California state University Fresno

Course Details

BA in Music - Music As A Liberal Art Option

Course Description

Each student seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music must fulfill the Basic Core Requirements and all requirements listed under the music degree option which is the student's major field of study. Students must also fulfill the university's General Education Requirements (51 units), including remaining music degree requirements (e.g. it is strongly recommended that vocal performance majors pass two semesters of university-level foreign language study in either French, German, or Italian) and Other Departmental Requirements to complete the B.A. (minimum 120 units). Each music major must consult with a designated music faculty adviser each semester before they may enroll in music classes. Current Degree Options Music as a Liberal Art Music Education Instrumental Performance Vocal Performance Composition.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

What You Can Earn Public School Teacher $52,085 (in our region) Source: HR Reported data from salary.com as of December 2012 Music Directors and Composers $45,090 (mean annual wage) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, bls.gov Full-Time Church Music Director $46,730 (mean annual wage) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, bls.gov Associate Professor - Music $63,513 (in our region) What You Can Do Music Performer or Composer Music Sales Representative Instrument Technician Recording Technician Artist Representative Artist Manager Music Teacher Church Music Director.




BA in Music - Music As A Liberal Art Option California state University Fresno