BA Critical Studies in Music and Society
Course Overview
This innovative B.A. in Critical Studies in Music and Society empowers you to build a customized undergraduate music degree tailored to your unique career aspirations. The program combines a rigorous core curriculum in music history and ethnomusicology with unparalleled flexibility through extensive electives, preparing you to think critically about music's role in the world. You will graduate equipped to conduct original research and communicate about music across diverse audiences in fields ranging from law and tech to business and medicine.
Key Program Highlights
- Design a personalized degree path with a wide selection of music and general electives to align with your specific career goals
- Complete a capstone research, professional, or creative project that synthesizes your academic learning
- Explore engaging seminar topics like Music and Race Formation, Music under Capitalism, and Decolonial Listening
- Develop advanced skills in critical analysis, research, and communication about music for diverse audiences
- Build a strong academic foundation with a 27-hour core in ethnomusicology and music history
Course Overview
This innovative B.A. in Critical Studies in Music and Society empowers you to build a customized undergraduate music degree tailored to your unique career aspirations. The program combines a rigorous core curriculum in music history and ethnomusicology with unparalleled flexibility through extensive electives, preparing you to think critically about music's role in the world. You will graduate equipped to conduct original research and communicate about music across diverse audiences in fields ranging from law and tech to business and medicine.
Key Program Highlights
- Design a personalized degree path with a wide selection of music and general electives to align with your specific career goals
- Complete a capstone research, professional, or creative project that synthesizes your academic learning
- Explore engaging seminar topics like Music and Race Formation, Music under Capitalism, and Decolonial Listening
- Develop advanced skills in critical analysis, research, and communication about music for diverse audiences
- Build a strong academic foundation with a 27-hour core in ethnomusicology and music history
