Music and Worship Leadership (BA Degree)

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The major of Music and Worship Leadership consists of a minimum of 78 hours and does not require a minor. A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in all courses listed under major studies, with the exception of Studio Lessons and Ensembles, where a minimum grade of “B” must be earned.” Students must apply and be accepted into the Horton School of Music.

Music and Worship Leadership (78 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

Liberal Arts Core must include the following (47 hours)

See Liberal Arts Core (LAC) for all bachelor degrees ; must include the following courses:

MUSI 241 - Introduction to Language Diction (3 hour(s))
MUSI 371 - Music History and Literature I (3 hour(s))
MUSI 228 - Music Technology I (3 hour(s))
MATH 105 or higher satisfies the Liberal Arts Core minimum requirement in Mathematics for this major.
BIOL 210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 hour(s))
BIOL 210L - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory (1 hour(s))

Major Studies (78 hours)

Music Core (63 hours)

MUSI 095-20 - Studio Proficiency (0 hour(s))
MUSI 095-30 - Piano Proficiency (0 hour(s))
MUSI 095-52 - Guitar Proficiency (0 hour(s))
MUSI 100 - Admitted to the Horton School of Music (0 hour(s))
Choose one concentration (must earn a grade of B or higher in all courses within the concentration:
- Guitar
  - 2 hours MUSI 155 - Guitar for Worship Leaders
  - 4 hours of Studio Piano which can come from Group Piano (MUSI 151 30 , MUSI 152 30 , MUSI 251 30 , and MUSI 252 30 ) or Studio Piano (MUSI 181 30)
  - 4 hours of Studio Voice, MUSI 181-32; may include one credit of MUSI 151 32 or MUSI 243
  - 4 hours of Studio Guitar, MUSI 481-52
- Piano
  - 2 hours MUSI 155 - Guitar for Worship Leaders
  - 4 hours of Studio Piano which can come from Group Piano (MUSI 151 30 , MUSI 152 30 , MUSI 251 30 , and MUSI 252 30 ) or Studio Piano (MUSI 281 30)
  - 4 hours of Studio Voice, MUSI 181-32; may include one credit of MUSI 151 32 or MUSI 243
  - 4 additional hours of Studio Piano, MUSI 481-30
- Voice
  - 2 hours MUSI 155 - Guitar for Worship Leaders
  - 4 hours of Studio Piano which can come from Group Piano (MUSI 151 30 , MUSI 152 30 , MUSI 251 30 , and MUSI 252 30 ) or Studio Piano (MUSI 181 30)
  - 4 hours of Studio Voice, 281-32; may include one credit of MUSI 151 32 or MUSI 243
  - 4 additional hours of Studio Voice, MUSI 481-32
Ensembles (7 hours) 3 hours must include MUSI 121-61, MUSI 121-62 and MUSI 121 34, 58 or 59- Concert Singers, Bel Canto or Singing Buccaneers
MUSI 198 - Musicianship I (3 hour(s))
MUSI 198L - Aural Skills I (1 hour(s))
MUSI 199 - Musicianship II (3 hour(s))
MUSI 199L - Aural Skills II (1 hour(s))
MUSI 227 - Jazz and Commercial Music Theory (3 hour(s))
MUSI 229 - Song Writing and Arranging for Worship (3 hour(s))
MUSI 301 - Elementary Conducting (2 hour(s))
MUSI 302 - Advanced Conducting (2 hour(s))
MUSI 328 - Music Technology II (3 hour(s))
MUSI 372 - Music History and Literature II (3 hour(s))
MUSI 465 - Senior Worship Project (1 hour(s))
MUSI 308 - Music and Worship Foundations and Philosophy (3 hour(s))
MUSI 311 - Music and Worship Administration (3 hour(s))
MUSI 373 - Worship Practicum I (1 hour(s))
MUSI 374 - Worship Practicum II (1 hour(s))
MUSI 404 - Worship Leadership (3 hour(s))
MUSI 406 - History of Music in Worship (3 hour(s))
MUSI 469 - Music and Worship Internship (3 hour(s))

Christian Studies Cognate (15 hours)

CHST 200 - Christian Discipleship (3 hour(s))
CHST 222 - Introduction to Christian Ministry (3 hour(s))
CHST 310 - Hermeneutics (3 hour(s))
CHST 325 - Systematic Theology I (3 hour(s))
CHST 326 - Systematic Theology II (3 hour(s))

Dismissal from Program

If a student is unable to successfully pass on the second attempt Biology 210, Music 241 and 371, or a required course listed under Major Studies, he or she will be dismissed from the program. A student may also be dismissed from the program at the discretion of the Center for Worship faculty for reasons including, but not limited to, a pattern of poor academic performance; observed deficits in interpersonal communication or relationships, critical thinking, leadership, or music skills; unacceptable personal responsibility or professional behavior; or lack of insight or understanding about concepts related to ministry, desire to minister to others, and ability to lead worship through music; or any behavior or activity that is in conflict with Charleston Southern University’s Core Biblical Values. Please refer to the Horton School of Music handbook for related policies.

Note:

Graduation Credit Hour Requirements

All students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate.
Students who have taken MATH 099 or ENGL 099 must complete at least 124 credit hours.
Students who have taken both MATH 099 and ENGL 099 must complete at least 128 credit hours.
All students must also satisfy the Residency Requirements as outlined in this catalog.