The Interdisciplinary Studies Program at Concord University offers students the opportunity to design a course of study that meets a particular career or professional need not available in a single existing degree program. Scholars recognize that exciting career challenges cut across traditional specialties and demand expertise in more than one subject area.
The BA/BS degree in Interdisciplinary Studies enables students to include as many as four different subject areas. This is not an appropriate degree option for the student who is undecided about a major. However, it is the ideal program choice for the student with a Music career plan that is multi-disciplinary and includes professional goals that are quite specific.
IDS - Music Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies-Music requires the successful completion of 120 semester hours including: (1) the General Education Program ; (2) the Music Program listed below; and (3) one or two disciplines listed below or the development of an additional area of study detailed under the heading of BS Interdisciplinary Studies. Application is required before the completion of 80 hours. Note: Students must earn at least 120 credit hours with no lower than a 2.50 GPA for each discipline represented in the B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies - Music degree program.
37 Credit Hours
Music Core Requirements
Choose one course from:
Applied Music Lessons (4 Credit Hours Total)
Students will complete four semesters of applied music from their chosen concentration area. Students select from:
Major Ensemble (6 Credit Hours Total)
Students will complete six semesters in a major ensemble which can be repeated for credit. Three (3) credits count towards the General Education Program. From:
Additional Program Requirement (18 Credit Hours)
In order to qualify for the B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies - Music degree, students must choose at least one discipline to support the Music Program requirements. Students have the option of selecting one or more of the following disciplines to satisfy this requirement: (Option 1): Business Administration, or (Option 2): Theatre Minor. Students may also select another discipline of their choice (Option 3) to satisfy this additional program requirement. However, those students must work with a Music faculty member to develop their own B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies - Music degree program- independently of the options noted above.
Option 1: Business Administration (18 Credit Hours)
Students are encouraged (recommended only) to complete the following course:
Option 2: Theatre Minor (18 Credit Hours)
Option 3: Choice of Discipline (18 Credit Hours)
- Choice Course from Discipline (300-400 Level) (3)
- Choice Course from Discipline (300-400 Level) (3)
- Choice Course from Discipline (300-400 Level) (3)
- Choice Course from Discipline (300-400 Level) (3)
- Choice Course from Discipline (Any Level) (3)
- Choice Course from Discipline( Any Level) (3)
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