Bachelors Degree

Bachelors Degree in Music

The Music program at Atlanta University of Georgia is designed for students who are passionate about the art of music and its various aspects. Students explore music theory, composition, performance,...

4 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Duration

24

Total Courses

144 Hours

Credit Hours

$72,000

Total Cost

Music

Program Overview

The Music program at Atlanta University of Georgia is designed for students who are passionate about the art of music and its various aspects. Students explore music theory, composition, performance, and music history. They have the opportunity to develop their skills in a wide range of musical genres and instruments. The program fosters creativity, artistic expression, and musical excellence. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers as musicians, composers, music educators, or music industry professionals. They contribute to the creation, performance, and appreciation of music, enriching both their lives and the lives of others through the power of music.

Key Highlights

Flexible Schedule

4 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Admission Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Course Curriculum by Modules

Explore our comprehensive curriculum designed to provide you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge.

01

Module 1: General Courses

10 courses in this module

B-057
Introduction to the Humanities

The course explores philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical per...

Course Overview

The course explores philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature. Topics include myth, literature, art, music, television, cinema, and the theater. Also discussed are provocative issues in the humanities - religion, morality, happiness, death, freedom, and controversies in the arts.

AAS-085
Social and Cultural Geography

Social and Cultural Geography considers why geography matters to the analysis and understanding soci...

Course Overview

Social and Cultural Geography considers why geography matters to the analysis and understanding social relations, cultural identity and social inequality. Course examines how social life is structured at a variety of scales with respect to ethnicity, industries, services, urban patterns, and resources of world as a whole.

B-158
English Composition

English Composition provides you with rhetorical foundations that prepare them for academic and prof...

Course Overview

English Composition provides you with rhetorical foundations that prepare them for academic and professional writing. You will learn the strategies and processes that successful writers employ as you work to accomplish specific purposes. You will develop skills in writing unified, coherent, well-developed essays using correct grammar and effective sentence structure.

B-200
College Algebra

College Algebra provides an overview of the fundamental concepts of algebra: an understanding of the...

Course Overview

College Algebra provides an overview of the fundamental concepts of algebra: an understanding of the general concepts of relation and function; and the ability to solve practical problems using algebra.

B-336
World Religions

World Religions course offers the broadest coverage of world religions as they exist today; helping...

Course Overview

World Religions course offers the broadest coverage of world religions as they exist today; helping you understand the ideology behind the many religions that strive today. While it is impossible to cover all religions, it does cover those of the vast majority of people.

AAS-370
Ethics

Evenly balanced between theory and applications, this course shows you how to establish an ethical t...

Course Overview

Evenly balanced between theory and applications, this course shows you how to establish an ethical theory and how to apply it to a range of specific moral issues. This course examines ethical problems in such areas as mercy killing, personal relations, business, sexuality, medicine, and the environment.

B-460
Art Appreciation

This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the rela...

Course Overview

This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, you should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media.

AAS-584
Pre-Calculus

This course provides the mathematical foundation for an introductory calculus course. In addition to...

Course Overview

This course provides the mathematical foundation for an introductory calculus course. In addition to a brief review of basic algebra, the course covers equations and inequalities; functions, models, and graphs; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometric functions; and trigonometric identities and equations.

B-825
Human Biology

This course is an introductory study of the human body, including the basic structure and function o...

Course Overview

This course is an introductory study of the human body, including the basic structure and function of the major organ systems (nervous, endocrine, circulatory, reproductive, etc.) and the effects of diet, exercise, stress and environmental change on human health.

AAS-902
World History

World History course present the big picture, to facilitate comparison and assessment of change, and...

Course Overview

World History course present the big picture, to facilitate comparison and assessment of change, and to highlight major developments in world's history. This course emphasizes the global interactions of major civilizations so that you can compare and assess changes in the patterns of interaction and the impact of global forces.

02

Module 2: Core Courses

8 courses in this module

PA-027
Introduction to Film

This course teaches you the basic techniques and vocabulary for ‘reading’ and analyzing individual f...

Course Overview

This course teaches you the basic techniques and vocabulary for ‘reading’ and analyzing individual films. It also provides a framework for understanding the social and cultural importance of cinema as an institution.

PA-039
Humanities

The course explores the philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical...

Course Overview

The course explores the philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature. The humanities provide insight into people and society.

PA-314
Art and Culture

Arts and Culture course is designed for those who wish to gain a critical view of contemporary cultu...

Course Overview

Arts and Culture course is designed for those who wish to gain a critical view of contemporary culture from the perspectives of observer, creator and performer.

PA-373
Introduction to Performing Arts

The course introduces you to the cultural purposes and visual elements of arts. The course presents...

Course Overview

The course introduces you to the cultural purposes and visual elements of arts. The course presents overview of the methodologies of arts history, painting and related techniques, printmaking, still photography, film and digital imagery. The course also provides the importance and application arts in various culture.

PA-588
Fundamentals of Theater

This course presents critical appreciation and practice of live theatre using classical and modern p...

Course Overview

This course presents critical appreciation and practice of live theatre using classical and modern plays, emphasizing the synthesis of acting, direction, and design in the context of contemporary theatrical production.

PA-636
Music Fundamentals

The primary aim of this course is to help you make the distinction between musical talent and musica...

Course Overview

The primary aim of this course is to help you make the distinction between musical talent and musical knowledge. The content of this course will be centered on the fundamental music components of rhythm, melody, keyboard skills, major & minor scales & key signatures, basic intervals, modes, triads, & tonality.

PA-651
History of Music

This course gives a broad overview of Western music from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, with e...

Course Overview

This course gives a broad overview of Western music from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, with emphasis on late classical, romantic, and modernist styles. It is also meant to enhance your musical experience by developing listening skills and an understanding of diverse forms and genres.

PA-757
Introduction to Drama

This course introduces you to various types of dramatic literature, from the ancient Greek dramas to...

Course Overview

This course introduces you to various types of dramatic literature, from the ancient Greek dramas to contemporary Eastern and Western Theatre. Its purpose is to familiarize you with not only the history and theoretical aspects of theatre, but also its practical manifestations through playwriting, acting, directing, and theatre management.

03

Module 3: Specialized Courses

6 courses in this module

MUS-315
Introduction to Music

This course is intended for you who would like to develop a theoretical and practical understanding...

Course Overview

This course is intended for you who would like to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of how music works. You will be introduced to different kinds of musical notation, melodic systems, harmonies and rhythmic techniques with the goal of attaining basic competence in the performance and creation of music.

MUS-393
Music Appreciation

The course is a general introductory course designed to enhance listening enjoyment and ability. The...

Course Overview

The course is a general introductory course designed to enhance listening enjoyment and ability. The content places emphasis on the elements of music, the characteristic styles of major historical periods, and the lives and works of key composers within the Western musical tradition.

MUS-401
Introduction to Music History

The course provides an overview of the different types of music that have prevailed in the West duri...

Course Overview

The course provides an overview of the different types of music that have prevailed in the West during the past 1500 years. It introduces music from other parts of the world and examines the many ways that music has functioned in society.

MUS-554
Introduction to Jazz

This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major...

Course Overview

This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of discriminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom.

MUS-698
Special Topics in Performing Arts

This course covers in-depth a specific aspect of the performing arts only touched on in other course...

Course Overview

This course covers in-depth a specific aspect of the performing arts only touched on in other courses. Topics include theatre, cinema, art, dance, architecture, literature etc.

MUS-874
World Music

This course explores the ways that music is both shaped by and gives shape to the cultural settings...

Course Overview

This course explores the ways that music is both shaped by and gives shape to the cultural settings in which it is performed; through studying selected musical traditions from around the world.

Tuition & Fees Breakdown

Total Program Investment

$72,000

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Detailed Cost Breakdown

Fee Component Amount
Total Program Cost
$72,000
Financial Aid Available

Multiple financing options and scholarships are available to help you achieve your educational goals.

Admissions & Eligibility Requirements

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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours Required

144 Hours credit hours

Program Duration

4 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

24 total courses in the program

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