Program: Music BSM - Andrews University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 14, 2025

2025-2026 Academic Bulletin (Review Copy)

The Bachelor of Science in Music degree provides a strong foundation in music and is a viable option for a double major. The orientation of the BSM is toward a broad coverage of music and may fulfill the requirements for entrance into a graduate program. Students ordinarily complete the program in 4 years.

Total Credits - 120

Major - 45

MUCT 141 - Music Theory I: Introduction to Harmony Credits: 3
MUCT 142 - Music Theory II: Diatonic Harmony Credits: 3
MUCT 151 - Ear Training Laboratory I Credits: 1
MUCT 152 - Ear Training Laboratory II Credits: 1
MUCT 153 - Ear Training Laboratory III Credits: 1
MUCT 154 - Ear Training Laboratory IV Credits: 1
MUCT 241 - Music Theory III: Chromatic Harmony Credits: 3
MUCT 242 - Music Theory IV: Chromatic to Post-Tonal Harmony Credits: 3
MUCT 251 - Music Technology Laboratory Credits: 1
MUHL 250 - Music to Change the World Credits: 3
MUHL 446 - Music Literature and Style (Antiquity - 17th Century) Credits: 3
MUHL 447 - Music Literature and Style (17th Century - 19th Century) Credits: 3
MUHL 448 - Music Literature and Style (19th Century - Present) Credits: 3
MUPF 489 - Recital Attendance Credits: 0 (every semester)

Ensemble - 8

8 credits of ensemble (must be in a large instrumental or choral ensemble: University Singers, Chorale, Wind Symphony or Symphony Orchestra).
Keyboard focus (piano or organ): Must take 2 credits of
MUPF 410 - Collaborative Piano
as part of 8 credits of ensemble. Remaining 6 credits must be taken in one of the large ensembles.

Performance - 8

6-7 credits of Applied Music in area of focus
1-2-credits of
MUPF 497
or
MUPF 499

Additional Requirements

A minimum of 4 credits in applied music must be taken as upper-division credits.
At least one course other than ensemble or applied music must be taken in residence.
Attendance required each semester in major area master classes.
Piano Proficiency.

Cognates - 4

Choose one of the following courses:

CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
PHYS 141 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 225 - Sound and Waves Credits: 4
*CHEM 131 & PHYS 141 are both required for pre-med students

General Education (Andrews Core Experience)

Students must fulfill all Bachelor’s Degree requirements listed in the Andrews Core Experience .

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will:

Exhibit effective technical and artistic skills in music performance of repertoire from a broad range of stylistic periods.
Learn and apply pedagogical methods, techniques and tools related to their area of expertise as appropriate to their degree track.
Demonstrate basic proficiency in the theoretical foundations of Western music through aural skills, analysis, composition, and improvisation.
Demonstrate understanding of music history—including the development of musical styles and the contextual forces that shaped their development, primarily in the context of Western music, but also to a basic extent in American and world music.
Demonstrate basic competencies in music technology (including digital notation and sequencing) and music research.
Hone critical thinking skills by consciously making informed interpretation choices, connecting theoretical and historical understanding to musical performance, and developing a personal and discerning philosophy of music.
Apprentice in a spirit of artistic community.
Integrate faith and learning by hymnology/worship and music.
Apprentice in a spirit of service.