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Degree Program The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. Total credits: 43. In order to graduate, 130 credits are required. Additional elective credits (music or non-music) will be needed to reach that total. GPA Requirements Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the major and receive a minimum grade of “C-” in each required music course. Integration Seminar Requirement Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts music degree program are required to take BBST 465 - Integration Seminar: Redeeming Culture through Music. (This course fulfills the integration seminar Bible requirement). Core Requirements (34 Credits) MUSC 100 Keyboard I Credit(s): 1. MUSC 118 Keyboard II Credit(s): 1. MUSC 119 Keyboard III Credit(s): 1. MUSC 141 Applied Music Credit(s): 1. MUSC 141 (4 credits through proficiency: level 224) MUSC 153 Sight-Singing and Dictation I Credit(s): 2. MUSC 154 Music Theory I Credit(s): 2. MUSC 163 Sight-Singing and Dictation II Credit(s): 2. MUSC 164 Music Theory II Credit(s): 2. MUSC 200 Concert Music Credit(s): 0. MUSC 200 (Four semesters) MUSC 353 Sight-Singing and Dictation III Credit(s): 1. MUSC 354 Music Theory III Credit(s): 2. MUSC 363 Sight-Singing and Dictation IV Credit(s): 1. MUSC 364 Music Theory IV Credit(s): 2. MUSC 410 Music Cultures of the World Credit(s): 3. MUSC 421 Applied Music Credit(s): 1. MUSC 421 (4 credits through proficiency: level 428) Choose three courses from below for a total of 6 credits. MUSC 307 Music History and Literature: Medieval Through Early Baroque Credit(s): 2. MUSC 308 Music History and Literature: Mid-Baroque Through Classic Credit(s): 2. MUSC 309 Music History and Literature: Late Romantic Through Early 20th Century Credit(s): 2. MUSC 312 Music Theory/History and Literature of the 20th Century Credit(s): 3. Ensemble Requirements (4 Credits) Choose 4 credits of ensemble (MUSC 001–012). Elective Requirements (5 Credits) Choose 5 credits (300-level or above) of elective courses.
these examinations and suggestions for preparation are available by contacting the Conservatory Office.
Transfer of Credit/Advanced Standing With the exception of courses in music theory, sight-singing and dictation, keyboard skills, and individual performance, courses taken at other regionally accredited colleges and universities in the United States will be accepted on a comparable course basis. Prior study in the areas of music theory, sight-singing and dictation, keyboard skills, and individual performance will be validated through placement examinations. Advanced standing may be gained through placement examinations in the areas of music theory, sight-singing and dictation, keyboard skills, and individual performance; however, no credit(s) will be given for waived courses. Waiver of courses on the basis of placement examinations without comparable prior course credit will increase elective credits required. Credit for courses taken at a non-accredited college or university will be granted only through placement or challenge examinations. Special Programs/Opportunities Ensembles The Conservatory provides opportunities for experience in several types of vocal and instrumental ensembles, including the Biola Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Ensemble, Women’s Chorus, Men’s Chorus, Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Music Ensembles. All are open to non-music majors as well as music majors by audition. Concert Series The Conservatory concert series features outstanding guest artists and student ensembles. Masterclasses and Artist-in-Residence Program Opportunities for participating in masterclasses with guest artists are available annually. Of special note is the ongoing series of masterclasses and recitals by world-renowned artists, including Menahem Pressler, pianist, Artist-in-Residence. Local Opportunities The Southern California area provides exceptional opportunities for hearing the world’s leading artists, as well as outstanding college and church music performances. Service Opportunities The Los Angeles metropolitan area offers many opportunities for remunerative service in music. There are frequent openings for competent church choir directors, soloists, accompanists, instrumentalists, and organists. Scholarships Music awards in varying amounts are available to qualified students. Complete information is available by writing: Director, Conservatory of Music, Biola University, 13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90639- 0001 or by emailing music@biola.edu. Applied Music In order to graduate, music students must reach primary applied proficiency level standards designated for each degree program. Applied Music lessons are guided by faculty or studio artists who have expertise and professional experience in the voice or instrument under study. Studio artists are affiliated with Biola via independent contracts and thus do not undergo the same process for hire as do faculty. The studio artists are all highly competent individuals who appreciate Biola and endorse the goals of the Conservatory, but their theological conceptualization has not undergone the same close review as that of the faculty. For more information, see the Conservatory Office.
Nursing, B.S. Mission
The mission of the Department of Nursing is to prepare students to be competent nursing professionals who integrate Christian caring into their nursing practice.
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