Bachelor of Music

The general education program is complemented by specific requirements for each of the seven baccalaureate degree programs. The student must complete all requirements for the degree plan selected before graduation. The completion of the general education requirements and the degree requirements comprise a cohesive liberal arts basis, preparing students for study in professional subject disciplines.

Humanities

2 courses, as listed below (at least 6 hours)

CBIB 113 - Old Testament History Semester Hours: Three
OR
CBIB 213 - Old Testament Theology Semester Hours: Three *
CBIB 123 - New Testament History Semester Hours: Three
OR
CBIB 223 - New Testament Theology Semester Hours: Three *

Health and Sport Sciences

3 hours

KHSC 333 - Health and Wellness Semester Hours: Three

Technology and Information Literacy

One course from the following (at least 3 hours)^§

BCIS 103 - Survey of Computing Semester Hours: Three
OR
EDUC 373 - Technology and Instructional Media Semester Hours: Three
OR
Proof of demonstrated competency by exam testing out

Note(s)

^§ For transfer credit to be equated to this course the transfer course must have been completed within seven (7) years prior to initial registration at Missouri Baptist University. Former MBU students who are readmitting into the University must also have completed BCIS 103, EDUC 373, or an equivalent course within seven (7) years prior to the first semester of returning registration.

Interdisciplinary Studies

2 courses (3-4 hours)

IDST 101 - Collegiate Seminar Semester Hours: One (required for students entering MBU as freshmen)
OR
HONR 111 - Honors Seminar I Semester Hours: One (required for students admitted to MBU Honors entering as freshmen in place of IDST 101)
OR
IDST 200 - Transfer Student Orientation Semester Hours: Zero
IDST 403 - World Citizen Semester Hours: Three
OR
HONR 413 - Honors Senior Seminar Semester Hours: Three (required for students in MBU Honors in place of IDST 403)

Total Hours: 15-16

*All ministry majors should take CBIB 213 - Old Testament Theology and CBIB 223 - New Testament Theology in place of CBIB 113 and CBIB 123 . Other students interested in this option must be approved by the instructor.

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