Music Degree Programs

Visual and Performing Arts Programs and Degrees

Music is as old as human civilization itself, and thus, it should be no surprise that as the world becomes more interconnected thanks to Internet technology, music's important has only become more pronounced. For no longer is Western music the only player in the field. Music programs all over the world provide their students with theory and composition coursework in every style, genre, and background imaginable. Equally important, music is much more of a business than it ever was before. IPods, album sales, MTV, and Internet downloading have helped generate billions upon billions of dollars in revenue year after year. Thus, students who don't necessarily have much playing ability can still enter the world of music by mastering such areas as management and merchandising.

Music Programs

50 years ago, music programs in the United States tended to be classically oriented conservatories that stressed certain areas while ignoring so many others. Nowadays, music theory and composition is much more interdisciplinary. So one doesn't necessarily have to become a classically trained violinist in order to make it big. Mixing, dubbing, producing, promoting, music management, merchandising, recording, composing, and performing are just a few of the many different areas one can follow in modern music programs. And because music is such a dynamic field, one doesn't necessarily need to secure a Ph.D. in the field. For some positions, a certificate or associate degree is sufficient.

Job Outlook after Music Programs

Where one goes after graduating from a music program is really anyone's guess. Some lucky individuals become huge successes literally overnight. Some people happen to be in the right place at the right time. But one thing is certain; by receiving formal training, it's much easier to connect with alumni, industry experts, and potential business contacts. Music, after all, is entertainment. And like most other branches of the entertainment industry, who one knows is sometimes as important as what one knows.

Online Music Degree Programs

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Boston University - Online

Earn your Master's or Doctorate in Music Education online from Boston University. The Boston University School of Music, established in 1972, was the first degree-granting music institution in the United States. It offers a rich heritage and a proven curriculum grounded in music theory and musicology, and has a track record of producing excellent music educators. Master's students can complete their coursework in as few as 16 months, and Doctoral students in as few as 24 months.

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Kent State University

The College of Nursing at Kent State University, considered the "Home of Nursing Leaders" is pleased to offer Registered Nurses (RNs) an online program dedicated to the advancement of nursing and continued improvement in overall health care.This CCNE-accredited RN/BSN online program teaches RNs not only leadership and management skills, but increases their knowledge in health promotion, disease prevention, risk reduction with the expectation of developing highly sought after nurse leaders equipped to take on roles of greater responsibility and can influence the future of health care procedures and policy.

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Liberty University Online

We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university. The vision of our Chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., is to keep Liberty's Distance Learning Program affordable so as many individuals as possible can experience a Christ-centered education and become equipped for excellence, professionally as well as spiritually.