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The University of South Carolina Aiken offers the following possibilities for study in music:
Bachelor of Arts – Major in Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts – Major in Music Education
Minor in Music
This section provides a brief description of music studies available at USCA. For complete information regarding a specific degree, click the degree listed above or go to the Music menu at the top of the page. Descriptions of courses are available by clicking here or under the Musicmenu at the top of the page.
Degree Descriptions
Bachelor of Arts – Major in Fine Arts
The Bachelor of Arts – Major in Fine Arts degree is designed to prepare students for success in a variety of professions in the visual and performing arts. The Fine Arts degree is a multi-disciplinary degree, ensuring students will be exposed to each of the three primary areas of study – art, music, and theatre – all while retaining the ability to specialize in one area of study within the visual and performing arts. While there are no defined concentrations within the Fine Arts degree, many students pursue one of the three primary areas in order to receive specialized training or preparation for further academic study. However, the option always remains for students to receive a broad understanding of the fine arts without an emphasis on one particular area of study.
The music program offers courses in music theory and history, conducting, ensembles, as well as applied instrumental and voice studies. The flexibility of the Fine Arts degree allows students to receive a breadth of musical experiences through participation in general music studies, or to concentrate studies and attain a depth of knowledge in the areas of composition, performance, or musicology.
Bachelor of Arts – Major in Music Education
The Bachelor of Arts – Major in Music Education is designed to prepare students to teach music in the public or private school setting. The Music Education degree is a professional degree and is offered in cooperation with the USCA School of Education. As a part of degree, there are multiple opportunities to observe and interact with public school students and educators, providing enriching experiences in preparation for internship. In addition, there are many opportunities for musical growth, including participation in community and university ensembles, experiences in chamber groups, or individual performance through participation in student recitals. Students studying music education have the option to study pedagogical and applied techniques in the areas of elementary general music, choral studies, or instrumental studies. Graduates of the degree will be certified to teach either K-12 choral or instrumental music.
Minor in Music
The Minor in Music is designed to provide prefatory studies in music and allow for active participation in applied studies or performing ensembles. The music minor requires eighteen credit hours of study in the areas of music theory, music history, applied studies, performing ensembles, and piano instruction.
