The Music program of Valdosta State University prepares students to have lifelong careers as musicians, music educators or professionals who work in the field of music.
Music, B.A.
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- 48 monthsDuration
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Overview
What you'll learn
The curriculum of the Music program of Valdosta State University is designed to help students prepare for entrepreneurial careers in music or related fields or for graduate school. Students in the music program become well versed in music construction and learn about the literature and historical development of music in Western civilizations and other world cultures. The baccalaureate program is a good choice for students who want to pursue a degree in music but who do not necessarily plan to teach music or make their living as a musician.
Careers
- Accompanist
- Acoustical Engineer
- Arts Educator
- Band Director
- Band Leader
- Chamber Musician
- Choir Director
- Church Music Director
- Composer
- Conductor
- Disc Jockey
- Instrument Designer
- Lyricist
- Music Critic
- Music Director for Film/TV
- Music Editor
- Music Industry Lawyer
- Music Instructor
- Music Journalist
- Music Librarian
- Music Promoter
- Music Publisher
- Music Software Programmer
- Music Store Manager
- Music Store Owner
- Music Therapist
- Performer
- Recording Engineer
- Recording Mixer
- Recording Technician
- Secondary School Music Teacher
- Sound Engineer
- Sound Technician
- Studio Musician
- Voice Coach
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Music Theory
- Computer Applications in Music
- Music Appreciation
- Diction for Singers
- Music Appreciation: American Popular Music
- Music Appreciation: Jazz
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
79The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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6The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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550The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
General Requirements
- Complete the online application
- English Proficiency
- Submit official transcripts from high school and/or all college(s) attended; only sealed, official academic records will be accepted
- A completed Certificate of Finances statement guaranteeing that the student will have a minimum of $36,124.00 (for nine months) available for personal and educational expenses
- Completed medical form. VSU requires that prior to registration all students present proof of two vaccines for measles and on for mumps and rubella; a tetanus booster within the last ten years; proof of disease or immunization for varicella (chicken pox); and, if under the age of 19 at time of enrollment, proof of hepatitis B series immunization
- All international students must purchase the VSU medical insurance plan for students to cover the cost of medical treatment while in the United States
- A copy of the student's passport/visa must be emailed to the Office of Admissions
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
15424 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7712 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months. -
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15424 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7712 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months. -
In-State Applies to you
4370 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2185 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Valdosta
- 900 - 1400 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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