Music Studies

Meet with the College of Fine Arts and Communications Advising Center to develop your academic plan.

Take advantage of the Student Learning Assistance Center (Tutoring).

Review the Music Education Checklist to learn your steps to success as a Music Studies major.

Adopt your University Seminar US1100 learning as key for first year success.

Join one or more of these student organizations for music: CTME, ASTA or ACDA.

Consider membership in music-related clubs found through the Bobcat Organization HUB.

Review your degree plan for courses that include the Service-Learning Excellence program.

Connect your schedule to the School of Music calendar each semester to attend performances and events.

Explore the TXST One Stop for more information about the scholarships provided to new and continuing students.

Attend an IDEA Center workshop to learn more about undergraduate research.

Develop and review your resume with Career Services.

Complete your Career Assessments, such as Focus2.

Create your LinkedIn profile and connect with colleagues and leaders.

Create your Handshake profile.

Meet with the College of Fine Arts and Communications Advising Center for questions about your major.

Fulfill upper level competency requirements.

Review tutoring options and study guides at the Center for Aural and Theory Tutoring.

Explore external scholarship opportunities such as the Fulbright Scholarship to take your expertise to unique locations abroad.

Share your knowledge as a Peer Mentor or Tutor at SLAC.

Sharpen your leadership as a member in one or more of the local or national music societies such as Sigma Alpha Iota or a professional organization in your music specialty.

Participate in The Big Event to give back to the regional community.

Attend a Nonprofit and Volunteer Fair from Student Involvement to jump into meaningful service in TXST’s community.

Consider study abroad options including faculty-led, exchange, virtual, and short-term affiliated programs which are available through Education Abroad.

Take advantage of professional development opportunities within the Texas Music Educators Association.

Explore internship opportunities and attend internship fairs with Career Services.

Review micro internship opportunities for professional development in which you learn and earn.

Attend a conference related to your major (get recommendations from a faculty) or your student organization.

Build Career & Graduate School Fairs into your schedule to ensure your connection maximum opportunities.

Join Employer Information Sessions at Career Services or your department.

Prepare to ace your job interviews with Career Services or your academic department.

Check your Degree Audit & meet with your academic advisor.

Explore next steps including a potential graduate degree in music.

Complement your degree with a micro credential

Meet with a faculty mentor or peer advisor.

Complete a capstone project related to major.

Seek out a leadership role with the Leadership & Service program.

Attend financial literacy workshops (e.g., budgeting, student loans, taxes).

Select a service activity through Student Involvement to give back to the area community.

Attend a Student Government Senate meeting to contribute to the TXST community.

Learn about Global Career Accelerator options that give you experience with global companies and in-demand tech skills

Attend a professional conference.

Deliver a presentation in a student conference, workshop, seminar or community organization.

Develop a full-time employment or graduate school plan with Career Services.

Attend employer info sessions at Career Services.

Complete your First Destination Survey to share your post-graduation plans.

Identify faculty and professional references.