Undeclared Option
The Undeclared program provides a pathway of study to all majors in Berklee Online’s bachelor of professional studies degree program. Designed for students with limited or no previous college experience, you’ll have the expert guidance of an Academic Advisor on your journey toward earning a degree. In the Undeclared program, you’ll earn up to 45 credits that will automatically transfer into any one of Berklee Online’s degree majors, allowing you to begin your studies while having the freedom and time to decide on the major that is best suited to meet your educational and career goals.
Things to Know When Considering the Undeclared Option
Who is the Undeclared program best suited for?
The Undeclared program is designed for students who are interested in earning an online bachelor of professional studies degree but aren’t sure in which major they would like to earn a degree. This option is best suited for students who don’t have previous college experience and/or many eligible transfer credits.
If I am Undeclared, can I take courses that are not listed in the Undeclared curriculum?
Yes. We recommend that you work with your Academic Advisor to determine which courses are best suited to meet your educational and career goals, and will also transfer into your preferred major.
If I am in the Undeclared program, when can I declare a major?
Students in the Undeclared program can declare a major at any time and are not required to complete all 45 credits before declaring. We recommend that you contact your Academic Advisor to discuss declaring a major by the time you have completed 33 credits in the program.
How do I declare a major?
When you are ready to declare a major, contact your Academic Advisor. Your Advisor will guide you through the process of declaring a major and also let you know about any additional requirements that may need to be completed at the time of declaration.
What happens if I am not accepted into my preferred major?
Berklee Online offers a variety of degree majors, including a major in Interdisciplinary Music Studies (Create Your Own Major), that allow you to continue studying within your area of interest in the instance that you are not accepted into the major of your choice. Read Less
Curriculum
(45 of 120 Credits)
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Required courses (45 credits)
Online courses are 12 weeks in length. They are taught by our world renowned faculty in intimately-sized classes of 20 students or fewer.
- OLART-100Developing Your Artistry
- OMBUS-110Music Business 101 or OMBUS-240Music Business Trends and Strategies
- OLSOC-180Project Management for Musicians
- OEART-115Basic Ear Training 1
- OLMSC-130Applied Mathematics for Musicians
- OLART-216Creative Writing: Finding Your Voice or OLART-201Creative Writing: Literature Studies for Musicians or OLART-215Creative Writing: Poetry
- Complete one history course from the following:
- OLART-231Art History
- OLART-233Music History of the Western World 1: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque
- OLART-234Music History of the Western World 2: Classical, Romantic, and Modern
- OLART-170Rock History
- OLART-220History of Film Music
- Complete three Arts/Humanities courses (OLART) from the following:
- OLART-3103D Design with Blender
- OLART-231Art History
- OLART-216Creative Writing: Finding Your Voice
- OLART-205Game Design Principles
- OLART-201Creative Writing: Literature Studies for Musicians
- OLART-160Introduction to Digital Cinematography
- OLART-233Music History of the Western World 1: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque
- OLART-234Music History of the Western World 2: Classical, Romantic, and Modern
- OMPRD-250Music Video Editing with Final Cut Pro
- OLART-170Rock History
- OLART-220History of Film Music
- Complete one Harmony course (OHARM) from the following:
- OCOMP-110Music Theory and Composition 1
- OCOMP-111Music Theory and Composition 2
- OCOMP-210Music Theory and Composition 3
- OCOMP-211Music Theory and Composition 4
- Complete three social science courses (OLSOC) from the following:
- OLSOC-200Business Communications
- OLSOC-307Music Cognition
- OLSOC-180Project Management for Musicians
- OLSOC-150The Language of Film and TV
- OLSOC-210Music, Self, and Society
- Complete one math and natural & physical sciences (OLMSC) from the following:
- OLMSC-101Music Production 101
- OLMSC-260Sampling and Audio Production
- OMBUS-475Music Business Finance
- OMPRD-210Audio Fundamentals for Recording
- OLMSC-150Introduction to Computer Programming for Musicians
If I am in the Undeclared program, when do I declare a major?
Students in the Undeclared program can declare a major at any time and are not required to complete all 45 credits before declaring. We recommend that you contact your Academic Advisor to discuss declaring a major by the time you have completed 33 credits in the program.How to Apply
- Fill out the online application (15 minutes)
- Create a 500-750 word essay, or a 3-5 minute video essay
- Attach your official transcripts
- Ask for two letters of recommendation
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Tuition is $59,880 for a total of 120 credits. The degree program also includes a $75 (non-refundable) application fee and a one-time comprehensive fee of $350.
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