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Associate of Music
- Las Vegas, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Music is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Music and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Performance
- Composition and arranging
- Private studio teaching
- Music library science
- Arts management
Curriculum
- Music theory
- Aural skills
- Class piano
- Music history and ethnomusicology
- Conducting
- Arranging and orchestration
- Music technology
- Electronic music and applied lessons with ensembles
- Depending on emphasis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Open to F-1 applicants with a high school diploma or official English transcripts
- A passport copy
- A bank statement and sponsor letter for the I-20
- proof of English proficiency (IELTS 6
- TOEFL iBT 4
- Duolingo 90 or PTE 51
- Scores under two years old). Limited-entry health programmes also require a health programs orientation and advisor meeting. Source: CSN International Center admissions page
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or transcripts (official English transcripts); passport copy, bank statement and sponsor letter for the I-20; transfer applicants also submit college transcripts and SEVIS transfer-in form
Language tests
- IELTS 6
- TOEFL iBT 4 (new scale)
- Duolingo 90
- PTE Academic 51
Documents you’ll need
- International Student Application
- Passport Copy
- Bank Statement
- Academic Transcripts or High School Diploma
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Letter of Educational Goals
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $14,218 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $25 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Las Vegas |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts and Letters |
| Department | Department of Fine Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $14,218 USD per year. The application fee is $25 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,705 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4 (new scale), Duolingo 90, PTE Academic 51.
8243 scholarships are connected to this program.

