Bachelor of Science in Music
Glendale, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
The Bachelor of Science in Music with a concentration in general music is a comprehensive program designed to equip students for advanced studies in music. Conventional music coursework with appropriate music ensemble experiences is emphasized. The program will prepare students for graduate school, teaching, ministry, and other professional careers.
Why Music at ACU?
With highly qualified Christian Faculty teaching a biblically-integrated curriculum, ACU’s Music program offers several unique advantages:
- ACU music programs emphasize a strong foundation in music theory, sight-singing, private voice, and instrumental instruction
- Highly skilled and experienced faculty
- 8:1 Student to Music Faculty Ratio
- ACU Music students are a close-knit community of creative and supportive musicians
- ACU provides practical experience playing and performing in small and large ensembles each semester
- Students will complete the coursework necessary to qualify for graduate degree programs
- Practical course content combined with trending industry practices
- Preparing graduates for real jobs in a continually changing culture
What will I study?
The Music program includes an innovative CORE General Studies program with an integrated Biblical Studies minor. This unique program embraces a Biblical worldview of the Liberal Arts and prepares students to be influential thinkers. Career-related focus areas and courses will include:
- Music Theory (co-requisites: Sight Singing/Dictation, Class Piano)
- Music History
- Conducting
- Counterpoint
- Orchestration
- Form and Analysis
- Music elective classes including Music based Technology, Composition and Arranging, Worship, and Education and Methods classes
- Private Lessons
- Performance Ensembles: Chorale, Praise Bands, Jazz Band, String Ensemble, Pep Band, Musical Theatre, Drumline
Academic Major Courses
- Core requirements: 30 credits
- General Biblical and Theological Studies: 15 credits
- Upper Division Bible and Theological Studies electives: 3 credits
- Science w/lab: 8 credits
- Music Core w/Applied Lessons: 45 credits
- Music Concentration – Music: 19 credits
- Free Electives: 6 credits
Total: 126 credits
- MUP 101 Class Piano I 1
- MUS 193 Music Theory I 3
- MUS 194 Sight Singing/Dictation I 1
- MUP 201 Class Piano II 1
- MTE 220 Computer Based Music Production 3
- MUS 293 Music Theory II 3
- MUS 294 Sight Singing/Dictation II 1
- MUP 301 Class Piano III 1
- MUS 342 Music History & Literature II 3
- MUP 360 Junior Recital 1
- MUS 393 Music Theory III 3
- MUS 394 Sight Singing/Dictation III 1
- MUP 401 Class Piano IV 1
- MUS 493 Music Theory IV 3
- MUS 494 Sight Singing/Dictation IV 1
- MUS 490 Music Capstone 3
- ML_ 111 Applied Lessons: _________________ 8
- MEC 100 Chorale 4
Choose One
- MED 315 Instrumental Conducting
- MED 316 Choral Conducting
- MTC 331 Choral Arranging & Conducting 3
With a degree in Music, graduates can pursue diverse careers including:
- Music Education
- Commercial Music
- Music Production
- Music Performance
- Music Therapy
- Music Technology
- Ministry
- Private Lesson Instructor
- Recording