Valparaiso University
| Valparaiso, Indiana, the home of Valparaiso University, is a city of nearly 34,000, attractively situated in a rural setting at the edge of the busy industrial district of Northwest Indiana. Its most celebrated event is the annual Popcorn Festival, honoring the heritage of the famous agronomist and businessman Orville Redenbacher, who made Valparaiso his home. A number of community organizations in Valparaiso have mutually beneficial relationships with the University, offering sites for service learning and community service. Nearby Merrillville, Indiana, is the site of the Westfield Southlake Shopping Center, a large complex of retail, dining, and cinema establishments. Just an hour’s drive from campus is the city of Chicago, offering almost limitless resources for culture and entertainment. Chicago is easily accessible by bus or train, and the University often charters buses so that students and faculty can take advantage of the theatres, museums, and other educational benefits of this great city. |
Degree
| Bachelor of Arts in Music | The bachelor of arts in music, the traditional liberal arts music track, allows time for a second major or a minor, if carefully planned. An international or urban semester is also possible. |
| Bachelor of Music | The bachelor of music is a professional degree, earned through concentrated study in one of three tracks: performance, church music, or composition. This degree program is designed for students who want to become professional church musicians, studio music teachers, composers, music professors, or professional performers. The degree is also excellent preparation for graduate-level study of music. |
| Bachelor of Music Education | The bachelor of music education is a professional degree and may lead to P-12 certification in a combination of vocal, instrumental, and general music. |
| Bachelor of Music Therapy | The Bachelor of Music Therapy is a professional degree and prepares students for Music Therapy Board Certification in educational, healthcare, correctional, psychological, wellness, and other settings. |
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