The Bachelor of Arts in music is a liberal arts degree designed for students who wish to develop their musical talents while acquiring a well-rounded education in other academic areas. Three tracks are offered for the student who wishes to combine musical study with a secondary area in audio production, music technology, or entrepreneurship. Students may enroll in the liberal studies track to combine musical study with a focus in business, psychology, mathematics, history, anthropology, and other fields to create a curriculum tailored to their academic and career interests.
Where a well-rounded music education meets real-world impact.
Cultivating professional performers, composers, and educators starts with understanding your individual needs and desires. We create uniquely relevant educational experiences in ways most larger music universities can鈥檛. With a primary focus on undergraduate instruction, students receive individual attention from world-travelled musicians, teachers, and scholars. Combined with SOTA鈥檚 creative learning culture, your music education will be personally rewarding and rich with unparalleled opportunities.
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September 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
Steely Library, Suite 410,
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS,
Kentucky,
41099, United States
Students should have completed secondary school coursework and any appropriate examination (if applicable).
English proficiency required for admission can be satisfied by any one of the following:
An official and satisfactory score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years. The minimum TOEFL scores to be considered for admission are a 500 on the paper-based exam or a 61 on the internet-based (iBT) exam.
Documentation of having satisfactorily completed freshman-level English composition at an American regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. and an overall acceptable GPA. Non-native speakers of English may still be asked to take the TOEFL if it has been several years since taking the English courses or if the student has returned to his or her home country for several years since taking the course.
A satisfactory score on the verbal portion of the ACT or SAT taken within the last two years. The minimum scores to be considered for admission are an ACT of 18 or SAT of 430 (through 3/15/16) or 25 (effective 3/16/16).
An official and satisfactory score from the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) taken within the last two years. The minimum IELTS scores to be considered for admission must include a cumulative band of 5.5 and sub-scores in reading and writing of 5.0 or better.
Successful completion of NKU鈥檚 American English Language Program with at least an 80% in each AELP class.
Priority deadline: For Fall Semester: April 15; Spring Semester: October 15
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
NKU has a focus on undergraduate research and experiential learning, and graduates develop versatile skill sets in preparation for employment.
