Music Degrees Online

The Sacred Heart University music program is the place for you if you love music. Participate in one of our ensembles, and you’ll have the opportunity to make friends and be around others who share your interests. We have exciting choral groups and vocal ensembles where you can use, develop and showcase your unique vocal talents and abilities in a friendly and nurturing environment.

Currently, we are inviting all singers to audition for our Choir Leadership Grant, a renewable scholarship open to students participating in the Liturgical Choir and the choir program. Instrumentalists are invited to participate in the Band, and are eligible for the Pioneer Band grant. A number of students participate in both the choir and band grant programs.

Our varied choral and instrumental groups, from the 4 Heart Harmony Chamber Choir, the Concert Choir, the Concert Band, Guitar ensemble to the Jazz band among others, offer a great place to use your talents! For those that want to take their interest even further, we offer a music minor with interesting and exciting courses.

Program Information
This program is designed to prepare students who are interested in music, but not as performers, for entry level positions in the music industry in the areas of artist management, music publishing, talent agencies, concert promotion, and music retail.

Career Opportunities
Artist management and representation, music publishing and distribution, music legal services, public relations, concert promotion, and music retail.
Required Program Units
MUFHL 320, Exploring Music 3
MUFHL 309, Introduction to American Popular Music 3
MUSM 110, The Business of Music 3
BUS 300, Introduction to Business 3
CISC 300, Computer Familiarization 1
MKT 316, Public Relations 3
MUSM 342, Recording Studio Techniques 3
MUFHL 305, Music Appreciation 3
MUFHL 331, World Music: Africa, Europe, and the Middle East 3
A minimum of 12 units from the following:
Select at least one course from each group:
Business Management (CISA 305, 340; MGMT 308; ACCT 101; TA 440; GCOM 310)
Retail Marketing (MKT 300, 310, 314)
Communication Skills (COMM 302, 343; MGMT 372, PSYC 358) 12
Total Units Required 37

Associate in Arts (A. A.) Degree
The Associate in Arts degree may be obtained upon completion of required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.

Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of “C” or better.

Required Program Units
MUFHL 400, Music Theory 4
MUFHL 401, Music Theory 4
MUFHL 410, Advanced Music Theory 4
MUFHL 411, Advanced Music Theory 4
MUFHL 310, Survey of Music History and Literature 3
MUFHL 311, Survey of Music History and Literature 3
MUIVI 345, Beginning Piano 1-2
MUIVI 346, Beginning Piano 1-2

A minimum of 4 units from the following:
Four semesters from one selected field (Voice, Brass, Percussion, Strings, Woodwinds, Keyboard).
MUIVI 315, Voice Class (1-2)
MUIVI 325, Voice Class, Intermediate (1-2)
MUIVI 330, Advanced Voice (1-2)
MUIVI 410, Applied Music (1)
MUIVI 441, Brass Instruction (1-2)
MUIVI 447, Percussion Instruction (1-2)
MUIVI 375, Popular Electric Guitar Styles (1)
MUIVI 443, String Instruction (1-2)
MUIVI 445, Woodwind Instruction (1-2)
MUIVI 355, Intermediate Piano (1-2)
MUIVI 356, Intermediate Piano (1-2)
MUIVI 357, Intermediate Piano (1-2)
MUIVI 358, Intermediate Piano (1-2)
MUP 419, Piano Ensemble (1-2) 4*
A minimum of 8 units from the following:
Music Performance Courses (MUP) 8

The general music degree provides the foundation for future performers, composers, educators, writers and researchers, and music therapists. Students receive training in instrumental and vocal techniques and performance, music theory, and music history. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university are advised to complete this course of study.