include composition, piano pedagogy, collaborative piano, or other areas of music study provided the courses are offered in the curriculum. This degree gives students graduate-level qualification for positions that require a master’s degree of any kind, or it can serve to prepare students wishing to continue with a doctoral degree in music. Students ordinarily complete the program in two years of full-time study. |
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This requirement may be met by choosing one of the following:
*Note: Students who plan to enter a doctoral program in musicology or who plan to teach music history and literature should elect the thesis option and fulfill a language requirement of reading proficiency in French or German.
After completing all course requirements, all graduate music students must maintain an active status continuous enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters until the degree is granted. This is accomplished by enrolling in MUHL 665 Comprehensive Exam Preparation (non-repeatable with fee attached), MUHL 670 Comprehensive Exam (non-repeatable), or MUHL 655 Program Continuation (repeatable with fee attached) until the degree is earned. A student who fails to maintain continuous enrollment as defined here, will not be allowed to finish their degree requirements until he/she applies to the Department of Music for degree reactivation and pays the established fees for each semester of absence in the program. The reactivation fee used will be the latest AU Bulletin fee listed for MUHL 655 Program Continuation.
1. Students with an earned baccalaureate degree within any major, assuming adequate undergraduate preparation in music. Adequate preparation includes mastery of music theory equivalent to content of MUCT242 Music Theory IV and MUCT153 Ear Training Laboratory III; mastery of music history equivalent to content of MUHL446-448 Music Literature and Style (Antiquity to 20th Century); and mastery of level of performance appropriate to the specific chosen master’s program. 2. Students who have completed programs comparable to the baccalaureate degree from non-United States institutions.
Non-degree (Guest) Students. A student who plans to study music under this classification may be admitted to courses as approved by the department chair. English Proficiency Tests. English is the language of instruction at 老司机传媒. International and domestic prospective students whose first language is not English must submit English proficiency test scores. English proficiency tests must be taken within two years prior to admission. Minimum English proficiency tests scores:
* Paper-based TOEFL is only accepted when administered by our Center for Intensive English Programs. Graduates of this program will:
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This degree gives students professional training in either choral or instrumental conducting. The degree prepares students for professional choral, orchestral, or band conducting positions. It also prepares students who wish to pursue a doctoral degree in conducting. Students ordinarily complete the program in two years of full-time study. |
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After completing all course requirements, all graduate music students must maintain an active status continuous enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters until the degree is granted. This is accomplished by enrolling in MUHL665 Comprehensive Exam Preparation (non-repeatable with fee attached), MUHL670 Comprehensive Exam (non-repeatable), or MUHL655 Program Continuation (repeatable with fee attached) until the degree is earned. A student who fails to maintain continuous enrollment as defined here, will not be allowed to finish their degree requirements until he/she applies to the Department of Music for degree reactivation and pays the established fees for each semester of absence in the program. The reactivation fee used will be the latest AU Bulletin fee listed for MUHL655 Program Continuation.
1. Students with an earned baccalaureate degree within any major, assuming adequate undergraduate preparation in music. Adequate preparation includes mastery of music theory equivalent to content of MUCT242 Music Theory IV and MUCT153 Ear Training Laboratory III; mastery of music history equivalent to content of MUHL446-448 Music Literature and Style (Antiquity to 20th Century); and mastery of level of performance appropriate to the specific chosen master’s program. 2. Students who have completed programs comparable to the baccalaureate degree from non-United States institutions.
Non-degree (Guest) Students. A student who plans to study music under this classification may be admitted to courses as approved by the department chair. English Proficiency Tests.English is the language of instruction at 老司机传媒. International and domestic prospective students whose first language is not English must submit English proficiency test scores. English proficiency tests must be taken within two years prior to admission. Minimum English proficiency tests scores:
* Paper-based TOEFL is only accepted when administered by our Center for Intensive English Programs. Graduates of this program will:
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This degree provides students with further preparation and qualification to teach music in the elementary and secondary levels. Because state certification is required for all K-12 teaching positions in the United States, students planning to teach in the United States must be prepared to fulfill certification requirements. This may be accomplished either as a result of holding a bachelor’s degree in music education prior to starting the master’s degree or taking specific undergraduate courses in music education as remedial requirements. The curriculum leads to a capstone that may be in the form of a recital, a thesis, or a project. Students ordinarily complete the program in two years of full-time study, except when the student does not have prior certification to teach. The program length in that case will depend on the number of remedial courses required to attain certification. |
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After completing all course requirements, all graduate music students must maintain an active status continuous enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters until the degree is granted. This is accomplished by enrolling in MUHL665 Comprehensive Exam Preparation (non-repeatable with fee attached), MUHL670 Comprehensive Exam (non-repeatable), or MUHL655 Program Continuation (repeatable with fee attached) until the degree is earned. A student who fails to maintain continuous enrollment as defined here, will not be allowed to finish their degree requirements until he/she applies to the Department of Music for degree reactivation and pays the established fees for each semester of absence in the program. The reactivation fee used will be the latest AU Bulletin fee listed for MUHL655 Program Continuation. Students majoring in music education must qualify for a state teaching certificate prior to conferral of degree.
1. Students with an earned baccalaureate degree within any major, assuming adequate undergraduate preparation in music. Adequate preparation includes mastery of music theory equivalent to content of MUCT242 Music Theory IV and MUCT153 Ear Training Laboratory III; mastery of music history equivalent to content of MUHL446-448 Music Literature and Style (Antiquity to 20th Century); and mastery of level of performance appropriate to the specific chosen master’s program. 2. Students who have completed programs comparable to the baccalaureate degree from non-United States institutions.
Non-degree (Guest) Students. A student who plans to study music under this classification may be admitted to courses as approved by the department chair. English Proficiency Tests.English is the language of instruction at 老司机传媒. International and domestic prospective students whose first language is not English must submit English proficiency test scores. English proficiency tests must be taken within two years prior to admission. Minimum English proficiency tests scores:
* Paper-based TOEFL is only accepted when administered by our Center for Intensive English Programs. Graduates of this program will:
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This degree provides students with valuable knowledge and experience designed to better prepare them for a variety of music ministry positions. Together the Department of Music and the Seminary provide courses in music history and analysis, church music, worship, and leadership along with requirements that give practical experience in worship settings. The capstone requirement can be in the form of a recital in the student's chosen area of performance, a thesis, or project. Students ordinarily complete the program in two years of full-time study. |
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Choose one of the following:
After completing all course requirements, all graduate music students must maintain an active status continuous enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters until the degree is granted. This is accomplished by enrolling in MUHL665 Comprehensive Exam Preparation (non-repeatable with fee attached), MUHL670 Comprehensive Exam (non-repeatable), or MUHL655 Program Continuation (repeatable with fee attached) until the degree is earned. A student who fails to maintain continuous enrollment as defined here, will not be allowed to finish their degree requirements until he/she applies to the Department of Music for degree reactivation and pays the established fees for each semester of absence in the program. The reactivation fee used will be the latest AU Bulletin fee listed for MUHL655 Program Continuation.
1. Students with an earned baccalaureate degree within any major, assuming adequate undergraduate preparation in music. Adequate preparation includes mastery of music theory equivalent to content of MUCT242 Music Theory IV and MUCT153 Ear Training Laboratory III; mastery of music history equivalent to content of MUHL446-448 Music Literature and Style (Antiquity to 20th Century); and mastery of level of performance appropriate to the specific chosen master’s program. 2. Students who have completed programs comparable to the baccalaureate degree from non-United States institutions.
Non-degree (Guest) Students. A student who plans to study music under this classification may be admitted to courses as approved by the department chair. English Proficiency Tests. English is the language of instruction at 老司机传媒. International and domestic prospective students whose first language is not English must submit English proficiency test scores. English proficiency tests must be taken within two years prior to admission. Minimum English proficiency tests scores:
*Paper-based TOEFL is only accepted when administered by our Center for Intensive English Programs. Graduates of this program will:
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A prior advanced level of performance in one area is required in order to pursue a master’s degree in performance. Students focus on one area of performance, giving them further advanced training and graduate-level qualification in music. It prepares them for a performance profession or pursuit of doctoral studies in music. Students ordinarily complete the program in two years of full-time study. |
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* Students who took area literature and/or pedagogy courses during their undergraduate program at 老司机传媒 will substitute with electives.
After completing all course requirements, all graduate music students must maintain an active status continuous enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters until the degree is granted. This is accomplished by enrolling in MUHL665 Comprehensive Exam Preparation (non-repeatable with fee attached), MUHL670 Comprehensive Exam (non-repeatable), or MUHL655 Program Continuation (repeatable with fee attached) until the degree is earned. A student who fails to maintain continuous enrollment as defined here, will not be allowed to finish their degree requirements until he/she applies to the Department of Music for degree reactivation and pays the established fees for each semester of absence in the program. The reactivation fee used will be the latest AU Bulletin fee listed for MUHL655 Program Continuation.
1. Students with an earned baccalaureate degree within any major, assuming adequate undergraduate preparation in music. Adequate preparation includes mastery of music theory equivalent to content of MUCT242 Music Theory IV and MUCT153 Ear Training Laboratory III; mastery of music history equivalent to content of MUHL446-448 Music Literature and Style (Antiquity to 20th Century); and mastery of level of performance appropriate to the specific chosen master’s program. 2. Students who have completed programs comparable to the baccalaureate degree from non-United States institutions.
Language Proficiency. For admission to the Master of Music in Performance (voice specialization), proficiency in at least one other language besides English is required as preparation for applying principles of phonetics, diction, and comprehension in the languages of English, German, French, and Italian. Students must possess adequate language skills to apply principles of diction to other languages also. This includes proficiency with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) prior to entering the master’s program. Prospective students who are not yet familiar with IPA at the time of application to the Graduate School must communicate with the Coordinator for Voice Studies to prepare an IPA study plan prior to matriculation in the program. Students whose native language is English and who have not formally studied any other language in addition to English must achieve at least an elementary skill level in one other language, as documented on an official transcript or through a placement test administered by the modern languages faculty. Remedial coursework does not count toward completion of the graduate degree. Verification of language proficiency for students who do not have documentation on an academic transcript but who possess fluency in at least one other language beyond English may request fulfillment of the language proficiency requirement by a formal letter to the music department chair and the graduate music program director. The request must be submitted in the first semester of full-time graduate studies and must be approved by the student’s applied voice teacher. Non-degree (Guest) Students. A student who plans to study music under this classification may be admitted to courses as approved by the department chair. English Proficiency Tests. English is the language of instruction at 老司机传媒. International and domestic prospective students whose first language is not English must submit English proficiency test scores. English proficiency tests must be taken within two years prior to admission. Minimum English proficiency tests scores:
*Paper-based TOEFL is only accepted when administered by our Center for Intensive English Programs. Graduates of this program will:
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