Music (BA)
Music (BA)
Music (BA)
The Bachelor of Arts in Music is designed for students who wish to pursue musical studies in the context of a liberal arts education. Students may undertake the BA to broadly explore music outside of a performance or teaching concentration, as a major program alongside a pre-medical or pre-health minor, or in preparation for graduate study in areas such as musicology, music theory, or arts administration. The degree includes coursework in music theory, music history, and ethnomusicology as well as applied performance and ensemble experiences. Through electives, BA students have the flexibility to further their music education with classes in music technology, music business, composition, and jazz studies.B.A. vs B.M.
Rowan University offers two degrees in music - a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Music (BM). Learn more about each program below to figure out which program is right for you.
Program Guide
View the B.A. in Music program guide here
4+1 B.A. / MA Arts Admin
NEW - The 4+1 Bachelor of Arts in Music/Master of Arts in Arts Administration program is an accelerated dual-degree program that combines a liberal arts degree with a focus in music with a masters program that prepares students for positions in arts organizations. Students complete both degrees in five years by taking graduate courses during the senior year of the Bachelor of Arts. This is a hybrid program where the Bachelor of Arts is taken in-person while Master of Arts courses are delivered online. By completing both degrees, students receive both a broad background in music studies along with practical and marketable business and administrative skills that prepare them for varied careers in the arts.
Music & Medicine at Rowan
Students can earn their BA in Music, a minor in the Foundations of Biomedical Sciences, and complete all of the required coursework for medical school by following the Music and Medicine track. You will have a team of advisors who will guide you through the Music and Medicine curriculum to ensure you develop both the coursework and experiential learning to help you reach your career goals!
Upong applying to Rowan University, select the B.A. in Music major and select and interest in Health Professions. Then, choose a "Health Study Area." Once admitted, you'll be assigned a specific advisor and course guide.
Upong applying to Rowan University, select the B.A. in Music major and select and interest in Health Professions. Then, choose a "Health Study Area." Once admitted, you'll be assigned a specific advisor and course guide.
How to Apply
Students interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree, should complete a Rowan University Admissions Application.
Acceptance into this liberal arts program does not require an audition; however, applicants to the B.A. who would like to be considered for a scholarship must complete an audition.