Students who enroll in the Bachelor of Arts in Music (BAM) are expected to develop competencies that are intrinsically related to the overall mission of the University. At the end of the BAM program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a general education background that would facilitate understanding of the world, the development of critical thinking and communication skills, and would prepare the student for self-directed learning in the community.

2. Understand the fundamentals of music history and theory for the purpose of reading, performing, and producing music.

3. Demonstrate cross-cultural competence that would allow them to appreciate human musical creativity and understand and promote the development of musical expressions from different cultures, with a special emphasis on the Latino culture and heritage.

4. Apply a Christian world-view to leadership positions, situations, and challenges in the music world.

5. Demonstrate the Christian character and work ethics necessary to the application of musical knowledge and performance as a venue for the transformation of society.