About the Bachelor of Music

Viterbo's Bachelor of Music degree is for students who want a professional degree in music with the flexibility to pursue numerous areas of specialty. 

Bachelor of Music students have available credits to either pursue a music-area concentration or to double major. These options uniquely prepare students for professional careers in the field of music, such as performance, music education, music business, non-profit work, or church musician, to name a few. The program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Program Highlights:

• Triple Threat Voice Training: Classical, Music Theatre, and Contemporary
• Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (50 + years)
• International and regional touring for choral ensembles 
• Artist-faculty with extensive performing and teaching experience
• Performance opportunities: two main stage productions, a chamber opera series, two show choirs, three repertoire choirs, student recitals, and competitions.

Undecided? You’re in the Right Place.

The Viterbo Track is a guided program designed to help you explore your interests, discover your strengths, and create a plan — all while staying on track to graduate on time.

This path gives you the guidance and flexibility to explore your options before declaring a major. You’ll have up to two years to discover what inspires you, all while staying on track to graduate and prepare for a purposeful future.

The Viterbo Track PDF Sample Plan

About the Art Therapy Pre-Professional Track

The Viterbo University pre-art therapy program provides students with a strong foundation at the baccalaureate level that helps them prepare for graduate studies in art therapy and art in communities.

This program has three philosophic purposes: to mentor students in art theory and practice; to prepare students to make meaningful choices concerning their career path in art therapy and art in community settings; and to prepare students academically for successful entry into an accredited art therapy program. Entry into an art therapy program requires students to have completed specific course requirements and a studio portfolio.

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Veterinarians are trained to diagnose, treat, and help prevent disease and disabilities in animals. Veterinarians serve the needs of the public by practicing preventive medicine in relation to both human and animal health, the solution of agricultural and wildlife problems, and humane care of companion animals.

Viterbo prepares students for the rigorous graduate-level education required to become veterinarians through a strong foundation in science, patient care, and critical thinking. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to pursue admission to professional veterinary programs and succeed in this growing health care field.

Program Highlights:

• 94% acceptance rate into professional and graduate schools
• Challenging, immersive learning for a competitive edge
• Faculty-guided research experiences
• Course-embedded tutoring
• 1:1 personalized advising from a faculty mentor all four years
• Opportunities to connect with leading health care systems like Emplify Health and Mayo Clinic Health System for internships, job shadowing, and employment. 

Pre-Podiatry

Podiatry is a medical specialty focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and management of diseases, defects, and injuries to the foot, ankle, and lower limb.

Viterbo prepares students for the rigorous graduate-level education required to become podiatrists through a strong foundation in science, patient care, and critical thinking. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to pursue admission to professional podiatry programs and succeed in this growing health care field.

Program Highlights:

• 94% acceptance rate into professional and graduate schools
• Challenging, immersive learning for a competitive edge
• Faculty-guided research experiences
• Course-embedded tutoring
• 1:1 personalized advising from a faculty mentor all four years
• Opportunities to connect with leading health care systems like Emplify Health and Mayo Clinic Health System for internships, job shadowing, and employment. 

Pre-Physician Assistant

Physician assistants (PAs) are part of the health care team that provides basic medical care under the supervision of a physician. They take medical histories, perform examinations, treat patients, see to minor injuries, prescribe medication, order lab work, and interpret results.

Viterbo prepares students for the rigorous graduate-level education required to become physician assistants through a strong foundation in science, patient care, and critical thinking. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to pursue admission to professional physician assistant programs and succeed in this growing health care field.

Program Highlights:

• 94% acceptance rate into professional and graduate schools
• Challenging, immersive learning for a competitive edge
• Faculty-guided research experiences
• Course-embedded tutoring
• 1:1 personalized advising from a faculty mentor all four years
• Opportunities to connect with leading health care systems like Emplify Health and Mayo Clinic Health System for internships, job shadowing, and employment. 

Pre-Physical Therapy

Physical therapists (PTs) diagnose and treat individuals who have limitations in their ability to move and perform functional activities as well as they would like in their daily lives. They work with patients to regain or maximize movement in major extremities or regions of the body relating to the major extremities. Physical therapists examine each individual and develop a health treatment plan to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

Viterbo prepares students for the rigorous graduate-level education required to become physical therapists through a strong foundation in science, patient care, and critical thinking. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to pursue admission to professional Physical therapy programs and succeed in this growing health care field.

Program Highlights:

• 94% acceptance rate into professional and graduate schools
• Challenging, immersive learning for a competitive edge
• Faculty-guided research experiences
• Course-embedded tutoring
• 1:1 personalized advising from a faculty mentor all four years
• Opportunities to connect with leading health care systems like Emplify Health and Mayo Clinic Health System for internships, job shadowing, and employment. 

Pre-Pharmacy

Pharmacists are an integral part of the primary health care system. They educate patients about different medications and serve to ensure safe administration of drugs. Pharmacists also serve to advise other health care providers about drug treatment plans, monitor drug therapy, and they may do research and clinical studies.

Viterbo prepares students for the rigorous graduate-level education required to become pharmacists through a strong foundation in science, patient care, and critical thinking. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to pursue admission to professional pharmacy programs and succeed in this growing health care field.

Program Highlights:

• 94% acceptance rate into professional and graduate schools
• Challenging, immersive learning for a competitive edge
• Faculty-guided research experiences
• Course-embedded tutoring
• 1:1 personalized advising from a faculty mentor all four years
• Opportunities to connect with leading health care systems like Emplify Health and Mayo Clinic Health System for internships, job shadowing, and employment. 

Pre-Pathology Assistant

A pathology assistant (PA) provides various services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. PAs are trained to provide accurate and timely processing of a variety of laboratory specimens, including the majority of pathological specimens.

Viterbo prepares students for the rigorous graduate-level education required to become pathology assistants through a strong foundation in science, patient care, and critical thinking. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to pursue admission to professional pathology assistant programs and succeed in this growing health care field.

Program Highlights:

• 94% acceptance rate into professional and graduate schools
• Challenging, immersive learning for a competitive edge
• Faculty-guided research experiences
• Course-embedded tutoring
• 1:1 personalized advising from a faculty mentor all four years
• Opportunities to connect with leading health care systems like Emplify Health and Mayo Clinic Health System for internships, job shadowing, and employment. 

Pre-Optometry

Optometrists are primary health care providers who diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system.

Viterbo prepares students for the rigorous graduate-level education required to become optometrists through a strong foundation in science, patient care, and critical thinking. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to pursue admission to professional optometry programs and succeed in this growing health care field.

Program Highlights:

• 94% acceptance rate into professional and graduate schools
• Challenging, immersive learning for a competitive edge
• Faculty-guided research experiences
• Course-embedded tutoring
• 1:1 personalized advising from a faculty mentor all four years
• Opportunities to connect with leading health care systems like Emplify Health and Mayo Clinic Health System for internships, job shadowing, and employment.