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BA in Music
Amplify your passion for music with an exciting career in the music industry. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Music from Thomas Edison State University (TESU) is a 120-credit online program designed to accommodate the lifestyle demands of working adults. Our flexible program provides a strong foundation to prepare writers, performers, educators, directors, music therapists and more with a well-rounded background in music theory, music history and traditional liberal arts disciplines.
Learning Outcomes
As a graduate of our BA in Music, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of Western music theory, including harmony, rhythm and thematic development
- Explain the history of world music and current trends, including classical, jazz, folk and popular expressions
- Write descriptively and analytically about music and performance
*This list is a guide. Other music courses may be appropriate for this area of study.
Transfer Your Credit
Have you attended college before? If so, you may be able to transfer credits earned at other regionally accredited colleges or universities. The University also offers a variety of other ways to earn credit – all designed around the needs of adult learners, like you.
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Toni M. Terry, BA
"I am 67 years old, soon to be 68, and to be able to say I did this at this day in my life is just gratification for my own self."