Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

t r a n s f e r o f C r e d I t / a dva n C e d s ta n d I n G
With the exception of courses in music theory, keyboard skills, and
individual performance, courses taken at other regionally accredited
colleges and universities in the United States will be accepted on a
comparable course basis.
Prior study in the areas of music theory, keyboard skills, and individual
performance will be validated through placement examinations.
Advanced standing may be gained through placement examinations
in the areas of music theory, keyboard skills, and individual
performance, however no units of credit will be allowed for waived
courses. Waiver of courses on the basis of placement examinations
without comparable prior course credit will increase elective units
available.
Credit for courses taken at a non-accredited college or university will
be granted only through placement or challenge examinations.
Degree Programs
In order to graduate, music students must reach primary applied
proficiency level standards designated for each degree program. For
more information, see the Conservatory Office.
b aC h e l o r o f a r t s I n m U s I C
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music is offered upon completion
of the university baccalaureate and major requirements. Major
requirements include: 102, 113 A and W, 114 A and W, 118, 119, 200
(four semesters), 211, 213 A & W, 214 A & W, 260 A, 260 B, 300 (three
semesters), 307, 308, 309, 312, 323, 410, 440, Applied 141, 421 (8 units
through level 428), Ensemble (6 units), Electives (6 units). Total units:
54.
note: Voice principal students are exempt from 102. Keyboard
principal students are exempt from 118, 119. Keyboard
principal students only are required to take 260 A, 260 B.
note: Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music are
exempt from the Fine Arts requirement. Students must
maintain a 2.0 GPA in the major and receive a minimum
grade of C- in each required music course.
By using the elective units available in the B.A. Music degree
program, students are able to effect an emphasis in church music
with special focus on ethnic or multi-cultural settings. Church music
courses are offered by the Conservatory that are designed to meet
the needs of students for whom English is a second language, and
who are preparing to work in the field of church music in ethnic or
multi-cultural settings. Such courses are also intended to prepare
students for entrance into a graduate degree program in church
music. Students selecting this emphasis will be directed to enroll
in the following courses: 381 (3), 382 (3), 383 (3), 384 (2). Students
completing these courses will not be required to complete the commonly-required
course in church music 440.
b aC h e l o r o f s C I e n C e I n m U s I C
The Bachelor of Science degree in Music with an emphasis in Music
in Worship is offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate
and major requirements. Major requirements include: 113 A and
W, 114 A and W, 141 (8 units of applied study through level 224), 200
(four semesters), 213 A & W, 214 A & W, Music History (three courses,
choose from 307, 308, 309, 312), 185, 323, 346, 347, 386, 387, 440,
453 (6 units), 452 (eight semesters), ensembles (4 units), electives (6
units). Total units: 58.
Students interested in pursing the Music in Worship degree must
demonstrate commitment to the pursuit of spiritual growth, musical
excellence and theological understanding.
Proficiencies expected upon entrance into the program include: Keyboard
proficiency equivalent to three semesters of class piano 100,
118, 119; Guitar proficiency equivalent to one semester of class guitar
104; Voice proficiency equivalent to one semester of voice class and
one semester of private voice 102, 121.
note: Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in Music
are exempt from the fine arts requirement. Two years of
language in high school or the first four units in college
meet the foreign language requirement for candidates for
the Bachelor of Science degree. Students must maintain a
2.0 GPA in the major and receive a minimum grade of “C-”
in each required music course.
b aC h e l o r o f m U s I C
The Bachelor of Music degrees are offered upon completion of the
university baccalaureate and major requirements. The major requirement
includes completing a basic core of 32 units of music and
specific degree requirements of an additional 48 units. The 32-unit
core consists of the following: 113 A and W, 114 A and W, 200 (four
semesters), 211, 213 A and W, 214 A and W, 300 (three semesters),
307, 308, 309, 312, 323, 410, 440. Total units: 80.
Students interested in pursuing one of these degrees must demonstrate
a high level of performance potential and commitment to
music as a profession.
note: Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree in Music are
exempt from the fine arts requirement. Students in the
degree program must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the major and
receive a minimum grade of “C-” in each required course.
Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree are exempt from the
general education requirement in foreign language, literature and
need take only five units in mathematics and/or science.
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