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General Music Studies

General Music Studies at Kent State University

A music-focused core curriculum offering the flexibility of the Liberal Arts to allow for exploration of your diverse interests.

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Overview

Combine your passion for music with another area of interest to help you reach your professional and personal goals.

Degrees and Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Music
Minor in Music

Features

A core music curriculum including music theory, music history, applied lessons, ensembles and recitals.
The freedom to combine your music studies with another major or minor program from across the university. A few common complimentary programs include business, non-profit studies, psychology, math, English and many more.

Outcomes

Your future career and advanced study possibilities are wide, with several recent alumni pursuing post-graduation paths in:

Arts Management and Administration
Entrepreneurship
Music Therapy
Music Performance or Academic Music Studies

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