Music Degree

The music program at Southwestern College – WInfield prepares students to become a performing musician, music educator, composer, theorist, musicologist, or a professional in another musical field. The program focuses on learning to play music as well as music history, theory, and composition. Program courses include: performance, music history and literature, composition, music theory, arts management, and conducting. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer music degrees.

The Music program at SCCC is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation since 1929.

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Southwestern College – WInfield (SCCC)

1801 N. Kansas Ave., Liberal, KS

Southwestern College is a nonprofit private institution located in Winfield, KS and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. About a thousand students enroll at Southwestern College yearly.

Students may select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1160 to 1450, or an ACT composite score within the range of 19 to 24. This school has an acceptance rate of around 87 percent of which only 48 percent chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at sckans.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $24,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $3,200 annually. Students at Southwestern College may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Southwestern College is the "Moundbuilders", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA. Sports available may include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.sckans.edu to view additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Singers

Description

Sing songs on stage, radio, television, or motion pictures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, singers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).