B.A. in Music
Pursue your passion in music and fine-tune your musical talent by pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree from Faulkner University
Program Objectives
This four-year degree is designed to provide specialized training in the field of music, including courses in music theory, sight-singing and ear-training, music history, conducting, and orchestration and arranging. Students pursuing the BA degree also receive individualized training each week on their primary instrument as well as performing daily with choral and/or instrumental ensembles. At the conclusion of the degree, students complete an internship in a professional music setting that allows them to see firsthand what it’s like to work in the field.
PROGRAM RESOURCES
Admission Requirements
- Must be a high school graduate with a regular or advanced diploma or have a GED certificate
- If out of high school for less than five years, ACT (minimum 18 composite) or SAT (minimum 970) scores are required. ACT or SAT scores are not required for anyone having graduated high school more than five years ago.
- ACT or SAT scores are not required for transfer applicants with a minimum of 24 transferable hours from a regionally accredited college or university.
Traditional Tuition and Fees
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | |
| 1–11 hours (Fall & Spring) | $1,025 per semester hour |
| 12–18 hours (block rate – Fall & Spring) | $12,300 per semester |
| 19 hours and above (Fall & Spring) | $685 per semester hour |
| Summer | $450 per semester hour |
| Military Qualified Students (60 hours or less) | $250 per semester hour |
| Fees | |
| Online Course Fee (fully online) | $75 per semester hour |
| Applicable Course Fees | (see fees below) |
Program Information
Professional opportunities include participating in the Faulkner University student chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) as well as attending the annual Alabama Music Educators Association Conference.




