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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC The Bachelor of Science degree in Music with an emphasis in Music in Worship is offered upon completion of the university baccalaure­ ate and major requirements. Major requirements include: 113 A and W, 114 A and W, 141 (8 units of applied study through level 224), 200 (four semesters), 213 A & W, 214 A & W, Music History (three courses, choose from 307, 308, 309, 312), 185, 323, 346, 347, 386,387,440, 453 (6 units), 452 (eight semesters), ensembles (4 units), electives (6 units). Total units: 58. Students interested in pursing the Music in Worship degree must demonstrate commitment to the pursuit of spiritual growth, musical excellence and theological understanding. Proficiencies expected upon entrance into the program include: Key­ board proficiency equivalent to three semesters of class piano 100, 118, 119; Guitar proficiency equivalent to one semester of class guitar 104; Voice proficiency equivalent to one semester of voice class and one semester of private voice 102, 121.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT/ ADVANCED STANDING With the exception of courses in music theory, keyboard skills, and individual performance, courses taken at other regionally accredited colleges and universities in the United States will be accepted on a comparab le course basis.

Prior study in the areas of music theory, keyboard skills, and individu­ al performance will be validated through placement examinat ions.

Advanced standing may be gained through placement examina­ tions in the areas of music theory, keyboard skills, and individual performance, however no units of credit will be allowed for waived courses. Waiver of courses on the basis of placement examinations without comparable prior course credit will increase elective units available.

Credit for courses taken at a non-accredited college or university will be granted only through placement or challenge examinations.

Degree Programs In order to graduate, music students must reach primary applied proficiency level standards designated for each degree program. For more information, see the Conservatory Office. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music is offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate and major requirements. Major requirements include: 102, 113 A and W, 114 A and W, 118, 119, 200 (four semesters), 211, 213 A & W, 214 A & W, 260 A, 260 B, 300 (three semesters), 307, 308, 309, 312, 323,410, 440, Applied 141, 421 (8 units through level 428), Ensemble (6 units), Electives (6 units). Total units: 54.

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in Music are exempt from the fine arts requirement. Two years of language in high school or the first four units in college meet the foreign language requirement for candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the major and receive a minimum grade of"C-" in each req uired music course.

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BACHELOR OF MUSIC The Bachelor of Music degrees are offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate and major requirements. The major require­ ment includes completing a basic core of 32 units of music and specific degree requirements of an additional 48 units. The 32-unit core consists of the following: 113 A and W, 114 A and W, 200 (four semesters), 211, 213 A and W, 214 A and W, 300 (three semesters), 307,308,309,312,323,410,440. Total units 80. Students interested in pursuing one of these degrees must dem­ onstrate a high level of performance potential and commitment to music as a profession.

Voice principal students are exempt from 102. Keyboard principal students are exempt from 118, 119. Keyboard principa l students only are required to take 260 A, 260 B. Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music are exempt from the Fine Arts requirement. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the major and receive a minimum grade of C- in each required music course.

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Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree in Music are exempt from the fine arts requirement. Students in the degree program must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the major and receive a minimum grade of"C-" in each required course.

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By using the elective units available in the BA Music degree program, students are able to effect an emphasis in chu rch music with specia l focus on ethnic or multi-cultural settings. Church music courses are offered by the Conservatory that are designed to meet the needs of students for whom English is a second language, and who are preparing to work in the field of church music in ethnic or multi-cultural settings. Such courses are also intended to prepare students for entrance into a graduate degree program in church music. Students selecting this emphasis will be directed to enroll in the following courses: 381 (3), 382 (3), 383 (3), 384 (2) . Students completing these courses will not be required to complete the com- monly-required course in church music 440.

Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree are exempt from the general education requirement in foreign language, literature and need take only five units in mathematics and/or science.

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