The performance major is comprised of academic coursework in music, with greater emphasis placed on applied study, culminating in a senior recital experience. The music education major is designed to meet the requirements for certification in Nebraska. Courses prepare students to teach both vocal and instrumental music at any grade level. Doane Choir, Collegiate Chorale, Jazz Unlimited. The philosophy and religion department offers students the chance to study a wide variety of topics that play a major role in shaping the world.
Students can major in philosophy-religion with one or two emphases in either religion or philosophy.
There is also a minor in each emphasis. The philosophy emphasis highlights the study of values through such courses as ethics and philosophical problems, emphasizing social and political values. Students design their own senior project based on their specialty in theatre. Student wanting to teach theatre at the secondary level take the required theatre courses, which include acting, stagecraft, costumes, interpretation, stage makeup, and play directing. Student who want to teach theatre and speech communication must complete the theatre's required courses, as well as education courses.