Overview

By fostering intellectual and scholarly engagement in many disciplines, it is particularly well-suited for musically talented students who have additional academic interests and desire a flexible career trajectory.

The BA curriculum provides a comprehensive academic education with rigorous musical training that develops creative and intellectual habits essential for success in careers of all kinds. It encourages the creative spirit and flexibility needed in a quickly evolving global economy.

Students from Columbus State University will choose a track either from inside the School of Music (audio technology, composition, or jazz) or are encouraged to choose a minor from those offered from other departments at CSU.

The various tracks allow students to tailor the degree to their particularly academic or career interests. While studying a wide range of academic disciplines, BA students receive exceptional professional training in musicianship, including private study with our artist faculty in applied music, and are able to participate fully in the musical life of the Schwob School of Music.

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate proficiency in applied music through the preparation for and performance of musical works that exhibit effective artistic expression.

Students will demonstrate competency in the application of knowledge of music theory through analysis and composition.

Students will demonstrate competency in fundamental musical knowledge and skills through analytical listening, sight-singing conducting, and functional piano skills.

Students will demonstrate understanding of the history of western music and the ability to place music in historical/cultural/stylistic contexts through the purposeful use of evidence, insightful reasoning, and supporting details.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory

Orchestral Ensemble Activities

Wind Ensemble Activities

Vocal Ensemble Activities

Concert Chorale/Choral Union

Keyboard Class

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

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Academic Transcripts: Applicants who have graduated from a non U.S. accredited high school or attended a non U.S. accredited college/ university must provide a professional transcript evaluation by a NACES evaluator or Lisano International. We recommend using Josef Silny or World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts from any U.S. college/university attended must be submitted.

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Proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17016 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16536 USD / year

≈ 16536 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

4488 USD / year

≈ 4488 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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