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Bachelor of Arts in Music
General Description and Program Goals
World Mission University offers a Bachelors degree in Music based on 136 semester hours of credit. The program requires four academic years, includes general education courses, and to provide opportunities for general study in music so that graduates may use their musical talents to serve the Church and the world. Graduates will be qualified to serve as directors of music, private music instructors, and performers.
The goals of the Bachelor of Arts in Music program are that students to be able to:
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Evidence a personal life of worship and devotion; |
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Evidence a biblical perspective on music as an act of Christian worship |
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and service; |
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Demonstrate an understanding of theory, history, and style of musical practice; |
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Demonstrate a comprehension of music literature; |
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Evidence a high level of technical and artistic achievement in Performance |
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and composition. |
General Education
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music requires a minimum of 45 course hours be earned in General Education. General Education courses include courses in communication, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Audition
A personal audition is required of all applicants. A video recording may be submitted in lieu of an audition for applicants who do not live in Southern California. Auditions are administered on the World Mission University campus. Audition appointments will be scheduled by the Director of Music after Supplementary Applications have been processed.
Graduation Requirements
The Bachelors degree program in Music requires the completion of a minimum of 136 semester hours of credit, a passing grade on a comprehensive examination, and demonstration of Christian Character. Hours can be a combination of transfer credits and completion of course work with a Grade Point Average of C (2.0). At least 45 credits must be in General Education. As much as 2/3 percent of the 136 semester hours (or 90 semester hours) may be satisfied through transfer credit.
In addition to the course work, to graduate, the student must demonstrate competence in at least seven of ten ministry skills listed on the Ministry Skills Assessment Form (see Student Ministry Handbook) and examined on his/her knowledge of the Bible by a written examination. To pass, a student must correctly answer a minimum of 100 out of 150 questions (75 from the Old Testament and 75 from the New Testament). The student will secure the request form to take the examination and the request shall be submitted 10 days prior to the date of the examination. The examination shall be taken at any regularly scheduled testing period. The student will be allowed to retake the examination as needed.
The student must have graduation concert without credits to complete the program.
Course Titles and Level
All courses are at the Bachelor degree level. Courses are numbered 100-400. Course descriptions are provided in this catalog.
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