School of Music

Undergraduate Program

The School of Music is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

Bachelor of Music (minimum 120 s.h)

Options of Study

Minors
  • Minor in Music (Liberal Arts): minimum 16 s.h.
  • Minor in Music Business: 20 s.h.
  • Minor in Jazz Studies: 17 s.h.

Undergraduate Catalog - School of Music Students may elect study in keyboard, voice, winds, strings, and percussion as well as specialized study in jazz, and composition. Certification as a music therapist is available through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).

The Teacher Certification option prepares students to teach music in the public schools. All music education students must appear before the Student Teaching Committee of the School of Music for evaluation of competencies and skills prior to student teaching. Final approval for student teaching is granted only by this committee. Students may obtain Illinois K–12 certification in Music by completing degree requirements and state certification tests.

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