Bachelor of Arts, Music

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You must pass all Music Department courses with a C- or higher.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music at Southeastern University is a versatile degree designed for students seeking a broad-based education in music within a liberal arts framework. This program emphasizes musical proficiency, critical thinking, and creative expression, while allowing students the flexibility to pursue additional interests through elective coursework or a minor.

Students in the BA in Music program receive foundational training in music theory, ear training, music history, and performance. Applied lessons and ensemble participation are integral parts of the curriculum, fostering individual artistry and collaborative skills. The degree also includes a strong emphasis on written and oral communication, preparing students for diverse careers or graduate study in music and related fields.

Ideal for students interested in combining music with other disciplines—such as business, ministry, education, or the arts—the BA in Music provides a well-rounded academic experience within a supportive and faith-centered community.

Total Program Hours - 120 Credit Hours

Foundational Core (34 Credit Hours)

SEU Foundations (3 Credit Hours)

CORE 1111 - COMMUNITY AND COLLEGE SUCCESS Credits: 1
CORE 1112 - DIVINE DESIGN AND MISSIONAL VOCATION Credits: 2

Worldview Formation (9 Credit Hours)

BIBL 1113 - THE STORY OF SCRIPTURE Credits: 3
THEO 1213 - LIVED THEOLOGY Credits: 3
CORE 3113 - WORLDVIEW AND COMPLEX PROBLEMS SEMINAR Credits: 3

Habits of Inquiry (22 Credit Hours)

Discursive Inquiry (6 Credit Hours)

ENGL 1113 - COLLEGE COMPOSITION Credits: 3
ENGL 2113 - PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION Credits: 3

Natural-Scientific Inquiry- Select (1) One of the Following with Lab: (4 Credit Hours)

BIOL 1333 - ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN A & P Credits: 3 - with -
BIOL 133L - ESSENT OF ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LAB Credits: 1
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BIOL 1334 - ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN A&P Credits: 4
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NSCI 1023 - INTRO TO SCIENCE AND TECH Credits: 3 - with -
NSCI 102L - INTRO TO SCIENCE AND TECH LAB Credits: 1
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NSCI 1024 - INTRO TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Credits: 4
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NSCI 1043 - NUTRITION SCIENCE Credits: 3 - with -
NSCI 104L - NUTRITION SCIENCE LABORATORY Credits: 1
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NSCI 1044 - NUTRITION SCIENCE Credits: 4

Quantitative Inquiry Select (1) One of the Following: (3 Credit Hours)

MATH 1213 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA Credits: 3
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MATH 1313 - TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS Credits: 3
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MATH 2023 - INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS Credits: 3

Socio-Historical Inquiry- Select (2) Two of the Following: (6 Credit Hours)

PSYC 1133 - INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY Credits: 3
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HIST 2123 - CRITICAL ISSUES IN AMERICAN HISTORY Credits: 3
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HIST 2133 - CRITICAL ISSUES IN WORLD HISTORY Credits: 3
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SSCI 2133 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Credits: 3
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SSCI 2233 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Credits: 3

Creative-Aesthetic Inquiry - Select (1) One of the the Following: (3 Credit Hours)

ARTV 2023 - PHOTOGRAPHY Credits: 3
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ENGL 2133 - INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE Credits: 3
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HUMS 2233 - INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES Credits: 3
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COMM 2433 - FILM APPRECIATION Credits: 3

Major Core- 49 Credits Hours

MUSC 1032 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Credits: 2
MUAK 1012 - CLASS PIANO I Credits: 1
MUAK 1022 - CLASS PIANO II Credits: 1
MUAK 1032 - CLASS PIANO III Credits: 1
MUSC 1133 - MUSIC THEORY I Credits: 3
MUSC 1233 - MUSIC THEORY II Credits: 3
MUSC 2133 - MUSIC THEORY III Credits: 3
MUSC 2233 - MUSIC THEORY IV Credits: 3
MUSC 1041 - AURAL THEORY I Credits: 2
MUSC 1051 - AURAL THEORY II Credits: 1
MUSC 2041 - AURAL THEORY III Credits: 1
MUSC 2051 - AURAL THEORY IV Credits: 1
MUSC 3502 - APPLIED MUSIC EDUCATION Credits: 1-2
MUSC 3533 - MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE I Credits: 3
MUSC 3633 - MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE II Credits: 3
MUSC 3732 - MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE III Credits: 2
MUSC 322L - CONDUCTING I LAB Credits: 1
MUSC 323L - CONDUCTING II LAB Credits: 1
MUSC 4101 - SENIOR RECITAL Credits: 1

Large Ensemble (6 Credit Hours):

Six semesters of at least one ensemble

MUSC 1031 - CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Credits: 1
MUSC 1111 - CHAMBER SINGERS Credits: 1
MUSC 1211 - CONCERT CHOIR Credits: 1
MUSC 1411 - WIND ENSEMBLE Credits: 1
MUSC 1511 - JAZZ BAND Credits: 1
MUSC 1611 - WOMEN’S CHOIR Credits: 1

Applied Lessons (8 Credit Hours)

Four at 1000 Level, and Three at 3000 Level; Two-Credits During Recital Semester

Divine Design - 37 Credit Hours

To meet the Divine Design requirement, students may earn credit hours in general elective courses, declared minors/certificates, or enjoy other experiential learning opportunities such as study abroad, internships, or practicums. Other practicum options include PRAC 1001 (1 credit hour), PRAC 1002 (2 credit hours), PRAC 1003 (3 credit hours), PRAC 1004 (4 credit hours), up to 24 credit hours. General Electives are any college-level course that does not satisfy the above program requirements. Students must complete the above program requirements with the remaining credit hours earned in the Divine Design to meet the total program hours.