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Bachelor of Music

PURPOSE

The Bachelor of Music degree program is designed to train the students to become experienced musicians whose career goals comprise largely performance and education. The wide of applied areas to music theory, music history and music literatures are offered to develop their performance skills and overall musicianship.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this degree, students will be able to:

  • Apply systematized musical knowledge to aural skills, harmony, forms in music, and music history which can extend musical technique, acquaintance, sensibilities, and insight.
  • Demonstrate performance skills and techniques with good interpretation of musical aspects.
  • Demonstrate the ministry attitude in the local community or church through their practical musical talents.

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENT: AUDITION

Students who are applying for the Degree of Bachelor of Music must audition in their applied areas by submitting a recording on a DVD with their admission application form to the Admission committee for the decision of admission. For more information, they may refer to the music department in college of music.

TRADITIONAL DEGREE PROGRAM

COURSES

General Education Core Courses

36 Credit Hours

Sequenced Courses
Communications
(6 Credit Hours are required as a second language)
 

1. English as a second language
EN 101 English Reading Skills 3
EN 201 English Composition I 3
EN 103 English Grammar I 3
EN 104 English Listening and Speaking 3
EN 301 English Composition II 3
EN 202 American Culture 3

2. Korean as a second language
KR 101 Beginner Korean I 3
KR 102 Beginner Korean II 3
KR 103 Intermediate Korean I 3
KR 104 Intermediate Korean II 3
KR 201 Advanced Korean I 3
KR 202 Advanced Korean II 3
History  
HI 103 Origins of the Modern World: World History 3
HI 202 United States History 3
Non-sequenced Courses
GE 107 Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics * 3
GE 108 Introduction to Sociology 3
GE 110 College Algebra * 3
GE 112 Principles of Economics * 3
GE 113 Introduction to Computers 3
GE 205 Introduction to Information and Communication 3
GE 206 Introduction to Psychology 3
GE 209 Political Science 3
GE 215 Principles of Leadership 3
GE 302 Globalization 3
GE 303 Introduction to Anthropology 3
* required

Biblical Studies & Applied Theology Core Courses

30 Credit Hours

NT 101 Introduction to the New Testament 3
OT 101 Introduction to Old Testament 3
NT 202 Life of Christ 3
OT 203 Pentateuch 3
TH 201 Bible Doctrines I 3
BS 301 Interpretation of the Bible 3
NT 303 Acts and Pauline Epistles 3
TH 301 Bible Doctrines II 3
OT 303 History of Israel 3
TH 401 Theology of Spiritual Life 3

Music Core Courses

27 Credit Hours


(Select 9 courses)
MU 101 Aural Skills 3
MU 102 Music Theory I 3
MU 103 Music Theory II 3
MU 201 Music History I 3
MU 202 Music History II 3
MU 203 Music Education 3
MU 301 Music History III 3
MU 302 Music History IV 3
MU 303 Introduction to Modern Music 3
MU 401 Survey of Form in Music 3
MU 402 Style Criticism 3
DP 101 Basic Dance 3
DP 102 Dance Theory I 3
DP 103 Dance Theory II 3
DP 201 Dance History I 3
DP 202 Dance History II 3
DP 203 Musical Education 3
DP 301 Dance History III 3
DP 303 Introduction to Musical 3
DP 401 Survey of Form in Musical 3

Applied Area Core Courses

18 Credit Hours

MU 104 Applied Area I 2
MU 105 Applied Area II 2
MU 204 Applied Area III 2
MU 205 Applied Area IV 2
MU 304 Applied Area V 2
MU 305 Applied Area VI 2
MU 403 Applied Area VII 2
MU 404 Applied Area VIII 2
MU 405 Graduate Recital 2

Applied Area Elective Courses

6 Credit Hours

Piano
MU 406 The Survey of Piano Literature I 3
MU 407 The Survey of Piano Literature II 3
Voice
MU 409 The Survey of Vocal Literature I 3
MU 410 The Survey of Vocal Literature II 3
Conducting
MU 411 Instrumental Conducting 3
MU 412 Anthem Literature 3
CCM
MU 413 Praise and Worship I 3
MU 414 Praise and Worship II 3
Composition
MU 415 Analysis of Anthem Literature 3
MU 416 Forms in Piano Music 3
Instrument
MU 417 Survey of Instrumental Music Literature I 3
MU 418 Survey of Instrumental Music Literature II 3
Musical and Dance Performance
MU 421 The Survey of Musical and Dance Performance I 3
MU 422 The Survey of Musical and Dance Performance II 3

Field Practicum Core Courses

3 Credit Hours

FP 106 Field Practicum 1
FP 206 Field Practicum 1
FP 306 Field Practicum 1

Free Electives

6 Credit Hours

Capstone Course

3 Credit Hours

CP 490 Capstone 3

Total

129 Credit Hours

ADULT DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM

COURSES

General Education Courses

36 Credit Hours

English Language/Communication: 3 credit hours
  -Includes courses in English composition, writing, literature, speech, etc.

Social Sciences: 3 credit hours
  -Includes courses in psychology, political science, economics, sociology, cultural anthropology, etc.

Humanities: 3 credit hours
  -Includes courses in art, music, theater, film, literature, philosophy, ethics, etc.

Science/Math: 3 credit hours
 -Includes courses in biology, physics, environmental science, math, computer science, statistics, health, accounting, etc.

History: 3 credit hours
  -Includes courses in American history, Korean history, world history, art history, etc.

General Studies Electives: 21 credit hours
  -Includes courses in the areas listed above

Elective Courses

24 Credit Hours

Communication Courses

6 Credit Hours

1. English as a second language
EN 101 English Reading Skills 3
EN 201 English Composition I 3
EN 103 English Grammar I 3
EN 104 English Listening and Speaking 3
2. Korean as a second language
KR 101 Beginner Korean I 3
KR 102 Beginner Korean II 3
KR 103 Intermediate Korean I 3
KR 104 Intermediate Korean II 3

Bible and Theology Courses

18 Credit Hours

NT 101 Introduction to the New Testament 3
OT 101 Introduction to the Old Testament 3
NT 202 Life of Christ 3
OT 203 Pentateuch 3
TH 201 Bible Doctrines I 3
BS 301 Interpretation of the Bible 3
TH 301 Bible Doctrines II 3
NT 303 Acts and Pauline Epistles 3
OT 303 History of Israel 3
TH 401 Theology of Spiritual Life 3

Music Core Courses

15 Credit Hours


(Select 5 courses)
MU 101 Aural Skills 3
MU 102 Music Theory I 3
MU 103 Music Theory II 3
MU 201 Music History I 3
MU 202 Music History II 3
MU 203 Music Education 3
MU 301 Music History III 3
MU 302 Music History IV 3
MU 303 Introduction to Modern Music 3
MU 401 Survey of Form in Music 3
MU 402 Style Criticism 3
DP 101 Basic Dance 3
DP 102 Dance Theory I 3
DP 103 Dance Theory II 3
DP 201 Dance History I 3
DP 202 Dance History II 3
DP 203 Musical Education 3
DP 301 Dance History III 3
DP 303 Introduction to Musical 3
DP 401 Survey of Form in Musical 3

Applied Area Core Courses

18 Credit Hours

MU 104 Applied Area I 2
MU 105 Applied Area II 2
MU 204 Applied Area III 2
MU 205 Applied Area IV 2
MU 304 Applied Area V 2
MU 305 Applied Area VI 2
MU 403 Applied Area VII 2
MU 404 Applied Area VIII 2
MU 405 Graduate Recital 2

Applied Area Elective Courses

6 Credit Hours

Piano
MU 406 The Survey of Piano Literature I 3
MU 407 The Survey of Piano Literature II 3
Voice
MU 409 The Survey of Vocal Literature I 3
MU 410 The Survey of Vocal Literature II 3
Conducting
MU 411 Instrumental Conducting 3
MU 412 Anthem Literature 3
CCM
MU 413 Praise and Worship I 3
MU 414 Praise and Worship II 3
Composition
MU 415 Analysis of Anthem Literature 3
MU 416 Forms in Piano Music 3
Instrument
MU 417 Survey of Instrumental Music Literature I 3
MU 418 Survey of Instrumental Music Literature II 3
Musical and Dance Performance
MU 421 The Survey of Musical and Dance Performance I 3
MU 422 The Survey of Musical and Dance Performance II 3

Field Practicum

3 Credit Hours

FP 106 Field Practicum 1
FP 206 Field Practicum 1
FP 306 Field Practicum 1

Capstone Course

3 Credit Hours

CP 490 Capstone 3

Total

129 Credit Hours

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