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Interdisciplinary Studies (Music Concentration), BS

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This program is available in the following Florida campuses:

Flagship Residential Campus

Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Music Concentration provides students with a foundation in music performance, music history, and music theory. Students should select a primary instrument in one of the following categories; percussion, woodwinds, or brass. Coursework prepares students for further study in either music education or music performance.

Program Objectives

  • Present students with a fundamental background in music history, theory, and performance;
  • Expose students to a variety of musical genres and styles;
  • Develop students’ abilities in analyzing music based on common music theory and music history practices;
  • Apply the knowledge of music history and music theory to enhance a musical performance;
  • Provide students the opportunity to perform live music.

Lower Division Courses

Open Electives (24.0 credit hours)
Open Electives from eligible disciplines
Lower Division Music Courses (15.0 credit hours)
Music Assembly 1.0 credit hour
Music Assembly 1.0 credit hour
Music Theory 1 2.0 credit hours
Music Theory 2 2.0 credit hours
Aural Theory 1 2.0 credit hours
Applied Major Music 1 * 2.0 credit hours
Applied Major Music 2 ** 2.0 credit hours
Marching Band 1.0 credit hour
Concert Band 1.0 credit hour
Concert Choir 1.0 credit hour
Any Lower Division Courses Offered at the University (may include secondary applied lessons) 9.0 credit hours
Recommended Secondary Applied Lessons (4.0 credit hours)
Secondary Applied Piano 1 1.0 credit hour
Secondary Applied Piano 2 1.0 credit hour
Secondary Applied Voice 1 1.0 credit hour
Secondary Applied Voice 2 1.0 credit hour
Eligible Disciplines
Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, General Studies, Health Science, Health Services Administration, Homeland Security, Information Technology Management, Legal Studies, Management Information Systems, Political Science, Psychology, Software Engineering

* Brass (Trumpet; French Horn; Trombone; Euphonium; Tuba), Woodwinds (Flute; Oboe; Clarinet; Bassoon; Saxophone), Percussion
** Brass (Trumpet; French Horn; Trombone; Euphonium; Tuba), Woodwinds (Flute; Oboe; Clarinet; Bassoon; Saxophone), Percussion

Upper Division Courses

Upper Division Requirements (27.0 credit hours)
Open Electives from eligible disciplines
Interdisciplinary Concentration (30.0 credit hours – 15.0 credits in each of 2 eligible Upper Division disciplines)
Discipline #1 Music (15.0 credit hours)
Introduction to Music History and Literature 3.0 credit hours
Secondary Applied Voice 1 3.0 credit hours
Secondary Applied Voice 2 3.0 credit hours
Introduction to Conducting 2.0 credit hours
Instrumental Conducting 2.0 credit hours
Introduction to Technology for Music Educators 2.0 credit hours
Discipline #2 (15.0 credit hours)
Eligible Disciplines: Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, General Studies, Health Science, Health Services Administration, Homeland Security, Information Technology Management, Legal Studies, Management Information Systems, Political Science, Psychology, Software Engineering
Capstone Course (3.0 credit hours)
Interdisciplinary Capstone Experience 3.0 credit hours