Bachelor of Arts in Music Ministry
This major prepares students for a career as a parish music director, conducting and organizing the musical components of worship for a variety of worship styles as a performer and an ensemble director. All students are required to choose a performance area (organ, piano, vocal, instrumental or guitar) in which to specialize.
Core Requirements - 55 to 57 academic hours
English - 12 academic hours
ENG 1316 Freshman English I
ENG 1317 Introduction to Literature
ENG Elective - Literature
ENG Elective
Fine Arts - 3 academic hours
Any ART, Drama or MUS course(s). Courses used to meet this core requirement may not be used in fulfilling requirements in the major.
Leadership – 1 academic hour
LDR 1100 Life and Leadership
Mathematics - 3 academic hours
MTH 1323 Quantitative Literacy or higher
Natural Science - 6 to 8 academic hours
Any natural science lab course plus any three or four-academic hour natural science course unless otherwise indicated.
Physical Education - 3 academic hours
KIN Elective - Fitness Activity
KIN Elective - Skill Activity
KIN Elective - Fitness or Skill Activity
Social/Behavioral Sciences - 12 academic hours
HIS 1301 US History to 1877 or
HIS 1302 US History from 1877
GOV 1303 Introduction to American Government
Plus any two three-academic hour courses from among economics (ECO), history (HIS), geography (GRG), government (GOV), psychology (PSY), or sociology (SOC).
Speech - 3 academic hours
SPE 2301 Fundamentals of Speech
Religion - 12 academic hours
REL 1301 New Testament History and Reading
REL 1311 History and Literature of the Old Testament
REL Elective
REL Elective
Classics/Humanities
One of the following courses must be included in the core, major, minor, or general electives - 3 academic hours
ENG 2301 World Literature: Classicism
HIS 2321 History of Western Civilization to 1715
HIS 3314 Traditions/Values of Classical Civilization
PHL 3301 Survey of Western Philosophy
Computer Competency
CIS 1301 Introduction to Personal Computers or
Competency Exam (no credit)
Foreign Language
Complete two consecutive terms (at least six academic hours) of a non- English language
Music Ministry Major Requirements – 60-61 academic hours
Large Music Ensemble - (four credits required) Participation in an ensemble is required every term. Ensemble must correspond to instrumental emphasis. Piano, organ and guitar emphasis may choose one ensemble to receive four credits.
MUS 1124 University Choir
MUS 1127 Wind Ensemble Small Ensemble (one credit required in one ensemble below)
MUS 1128 Instrumental Ensembles
MUS 1129 Vocal Ensembles
MUS 1130 Living Praise
MUS 1131 Jazz Ensemble
Plus the following:
MUS/DCE 3230 Contemporary Worship Program
MUS 1110 Piano (proficiency required; credits will vary; one credit required)
MUS 2118 Sight Singing Ear Training I
MUS 2119 Sight Singing Ear Training II
MUS 2314 Conducting I
MUS 2334 Music Theory I
MUS 2335 Music Theory II
MUS 3336 Music Theory III
MUS 3337 Music Theory IV
MUS 3362 Worship and Music
MUS 3332 Orchestration
MUS 3342 History of Music I
MUS 3344 History of Music II
MUS 4105 Senior Recital (full)
MUS 4110 Worship Internship
Additionally, students must select one of the following specializations:
Vocal - 21 academic hours
MUS 1120 Vocal Technique
MUS 1189 Voice Lessons (three times)
MUS 3219 Voice Lessons (four times)
MUS 3323 Conducting II (choir)
MUS 3354 Children's Choir
MUS 3356 Adult Choir
Instrumental - 22 academic hours
MUS 11xx Primary Instrument Lessons (four times)
MUS 11xx Secondary Instrument Lessons (four times)
MUS 32xx Primary Instrument Lessons (four times)
MUS 3323 Conducting II (choir)
MUS 3356 Adult Choir
Organ - 22 academic hours
MUS 1112 Organ Lessons (four times)
MUS 1142 Organ Design
MUS 1120 Vocal Technique
MUS 3212 Organ Lessons (four times)
MUS 3323 Conducting II (choir)
MUS 3356 Adult Choir
MUS 4212 Service Playing
Piano - 22 academic hours
MUS 1110 Piano Lessons (four times)
MUS 1120 Vocal Technique
MUS 1189 Voice Lessons
MUS 3210 Piano Lessons (four times)
MUS 3323 Conducting II (choir)
MUS 3356 Adult Choir
MUS 4212 Service Playing
Guitar - 22 academic hours
MUS 1111 Guitar Lessons (four times)
MUS 11xx Secondary Instrument (three times)
MUS 1120 Vocal Technique
MUS 3211 Guitar Lessons (four times)
MUS 3323 Conducting II (choir)
MUS 3356 Adult Choir
Elective Hours: Elective courses can be used to bring the number of academic hours up to the minimum requirement of 128, of which 39 must be upper level.
Sophomore, Pre-Nursing
I love that we are in such a convenient location. Lake Travis and downtown Austin are not that far from campus, so there is a little bit of everything to do.
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Emily Gonzales
Sophomore, Pre-Nursing
My hometown is Sugar Land, TX.
The highlight of my time at CTX is definitely meeting new people. I was a little nervous about meeting my roommate, but after living with her for a couple weeks, we noticed that we are very similar. I love being part of a Christian university because it allows me to meet people that believe in the same religious beliefs as I do. I have met so many people that share the same values as I do and I don’t believe I would have had this chance at any other university.
I think CTX is unique because of the campus. I love that we are in such a convenient location. Lake Travis and downtown Austin are not that far from campus, so there is a little bit of everything to do. the interpersonal relationships that students form with professors. The faculty and staff genuinely care about you as a person.
The professor that impacted me the most is everyone! I can’t say that just one professor has impacted me the most. Each professor I have had has made such an impact on my life. Each one has taken time out to help me in class and outside of class as well. Each professor has made it their responsibility to make sure that I understand all the material taught in class. They all take the time out of their busy schedule to make sure that I succeed, and I feel very blessed to be apart of such a caring University.
My advice to incoming pre-nursing students is to take everything a semester at a time. I would say that if they look at all the courses they will have to take, there is a high chance they might overwhelm themselves. Plan out which courses they will take during each semester and then start from there. Study hard and give it your all!
The professors, faculty and my peers constantly remind me that God is always there for all of us. Being a part of Concordia helps me remind myself as well as others that we can be open about our faith and we should spread the word for our Lord and Savior. There is such a positive attitude shared all across campus and that helps me be positive and be a better person and a Christian Leader.
Mike Rohr
Assistant Director Traditional Undergraduate Admissions; Admissions Counselor for residents in the following zip codes: 78600-78649
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Mike Rohr
Education: B.B.A. from Concordia University Nebraska
Hometown: Austin, TX. Born and raised in Tobias, NE.
I enjoy going to work every morning because I love working with the people in Admissions. It’s a great team! Each day is new and exciting and I can’t wait to meet future students and learn their stories.
If I won the lottery, the first thing I would buy is the Kansas City Royals so I could make myself the General Manager and return them to prominence.
I believe in Concordia because I have seen seniors in high school grow and develop academically, spiritually, and as a person ready to go out and make their mark in the world. To see their maturation and growth daily is remarkable and gives me so many examples to give to prospective students. The mission of Concordia University Texas is to develop Christian leaders. I contribute to this mission by being involved at campus activities. I have helped these students in the admission process and I want to be there to support them whether it is in athletics, music, academics, or just having a conversation with a student around campus.