Department of Music & Theatre Degree Programs

The music major or minor at Saint Joseph’s University provides a comprehensive curriculum that deepens musical understanding and awareness, fosters creative expression and encourages critical analysis and inquiry. It combines coursework in music theory, composition, history and performance. Students in the music major can also choose a concentration in Music Therapy or an advisory track in Music Technology and Production.

The theatre and film major at Saint Joseph's University nurtures creative expression and technical proficiency while fostering intellectual curiosity and cultural awareness. Students declare a concentration in film/TV, musical theatre or theatre.

The music industry minor at Saint Joseph’s University provides a strong foundation in the theoretical and creative aspects of music, along with practical training in business, music marketing and promotion.

The theatre studies minor offers students who have chosen to major in another discipline the opportunity to explore their interest in theatre. With its unique focus on acting, directing and theatre history, the minor develops skills that are valuable in any endeavor.