BA in Music

Students who enroll in the Bachelor of Arts in Music (BAM) are expected to develop competencies that are intrinsically related to the university's overall mission. At the end of the BAM program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a general education background that would facilitate understanding of the world, develop critical thinking and communication skills, and prepare the student for self-directed learning in the community.
• Understand the fundamentals of music history and theory for reading, performing, and producing music.
• Demonstrate cross-cultural competence that would allow them to appreciate human musical creativity and understand and promote musical expressions from different cultures, with a special emphasis on the Latino culture and heritage.
• Apply a Christian world-view to leadership positions, situations, and challenges in the music world.
• Demonstrate the Christian character and work ethics necessary to apply musical knowledge and performance as a venue for the transformation of society.