Music, B.S.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) major in Music is offered with concentrations in Worship Leadership and Worship Technology.

In response to the trends in worship music leadership requirements for today’s church (which is widely varied in musical tastes and stylistic approaches), the Worship Leadership concentration prepares future worship pastors and worship leaders for an ever-changing church music culture and landscape.
In response to the trends in audio, video and lighting technology requirements for today’s worship services, concerts, and industry events (which, are widely varied in musical tastes and stylistic approaches), this program will prepare future church technology directors for the ever-changing landscapes of both church and/or Christian industry cultures.
In response to the ever-growing bi-vocational world, both concentrations allow flexibility for a second major, giving the student additional employment.
The degree consists of 120 credit hours. Students are encouraged to use their elective hours toward a minor or a major in a professional field.

Program Goal

The program goal is to prepare worship leadership and worship technology students to be theologically sound, pastoral in mission, and musically excellent – all with the current and future church in consideration.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will gain a practical knowledge of worship focused theology.
Students will gain comparative insight to the various models of worship: traditional, blended, contemporary, convergent, etc.
Students will gain an understanding of the pastoral aspects of the field and calling of worship leadership or technology.
Students will demonstrate both an understanding and excellence of music as it relates to shepherding a program with focus on heart before presentation.
Students will demonstrate the understanding to not only sustain, but build a church music program or worship technology ministry on the local church level.
Students will gain a wealth of understanding and experience through the newly implemented internship program (proposed 6-weeks at 10-hours/week).

Graduation Requirements

Pass all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.0. All required music coursework requires a minimum grade of “C” to receive credit toward the degree.
Upper-Level Examinations
Internship
Worship Colloquium
Final Project

General Core (54 hrs)

To meet the university core requirement, B.S. Music students take 54 hours of courses including the following: ENG 101-102, 6 hours of literature, Mat 131 or higher, PSY/SOC/REL 3 hours, 4 hours lab science, COM 101 or 230, HIS 101-102 or HIS 201-202, Art or Theatre Appreciation, 2 hours of HEA 300/MPE 362, NAT/PHY SCIENCE/MAT/COMPUTING 12 hours, New Testament, and Old Testament.

Major Area of Study (36 hrs)

MUT 161 - Freshman Theory I Credit Hours: 3
MUT 162 - Freshman Theory II Credit Hours: 3
MUT 164 - Sight Singing and Ear Training I Credit Hours: 1
MUT 165 - Sight Singing and Ear Training II Credit Hours: 1
MUT 167 - Sight Singing and Ear Training III Credit Hours: 1
MUT 261 - Sophomore Theory I Credit Hours: 3
MUT 265 - Commercial Music Theory Credit Hours: 3
MHL 313 - Survey of Music History I Credit Hours: 3
MCC 340 - Basic Conducting Credit Hours: 2
Applied lessons at the primary level Credit Hours: 6
Applied lessons at the secondary level Credit Hours: 4
Ensemble Performance Credit Hours: 6

AND

Worship Leadership Concentration (15 hrs)

MUC 000 - Worship Colloquium Credit Hours: 0 hours
MUC 201 - Introduction to Church Music: Philosophy and Administration Credit Hours: 2
MTT 317 - Visual Media Software Credit Hours: 2
MTT 365 - Introduction to Music Technology Credit Hours: 1
MUC 437 - Music in Worship Credit Hours: 2
MUC 438 - Contemporary Worship Practices Credit Hours: 2
MUC 439 - Rhythm Section Methods Credit Hours: 2
MUC 475 - The Worshipping Church Credit Hours: 3
MUC 497 - Worship Ministry Internship Credit Hours: 1 hour
OR

Worship Technology Concentration (15 hrs)

MUC 000 - Worship Colloquium Credit Hours: 0 hours
MUC 201 - Introduction to Church Music: Philosophy and Administration Credit Hours: 2
MTT 317 - Visual Media Software Credit Hours: 2
MTT 319 - Introduction to Pro-Tools Credit Hours: 2
MTT 365 - Introduction to Music Technology Credit Hours: 1
MTT 375 - Audio Techniques Credit Hours: 2
MTT 417 - Lighting and Video Applications for Worship Credit Hours: 2 hours
MUC 475 - The Worshipping Church Credit Hours: 3
MUC 497 - Worship Ministry Internship Credit Hours: 1 hour
AND

Electives (15 hrs)

Students must select at least 15 hours of upper-level courses and are encouraged to select courses applicable to a minor or a second major.