BA in MUSIC

Music is the art of combining vocal or instrumental sound to evoke emotion, produce beauty of form, or create harmony, melody or rhythm. Humans have been making music since the beginning of time, and music is present in some form in every culture and society around the world. The music department at Valdosta State University prepares students to have lifelong careers as musicians, music educators or professionals who work in the field of music.

The Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Music (Education Track) does not lead to teacher certification. Students who complete the degree program have the opportunity to apply to the Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Music Education. Successful completion of the MAT will enable them to apply for initial teacher certification in Music Education.

Welcome to Valdosta State, a comprehensive university - meaning we offer associate, bachelor, graduate, and doctoral degrees - that serves the heart of South Georgia in one of its largest cities.

We love palm trees, live oaks, fountains, and sunny days on the Front Lawn. Our students love hands on experience, individual faculty interaction, and unique experiences like undergraduate research in the Florida Keys. Settled just fifteen minutes above the Florida state line, Valdosta State University offers in-state tuition to residents of Florida, as well as South Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee.

Valdosta State offers the best of both worlds — the extensive academic, cultural, and social opportunities of a major university and the small classes and close personal attention found at smaller institutions.