Offered in: Chicago

The goal of this interdisciplinary degree program is to enable students to create original applications such as music software, music authoring systems, algorithmic composition, and video game music through study of both music composition and computer programming. The degree provides general courses from both music composition and computer science, including musicianship and music history, music composition techniques, advanced music theoretical studies, electroacoustic music, mathematics, database systems, operating systems, software engineering, algorithmic design, and programming languages. 

Admission Requirements

Please consult the CCPA Admission and Audition Information web page for audition requirements for prospective Music and Computing majors.

Program Requirements

The degree entails 121 credit hours, comprising general studies, music and music composition, and computer science. During the senior year, students will complete a Capstone Project that demonstrates creative ability in combining music and computer programming.

Residency Requirement

A student must earn at least 60 credit hours at Roosevelt University.

Minimum Grade Requirements

C- is the minimum passing grade in MCMP 311, 312, 313, and 314. The grade of B- is the minimum passing grade in the Senior Capstone course.

A student must earn a GPA of at least 3.0 in all major area coursework.

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.