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2025-2026 Catalog

Music Industry & Production Studies, BA or BS

Minimum of 125 credits to complete major (depending on chosen certificate)

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of a BA/BS in Music Industry & Production Studies, graduates are able to:

  • Construct a repertoire list of works they have performed, conducted, composed, arranged and/or produced.
  • Develop a biography that reflects the student professionally at the conclusion of their degree program at SOU.
  • Generate at least one press release for a past or future event: recital, concert, record release, composition premiere, etc.
  • Design a professional music resume.

1. Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements.

2. Pass all sequential music theory and aural skills courses with a grade of C or better.

3. Required Performace

All music majors taking applied lessons (MUP 190-490) are required to perform before a jury at the end of fall-spring terms.

4. Maintain a 2.75 GPA in music courses.

5. All BA/BS in Music Industry & Production students must complete one of the following approved certificates:

  1. Certificate in Conducting  
  2. Certificate in Documentary Production  
  3. Certificate in Music Performance 
  4. Certificate in Music Theory & History 
  5. Certificate in Popular Music 
  6. Certificate in Sound Design  

Courses

Required from Music Theory & Aural Skills Core Curriculum (21 credits):

(note: aligns with NASM’s Essential Competencies in Music for a Liberal Arts Degree in Music Industry)

Required from the Audio & Music Production (AMP I-VI) and Music Industry Sequences (24 credits):

(note: aligns with NASM’s Essential Competencies in ‘Music Industry’ for a Liberal Arts Degree in Music Industry)

Required from the Surveys of Popular Music History & Culture (2 courses, 8 credits):

(note: aligns with NASM’s Essential Competencies in ‘General Studies’ for a Liberal Arts Degree in Music Industry)

Required Ensembles (6 credits):

(note: aligns with NASM’s Competencies in ‘Essential Experiences’ for a Liberal Arts Degree in Music Industry)

Required Business Courses (choose 20 credits from the options below):

(note: aligns with NASM’s Essential Competencies in ‘Business’ for a Liberal Arts Degree in Music Industry)

Upper Division Music Electives (15 credits):

  • Choose 15 credits from upper division MUP or MUS courses, or from upper division courses offered by other programs and approved by a student’s major advisor. Credits earned may be used to satisfy the requirements of a complementary minor or certificate.

Practicum (Internship) - (1 credit)

Capstone Project (2 credits)