Program Options

Music Programs and Degrees

Barry University offers a selection of three Music Specializations and two different degrees to provide for each student’s interests and educational goals in music.  Following are Music Specializations and Degrees:

The Major in Music offers three Specializations with two degree options:

• Instrumental Performance Specialization: B.M. and B.A. degrees; study of a primary Instrument(s)
• Voice, Opera, Musical Theatre Specialization: B.M. and B.A. degrees; study of Voice
• Sacred Music Specialization: B.M. degree; study of Music and Theology

Two degrees are available for studies in Music:

• Bachelor of Music (B.M.) 69 credit minimum: 27 credits of the Music Core,plus a minimum of 42 credits of combined Specialization Requirements and Specialization Electives.

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) 39 credit minimum: 27 credits of the Music Core,plus a minimum of  12 credits of  Specialization requirements.

In addition, students interested in non-major study in Music may choose:

• Minor in Music requiring 21 credits of MUS music courses.