Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology

Curriculum & Requirements

Music Technology Major, Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology is designed for students who aim to succeed as creative practitioners, entrepreneurs, performers, composers, songwriters, sound artists, audio engineers, and producers in the music industry. This program presents a contemporary curriculum that addresses the dynamic and changing landscape of the music profession. To provide relevant training in these emerging fields, this degree also includes courses from Design and Business. Advancements in technology impact how music is performed, consumed, produced, and marketed. This program provides an abundance of opportunity for trained experts to garner a lucrative career through this unique, non-traditional field of study.  

BA-MUTE Entrance Requirements: This program admission process is holistic and inclusive. Prospective students are required to participate in a brief interview with one of the faculty representatives to discuss goals, aspirations, and what students will bring to the program. Students should demonstrate basic competencies in reading music before taking the music theory class sequence in their first year of the program. Prospective students may also showcase their skills in areas such as:  electronic music performance, audio production, sound design, live looping, sampling, synthesis, and composition. Students who play an instrument(s) may also audition for a scholarship and participate in any of our many ensembles.

NOTE: Students entering this degree track will be required to take some of the required courses from our partner institution at Spokane Falls Community College, which may incur some additional tuition expenses. Contact the Music Program Director for specific information on these course requirements.

Note: two years of a single high school world language or one year of a single college-level world language is required.

Grade Requirement for all majors offered by the Music Department: the minimum acceptable grade for any music course required for graduation (including transferred music courses) is ≥C.

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