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Bachelor of Music Program Goals Program Learning Objectives Admission Requirements Program Requirements Graduation Requirements Program Goals The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Music program are to prepare students to evidence for a career in musical performance and composition as directors of music, private music instructors, and performers by developing their artistic achievement through courses leading to the Bachelor of Music with evidence of personal life of worship and devotion. Program Learning Objectives By the time students complete the course of their study, they will become musicians in the area of performance and music related business and praise leaders and worship leaders in the church with the following skills: Demonstrate foundational knowledge of general education Demonstrate general understanding of the Bible and Christian doctrine Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in their major field and perform music in that level Demonstrate a working knowledge in music reading and writing Demonstrate an effective communication in music technology and serving the church and the community with Christian commitment Admission Requirements The process of admission to the Bachelor of Music program requires: a diploma from an accredited high school or its equivalent an official transcript from the current or previous college or university for a transfer Oikos University Application Program of Music Supplementary Application two professional letters of recommendation a personal audition, or a recent video recording if necessary Program Requirements Students receive the Bachelor of Music degree when they fulfill the following program requirements: The general education (GE) requirement: 45 units The Bible and theology requirement: 15 units Music Requirement: 60 units Unit requirement: A minimum of 120 units Residence requirement: 60 units to be taken at Oikos University Graduation Requirements 1) Completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit including at least 45 credits in General Education 2) Completion of this program within six (6) academic years (18 semesters) from the time of admission. 3) Demonstration of Christian character by interview 4) Completion of course work with a Grade Point Average of C (2.0) 5) Demonstration of ministry skills 6) Passing Exit interview