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The Department of Music offers three programs of study—Music Education, Church Music (5-year), Music Ministries (4-year), as well as a minor in music. The Music Education and Church Music programs award both a degree in music and a degree in Bible.

MUSIC EDUCATION (Five-year program)
B.S. in Bible and the Bachelor of Sacred Music (B.S.M.): 170 credit hours are required for graduation. Graduates are certified for K-12 Music by the state of Pennsylvania. This program is designed for those who are preparing for a career in the public school, Christian school, or independent studio.

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CHURCH MUSIC (Five-year program)
B.S. in Bible and the Bachelor of Sacred Music (B.S.M.): 162 credit hours are required for graduation. The program is designed for those who are preparing for church ministry that includes pastoral responsibilities, direction of singers and instrumentalists, teaching of both adults and children, and mentoring and supervising other musicians.

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MUSIC MINISTRIES (Four-year program)
B.S. in Bible: 133 credit hours are required for graduation. This program is designed for those who are preparing for church ministry in which music leadership will be an integral part. At any point in this program, students may transfer their credits to the 5-year Church Music program and earn the B.S.M. degree.

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WORSHIP PASTOR (Four-year program)
The Worship Pastor program is for students who want to serve in a pastoral role, focusing on worship and music. Course requirements include classes in music, worship, and pastoral ministries.

MINOR IN MUSIC
This program is designed for students who wish to include music as a significant elective area to their major program of study. Courses may be freely distributed among other classes with one exception: the two ensemble credits must be earned in consecutive fall and spring semesters (See Ensembles). Minor in Music: 15 credits.

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