Music - Drake University

Music from Drake University is a Campus Bachelor Music degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. PROGRAM OVERVIEW Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree (Music) are prepared for graduate studies in music (particularly in musicology, music theory, ethnomusicology, or music therapy) or interdisciplinary fields that emphasize musical knowledge or related skills (such as music criticism or library science). This degree is particularly well-suited for students wishing to pursue a double major in music and another field, for those interested in pursuing academic research in music or for those looking for a wide-ranging liberal arts curriculum that emphasizes studies in music . The candidate must complete a minimum of 124 credit hours: 56 in music and 68 in the arts and sciences. The completion of a senior thesis on a topic in music of the candidate???s choice is required during the senior year. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music is not intended to be a substitute for any of the professional degrees offered by the Department of Music . CAREER OPTIONS Students intending to pursue musical academic fields in graduate school (e.g., musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory) would benefit from the BA's emphasis on research and writing. In addition to careers in higher education, BA recipients are well-positioned for careers in music criticism and journalism, music librarianship, and other fields in the arts emphasizing research and writing skills. View more details on Drake University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Music courses.