Music Degrees

Music Majors

Northwestern offers five different music degrees:

• The Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (B.M.) degree offers students a focused program in music performance on a single instrument/voice.
• The Bachelor of Music in Composition (B.M.) degree offers students a focused program in music composition.
• The Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) degree prepares students to be licensed K–12 school teachers. There are two tracks: Vocal/General Music and Instrumental/General Music.
• The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in General Music offers students a broad liberal arts degree with an emphasis in music.
• The Bachelor of Science in Music (Music Ministry) degree prepares students for church music ministry and worship leadership, with an emphasis on musical excellence, biblical theology and practical training.

Music Minor

A music minor is available to those who want a concentration of coursework in music but have other educational goals. It is especially useful for those considering a major in elementary education, ministry or other related fields. View course requirements.