Worship Music & Production Courses

Worship Music and Production Concentration

MUS 1311

Fund Musician Pop Music I

An introduction to the fundamentals of musicianship, including experiences in critical listening and music-making, specifically designed for popular music and other music industry applications. Combined lecture and laboratory.
(4 Hours)
MUS 1312

Fund Musician Pop Music II

A continued study of the fundamentals of musicianship, including experiences in critical listening and music-making. Includes creative applications. Specifically designed for popular music and other music industry applications. Combined lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: MUS 1311
(4 Hours)
MUS 2311

Exper Musician Pop Music I

The applied study of various styles of popular music to include practical and creative applications. Combined lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: MUS 1312
(3 Hours)
MUS 2312

Exper Musician Pop Music II

The continued applied study of various styles of popular music to include practical and creative applications. Combined lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: MUS 2311
(3 Hours)
MUS 0111

Music Seminar

A practical study of music through observation and participation. (S/U Grading)
(0 Hours)
MUS 1801

Foundations in Worship

Same as REL 1801. An introduction to the Biblical, historic and aesthetic values of music in worship that includes the Biblical foundation of Christian worship, the trends, practices, and expressions from Judeo-Christian times to the present day and how they developed throughout history.
(3 Hours)
MUS 2112

Music Technology

A semester-long study of current music technology from both theoretical and applied perspectives. Topics include acoustics, the audio chain, signal processing, multi-track recording, sound synthesis, MIDI, and live sound reinforcement.
(3 Hours)
MUS 2802

Fundamentals of Worship

Building on the Historical and Theological Foundations of worship and music, a study of the framework of worship expression for Christian groups around the world, including an introduction to the Liturgical calendar, Church seasons, traditional non-liturgical service structure, contemporary worship workflow and other non-traditional worship experiences. Prerequisite: MUS 1801
(3 Hours)
MUS 3732

Choral Conducting

A course designed to help the student develop an understanding of the basics of choral conducting and practice the techniques of conducting with musical examples provided in the text. Learning activities will include class discussion, observation, performance attendance, and conducting various ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS 1512 or MUS 1312
(2 Hours)
MUS 3801

Worship in Practice

An application of the concepts and skills needed for working in and overseeing an active worship ministry and developing a comprehensive worship ministry and program within the context of a church or para-church organizations. Topics of study will include volunteer recruitment and development, church budget development and management, studies and practices in multi-generational ministry, staff relations and development, conflict resolution and other skills necessary to work in worship ministry. Prerequisite: MUS 2802
(3 Hours)
MUS 4401

Internship in Music

A supervised application of theory to practice in a functional area related to music industry or other music area.
(6 Hours)

  • Applied Music (6 hours) - Minimum of three semesters in MUS 2130, 2140, 2150, or 2190

  • Music Ensemble (6 hours) - Must be selected from MUS 1188, MUS 1189, MUS 1196, or 1199

  • Electives (9 hours) - Selected from the following: MUS 2111, 2133, 2157, 3112, 3537, 3733, REL 2000, DMP 1501, or TA 2112.