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Kean University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. (See Music Dept. Handbook for details.) The Music Department offers two undergraduate courses of study, a B.A. in Music and a B.A. in Music Education. Two Post-Baccalaureate Programs are also available, the Certification Program and the Second Major Program; information about these programs are found in the Music Dept. Handbook. Students may also pursue a music minor.

Acceptance to the Department
To be accepted as a music major or minor, students must complete a satisfactory audition on an instrument or voice, and must take placement tests in music theory, history, and piano. Auditions must be scheduled prior to registration for the first semester, and information regarding audition requirements is in the Music Department Handbook. Please call the department to schedule an audition.

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B.A.

OPTIONAL MAJORS IN THIS DEPT.: Teacher Certification

Courses shown below are not a complete outline of major completion. Please click here to find the PDF file that outlines all the requirements of your major.

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GENERAL EDUCATION

Please refer to your curriculum guidesheet for up-to-date core requirements.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
COURSES WITHIN PROGRAM(S) REQUIRED FOR ACADEMIC MAJOR(S)
Mus 1001	Foundations of Music	3
Mus 1101	Music Theory I	2
Mus 1111	Sight-Singing and Ear-Training I	1.5
Mus 2102	Music Theory II	2
Mus 2112	Sight Singing and Ear Training II	1.5
Mus 3103	Music Theory III	2
Mus 3113	Sight Singing and Ear Training III	1.5
Mus 4104	Music Theory IV	2
Mus 4114	Sight Singing and Ear Training IV	1.5

MINOR REQUIRMENTS
Mus 1001	Foundations of Music	3
Mus 1101	Music Theory I	2
Mus 1111	Sight-Singing and Ear-Training I	1.5