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Performance Emphasis Music Engineering Technology Music Education Emphasis

The Bachelor of Science in Music Program
(Music Engineering Technology)

The Music Engineering Technology program is designed for students who desire a career in audio engineering, music recording, audio equipment design, sound reinforcement, broadcasting, audio sales, or studio maintenance. Students completing the four-and-a-half year degree program earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Music with the equivalent of a minor in Electrical Engineering. The combining of electrical engineering with music ensures that graduates are proficient audio engineers as well as accomplished musicians.

Course Requirements
Course
Course Number
Required hours
   
*Required in Major Area (Bachelor of Science in Music)
52 hrs

Major Ensemble, Band/Choir/Orchestra, (4 years, first two consecutive years must be in related ensembles)

 

8

Major Performance

107-407

14

Minor Performance

PIA or VOI* 103/105 and PIA or VOI 104/106

2

Music

119-120, 121-122, 204, 211-212 w/lab, 305-306, 401, 407, 408

Required in Related Areas
39

Computer Science

120

3

Engineering

101, 213, 218, 220

9

Mass Media Arts

310, 314

6

Music Engineering Technology

225-226, 325-326,327,425-426,427-429

21
Required in General Education
47

English

101-102

6

Health Education

200

2

History

106 & 105 or 107

6

Humanities

201-202

6

Mathematics

117-118

6

Physical Education

 

2

Science

Physics 201-202, 215

9

Social Sciences

Sociology 205, plus elective

6

Speech

103

3

University

101

1
Total Credits
138 hours

All required major courses are to be taken at Hampton University and passed with a grade of "C" or better.
Exit requirements include Junior Comprehensive and Senior Recital or Thesis.
*VOI (Voice) is required for students with a Piano or Organ emphasis and Piano for all others.