Three year degrees often require a year of pre-masters study for graduate work. This degree acquaints the learner with a broad perspective of Christian thought, practice, and history. With the exception of seminary, law and primary education, such graduate work would normally require at least a year of pre-masters study. The purpose of the Music degree is to enhance students' music abilities in preparation for careers as performers, private music teachers, music educators, church musicians and other related fields. Opportunity is provided for students to pursue studies leading to the Royal Conservatory or Western Board examinations in any instrumental area or voice, as well as theory, history and aural skills.
Students extend their musical interests and expertise through coursework and private lessons.
All students are encouraged to participate in the various performing organizations within the program. This degree is a broad based offering which allows the learner to select courses in such areas as English, Fine Arts, Music, Science, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Religion and other humanities. These courses aim to develop the learner's critical thinking skills and improve the understanding of human knowledge in its diversity and with appreciation for a Christian world view. This degree would serve as a foundation for entry level jobs in a variety of careers or as a stepping stone to graduate work. The University Studies Diploma is a 60-credit qualification designed to give the student a fundamental grounding in a wide exposure to different fields of knowledge.