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Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

The B.A. in Music degree program was revised in Fall 2019. Students admitted into this degree program after Fall 2019 must follow the degree requirement check sheet posted here, which includes the KU Core. Students admitted to the B.A. in Music degree prior to Fall 2019 may continue to follow the requirements in place when first enrolling. These students may choose to instead follow the revised degree requirements. Contact Rita Riley, in the School of Music Student Services Office, Room 450 Murphy Hall, with any questions about this degree program.

Degree Requirements Checksheet 


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