A Christian College of the Liberal Arts & Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Music

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in music is intended for students who desire music as an integral part of their lives but who do not necessarily intend musical endeavor as a principal occupation. The BA degree in music can be combined with other curricula in a double major. Business administration, communication, and psychology are combinations often selected. These combinations are valuable for those wishing to work in some aspect of the music industry. An audition is required to establish an appropriate performance course level.

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Bachelor of Arts in Music Requirements, 125 credit hours

Music Requirements*38-39
Music in Christian Perspective: 2
Music Theory 12
Aural Skills 4
Music History & Literature 8-9
Applied Music (Private Lessons) 6
Music Ensemble Lab ea. Sem. 0
Music Electives 6
Senior Capstone -
Integrative Studies (IS)‡ (Liberal Arts)53
Liberal Arts Foundation 41
Liberal Arts Exploration 12
Free Electives33-34

* See College Music Catalog (PDF, 278KB), for specific requirements and course descriptions.

‡ See College Catalog, for a full description of Houghton’s IS requirements.