Associate of Arts Degree in Music
Intakes for this program have been postponed indefinitely.
Description
The Associate of Arts Degree in Music is designed to provide a broad educational experience that prepares students for further study in the field of music and the arts. This degree does not include private music lessons (e.g. MUSI 1105, MUSI 1155, MUSI 1156, MUSI 1157, etc.)
Prospective music students will be invited to attend an information session where program content and application procedures will be explained. For more information, please see kpu.ca/arts/music
Application to the Music Program
In addition to submitting a general application to the university, those wishing to apply for the music program must also submit a Music Applicant Information Form and arrange for two reference letters. For details, please visit kpu.ca/arts/music/contact.
Note: First semester music courses require students in the Associate Degree to obtain permission to register. In the case of The Language of Music and The History of Music courses, students may be asked to compete the KPU Music Placement test. Please contact the Music Department at 604.599.3315, or music@kpu.ca.
Faculty's website: kpu.ca/arts
Department's website: kpu.ca/arts/music
Admission Requirements
The Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, apply to this program.
Curricular Requirements
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts Degree students are required to complete at least 32 credits of MUSI courses at the 1100- and 2000-level, with a minimum grade of C in each course, including the following courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1150 | The Language of Music I | 3 |
| MUSI 1151 | Aural Musicianship I 1 | 2 |
| MUSI 1153 | History of Music I: Cornerstones of Music History | 3 |
| MUSI 1250 | The Language of Music II | 3 |
| MUSI 1251 | Aural Musicianship II 1 | 2 |
| MUSI 1253 | History of Music II: Heroes, Politics, and War | 3 |
| MUSI 2350 | The Language of Music III | 3 |
| MUSI 2351 | Aural Musicianship III 1 | 2 |
| MUSI 2353 | History of Music III: Music and the Arts | 3 |
| MUSI 2450 | The Language of Music IV | 3 |
| MUSI 2451 | Aural Musicianship IV 1 | 2 |
| MUSI 2453 | History of Music IV: Challenging the Conventions of Music | 3 |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
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Note: These courses have co-requisites which must be taken concurrently or in a prior semester.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive an Associate of Arts Degree in Music.
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