Music (Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies Emphasis Music Technology)

A student in the Professional Studies major can expect the following learning outcomes:

Demonstrate effective use of professional recording studio technologies, including microphones, signal processing devices, analog and digital hardware, and DAW software in real world client-based situations.
Apply the fundamental theories of system design, analog and digital signal flow, audio troubleshooting, and event management to live sound production.
Build upon an historic understanding of electronic music production to create musical arrangements utilizing contemporary software technologies and compositional theories.
Demonstrate an understanding of the post-production process and aesthetics of sound in video and film.
Develop an understanding of common music business practices with a focus on experiential and entrepreneurial activities.
Integrate industry-standard skills that incorporate audio, video, and web technologies for capturing, editing, and delivering digital content.

This degree is approved by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). It is not accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Major Requirements:

*Minimum Grade of C required

**Minimum Grade of C- required

***Additional Fee Required

First Year Seminar (MUS 120 required for all music majors)
Reading and Writing
Oral Communication
Ethics
Quantitative Reasoning *
Religion
Fine Arts - (fulfilled by major)
Social Science *
Cultural Pluralism *
Natural Science (Students must take a minimum of six (6) credit hours of Natural Science and the laboratory science requirement) *
Humanities
Global Systems

*See Signature Learning Pathways for a complete listing of applicable cognate courses.