The Music Department offers three different degree programs that are practical choices for today's university music student. This degree program includes theoretical and applied study, courses in methodology, musicology, and general studies. Fully satisfying Virginia music education standards, it qualifies the student to teach in the public schools of Virginia and reciprocating states. It is designed to prepare students for careers in the music industry as represented within the broadcast and recording media particularly.
Emphasis is placed on the live performance, music arranging, and audio production.
The Master of Music This degree program offers concentrations in music education, performance, and theory-composition, each of which requires a minimum of thirty credit hours and certain terminal options. A required sequence of core courses is common to all three concentrations.