B.A. in Music
Prepare to meet the high expectations in the very competitive music industry. As a music major, you’ll move center stage with confidence in music fundamentals and the understanding of artistic, industry, and cultural forces. Become a refined producer, performer, or composer the world is waiting to hear.
The studio awaits you, as the bachelor of music program blends tradition and technology. Core courses explore commercial music theory, composition, music business, world music, and performance ensembles.
Take advantage of incredible rehearsal and performance spaces and our extremely low student-faculty ratio. Improve your performance skills in Nova Southeastern University’s ensembles that sing and play regularly for the local community in a variety of musical styles. As an intern, you can connect with working music industry professionals in the vibrant South Florida cultural scene.
Become the music producer, a film composer, or the music teacher that everyone loves. Showcase your talent as a soloist or in an ensemble of professional musicians. Work for a record label or a music manager and explore your musical vision for a lifetime of rewards.
B.A. in Music Requirements
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General Education Requirements |
Students are required to complete 30 credit hours as part of the General Education Program. |
| Music Major Requirements | Students are required to complete 49 credit hours as part of the Music Program. See the curriculum below for details. |
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires at least 24 credits of coursework from the following disciplines: ARTS, DANC, FILM, HIST, HUMN, LITR, MUSC, PHIL, and THEA, as well as an intermediate degree of competency in a foreign language (generally, a minimum of 6 credits or another demonstration of competency).
The academic program and curriculum requirements listed on this page are from the NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog. Students are bound by policies and curricula published in the catalog in effect the semester they enter the university, unless an agreement is made with appropriate NSU administration officials allowing them to abide by policies published in a later catalog.
| Accompanist | Film and TV Music Supervisor | Music Transcriber and Arranger |
| Booking Agent | Gaming Composer | Private Studio Teacher |
| Choir Director | Music Attorney | Professional Musician |
| Church Musician | Music Librarian | Recording Artist |
| Composer for Advertisement | Music Producer and Promoter | Recording Engineer |
| Conductor | Music Therapist |