Bachelor of Arts in Music / Bachelor of Music
Whether you want to teach, conduct, perform, or pursue graduate studies, a degree in music prepares you for a rewarding career using your God-given talent. ACU’s Department of Music offers several distinct degree options; choose the one that best meets your personal and professional goals:
- The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a general degree in the liberal arts tradition with a larger number of electives.
- The Bachelor of Music with teacher certification is designed for those wishing to teach in a school setting.
- The Bachelor of Music in vocal performance is designed to prepare students for graduate study and pursue a career as a performer.
- The Music Minor is designed for students who wish to study music at the college level while pursuing their primary major.
What can you do after graduation?
- K-12 Music Teacher
- Band, Orchestra, Choir Director
- Vocal Coach
- Graduate School
- Conductor
- Studio Musician
- Private lesson teacher
- Performance
- Church Music
Experiential Learning
From guest artists to recitals to dozens of performance opportunities, musicians at ACU have no shortage of ways to grow musically outside the classroom.
- Chamber Ensembles
- Bands
- Choirs
- Jazz ensemble/combos
- Orchestra
- Opera workshop
- Percussion ensemble/Steelband
Degree Details
Music, BA (MUSI)
Required Hours
University Requirements: 56 credit hours + Major Requirements: 60 credit hours (choice of 5 tracks) + Electives: 12 credit hours = Total Required: 128 credit hours
Example Coursework
Advanced Theory: Sight Singing and Ear Training
Music in World Cultures
Music Literature and History
Applied Lessons
Department
Music
Application Deadlines
Early Action: November 1st
Regular: February 1st
National Candidates: May 1st
