Bachelor of Arts in Music University Of Nebraska Kearney

The Music degree program offers a liberal arts degree with an emphasis in music – a course of study leading to a non-professional degree in music, allowing graduates to receive a well-rounded education and broad skill set. This degree gives students a strong foundation in the humanities, combining academic studies with training in the musical areas of their choice.

In addition to general studies courses, the courses required by the student’s chosen minor or second major, and a foreign language component, the music courses for this degree include music history, music theory, applied music and performance. Because of the program’s focus on both academic and musical excellence, graduates are set up well for a wide variety of career opportunities.

UNK's Music department also offers a number of programs leading to a Bachelor of Music. If you're not sure what degree is right for you, you can see a full listing of the music degree programs offered or reach out to a faculty member to talk more about your academic and career goals.

UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward a Music degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Semester 1 (16 credits)

• MUS 140 Piano Techniques I
• MUS 150 Private Instruction
• MUS 198 Sight Singing and Ear Training I
• MUS 200 Music Theory I
• Ensemble
• LOPER 1 First-year Seminar
• LOPER 2 Writing Skills
• Minor Course

Semester 2 (16 credits)

• MUS 141 Piano Techniques II
• MUS 150 Private Instruction
• MUS 199 Sight Singing and Ear Training II
• MUS 201 Music Theory II
• Ensemble
• LOPER 3 Oral Communication Skills
• LOPER 4 Mathematics, Statistics, and Quantitative Reasoning
• Minor Course

Semester 3 (16 credits)

• MUS 240 Piano Techniques II
• MUS 150 Private Instruction
• MUS 337 Sight Singing and Ear Training III
• MUS 339 Music Theory III
• Ensemble
• Foreign Language Course
• Minor Course
• LOPER 6 Humanities

Semester 4 (15 credits)

• MUS 150 or MUS 350
• MUS 338 Sight Singing and Ear Training IV
• MUS 339 Music Theory IV
• Ensemble
• Foreign Language Course
• Minor Course
• LOPER 7 Social Science

Semester 5 (15 credits)

• MUS 347 Music History and Literature I
• MUS 350 Private Instruction
• Ensemble
• LOPER 8 Natural Science
• Minor Course
• Unrestricted Elective

Semester 6 (15 credits)

• MUS 348 Music History and Literature II
• MUS 350 Private Instruction
• MUS 365 Form and Analysis
• Ensemble
• LOPER 9 Civic Competency and Engagement
• Minor Course
• Unrestricted Elective

Semester 7 (14 credits)

• MUS 350 Private Instruction
• Ensemble
• LOPER 10 Respect for Human Diversity
• Minor Course
• Unrestricted Electives

Semester 8 (13 credits)

• MUS 350 Private Instruction
• Minor Course
• Unrestricted Electives

• Performer
• Arranger/Composer
• Audio/Recording Engineer
• Collaborative Pianist
• Church Organist
• Music Critic
• Broadcast Technician
• Concert Manager
• Sound Technician
• Music Store Manager
• Graduate School In Music