Bachelor of Arts in Music
The Bachelor of Arts
The bachelor of arts (B.A.) in music degree offers a broad study of music integrated with non-music coursework for a self-designed but structured liberal education program. By selecting complementary classes, a student can create learning experiences that are unique to that student’s academic and professional goals. With successful admission to the program, our B.A. in music students use strategic academic planning to complete the mandatory music core and breadth of study in areas within the College of Arts & Sciences or with other academic programs available at UD.
Academic advisors or career coaches work with each B.A. student individually to identify academic and professional goals that allow students to be intentional with course selection in order to meet degree requirements. It’s never too early to start conversations about how to maximize the flexibility of the B.A. in music curriculum!
A Career Profile is an advising tool that can help B.A. in music students articulate and shape their academic journey. Included here are examples of Career Profiles that previous B.A. in music students have used to meet the specific goals.
Alumni from the B.A. in Music program have gone on to complete graduate degrees or start professional careers in these areas:
- LING101-Introduction to Linguistics (BREADTH, Group C, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
- LING202-Science of Language (BREADTH, Group D, Math, Natural Science & Technology)
- NCSI100-Psychological and Brain Sciences (BREADTH, Group D, Math, Natural Science & Technology)
- NCSI/PSYC320-Introduction to Neuroscience (BREADTH, Group D, Math, Natural Science & Technology)
- NSCI438-Clinical Neuroscience (declared Neuroscience major or minor required)
- PSYC100-General Psychology (BREADTH, Group C, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
- PSYC/NCSI314-Brain and Behavior (BREADTH, Group D, Math, Natural Science & Technology)
- SOCI301-Introduction to Sociological Research
- STAT200-Statistics (BREADTH, Group D, Math, Natural Science & Technology)
- HDFS201-Life Span Development (BREADTH, Group C, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
- HDFS202-Diversity and Families (BREADTH, Group C, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
- HDFS220-Child Development I: Prenatal to Age 3 (BREADTH, Group C, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
- HDFS223-Foundations of Child Development (BREADTH, Group C, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
- HDFS230-Families and Their Communities (BREADTH, Group C, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
- EDUC247-The History of Education in America (BREADTH, Group B, History and Cultural Change)
- EDUC258-Cultural Diversity, Schooling and the Teacher
- WOMS212-Gendered Topics in Parenthood (BREADTH, Group C, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
- COMM245-Media & Society (BREADTH, Group C, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
- CISC104-Introduction to Programming in Games
- CISC204-Introduction to Game Development
- GAME/LLCU201-Introduction to Game Studies (BREADTH, Group A, Creative Arts & Humanities)
- GAME/LLCU351-Videogames and Japanese Culture (BREADTH, Group A, Creative Arts & Humanities)
- GAME/LLCU352-Videogames and Latin American Culture (BREADTH, Group A, Creative Arts & Humanities)
- THEA104-Introduction to Theater and Drama (BREADTH, Group A, Creative Arts & Humanities)
- THEA126-Performance for Life (BREADTH, Group A, Creative Arts & Humanities)
- THEA204-Intoduction to Voice and Speech (BREADTH, Group A, Creative Arts & Humanities)
- THEA226-Fundamentals of Acting I (BREADTH, Group A, Creative Arts & Humanities)
- THEA242-Page to Stage: Making Theater (BREADTH, Group A, Creative Arts & Humanities)
- DANC101-Introduction to the Art of Dance (BREADTH, Group A, Creative Arts & Humanities)
- DANC201-Careers in Dance
- DANC206-Dance in Culture and Society (BREADTH, Group A, Creative Arts & Humanities)
- DANC301-Dance, Diversity, and Identity (BREADTH, Group A, Creative Arts & Humanities)
- ARSC301-Aesthetics and Education (BREADTH, Group A, Creative Arts & Humanities, Discovery Learning Experience)
- ENTR/BUAD150-Business Basics for Entrepreneurs
- ENTR211-Storytelling
- ENTR/LEAD253-Individual Leadership: Building a Foundation for Success (BREADTH, Group C, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
- ENTR/BUAD350-Introduction to Entrepreneurship (BREADTH, Group C, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
- ENTR356-Creativity and Design Thinking (BREADTH, Group A, Creative Arts & Humanities)
- LEAD300-Leadership, Creativity, and Innovation (BREADTH, Group A, Creative Arts & Humanities)
- LEAD400-Leadership for the Common Good
- BUAD309-Organizational Behavior (BREADTH, Group C, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
- BUAD426-Leadership and Teams
- UAPP330-Public and Nonprofit Administration (BREADTH, Group C, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
- UAPP334-Financial Management Public and Nonprofit (BREADTH, Group C, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
- UAPP472-Nonprofit Organizations: Scope, Frameworks and Dynamics
- HIST/MSPE203 or ARTH201-Introduction to Museums (BREADTH, Group B, History and Cultural Change)
- MSPE407-Museum Education and Interpretation (meets Discovery Learning Experience requirement)
- MSPE410-Exhibitions
- CGSC170-Introduction to Cognitive Science (BREADTH, Group C, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
- LING101-Introduction to Linguistics (BREADTH, Group C, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
- LING202-Science of Language (BREADTH, Group D, Math, Natural Science & Technology)
- PSYC310-Sensation and Perception (declared Neuroscience or Psychology major or minor required)
- PSYC/CGSC340-Cognition
- SOCI301-Introduction to Sociological Research
- STAT200-Statistics (BREADTH, Group D, Math, Natural Science & Technology)
Student Opportunities
The Career Profiles listed above are not an exhaustive list and students are encouraged to think broadly about what they hope to achieve with the bachelor of arts in music degree. Additional opportunities are available for students with interdisciplinary academic interests or career goals in:
- Communications and public relations
- Entertainment management, for combined study or preparation for continued studies in:
- Music and cultural studies, for combined study or preparation for continued studies in:
- Anthropology
- Art and music history
- Global studies, international relations, and world cultures
- History
- Integrated area studies including
- Integrated performing arts
- Languages, global literatures
- Music or entertainment journalism and publishing
- Music librarianship and archives management (preparation for continued studies at library schools)
Admission Requirements
Students who wish to pursue the B.A. in music must fulfill the requirements for admission to the School of Music including an audition and performance with vocal or on a primary instrument. All students work with the School of Music academic advisor on course selection and registration. Early and consistent advising for college and university breadth requirements is particularly important as completing Career Profile courses could impact expected graduation timeline.
The School of Music academic advisor, Amanda Pelon (arpelon@udel.edu) invites interested students to schedule an appointment on Stellic to discuss options and learn more about the bachelor of arts in music.
