{"id":6415,"date":"2025-09-18T14:46:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T18:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6415"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:16:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:16:30","slug":"bmus-music","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/bmus-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Music<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=bmus\">BMUS<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/032923_3985_BMus-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/032923_3985_BMus-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students practice during Jazz band class.\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>The Bachelor of Music (BMus) degree is designed for students who are passionate about performance, education, and the art of music. As a BMus student, you\u2019ll study with internationally recognized faculty who perform with some of the world\u2019s leading ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera and La Scala. Their expertise and professional connections provide you with access to vibrant music communities in New York City and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>In the BMus program, you\u2019ll refine your artistry on your primary instrument or voice, participate in chamber and ensemble concerts and present two individual recitals. You\u2019ll work closely with faculty mentors who support your artistic and technical growth, preparing you for careers as performers, educators and scholars\u2014or for graduate study in music and teaching.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Concentrations in Composition, Jazz Studies, Music Education, Performance, School and Community Settings, and the Music\/Teaching P\u201312 (M.A.T.) Combined Program<\/li>\n<li>Individual recitals plus chamber music and ensemble opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Faculty with international performance and teaching experience<\/li>\n<li>Proximity to New York City\u2019s world-class music scene<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=cart\">College of the Arts<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=cali\">John J. Cali School of Music<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=arts-culture-design\">Arts, Culture and Design<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Concentrations Offered<\/strong><br \/>Composition; Jazz Studies; Performance; School and Community Settings<\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Music Concentrations<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Composition<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>The BMus in Music Composition prepares you to develop your unique artistic voice while building the skills to succeed as a professional composer or arranger. You\u2019ll study orchestration, counterpoint, electronic music, and analysis while creating original works performed in recitals and masterclasses. With mentorship from faculty composers, you\u2019ll gain the foundation to pursue graduate study or a career in film scoring, arranging and concert music or to pursue graduate studies in Composition.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/music-composition-bmus\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Jazz Studies<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>The Jazz Studies Concentration provides creative and innovative training in all styles of jazz for undergraduate students who wish to become jazz professionals. It honors the traditions of jazz while preparing you for today\u2019s professional world. You\u2019ll learn improvisation, theory, arranging and performance from acclaimed faculty and guest artists. With opportunities like Montclair\u2019s Immersive Residency Program and partnerships with Jazz at Lincoln Center, you\u2019ll be ready to contribute to the growth and future of this art form.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/music-jazz-studies-bmus\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Performance<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>The Performance Concentration focuses on the mastery of technical skills, broad solo and ensemble experience and the nurturing of artistic growth to help students reach their full potential. This concentration covers Instrumental, Keyboard and Voice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/music-performance-bmus\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">School and Community Settings<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>The School and Community Settings Concentration prepares you to teach in private schools or enter other music or non-music related fields. This concentration is ideal for students seeking careers in arts organizations, nonprofit work or informal teaching-learning environments. It does not lead to certification for teaching in the New Jersey public schools.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/music-school-community-settings-bmus\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Teach music<\/h2>\n<p>Earn a Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s degrees within five years with intensive study.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Combined Bachelor of Music &lpar;BMus&rpar; and Master of Arts &lpar;MAT&rpar;<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>This five-year combined program allows you to earn both your BM and Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) with P\u201312 certification. You\u2019ll gain advanced training in music making and pedagogy while completing coursework and fieldwork in education. This accelerated pathway prepares you for a teaching career with the added advantage of graduate-level expertise and credentials. It also offers you the opportunity to combine study for a Bachelor of Music in Music Education with advanced study for the Master of Arts in Teaching, leading to certification for teaching music and students with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/music-combined-bmus-mat\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Application Requirements and Audition Overview<\/h2>\n<p>All applicants must complete both an application and an audition (or portfolio\/interview, depending on program). Please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/john-j-cali-school-of-music\/apply\/\">detailed audition requirements<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/john-j-cali-school-of-music\/apply\/undergraduate-audition-requirements\/\">repertoire requirements<\/a> thoroughly and carefully to avoid delays.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\"><br \/>\n<strong>First-year and Transfer Students:<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Submit your completed <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">application<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/john-j-cali-school-of-music\/apply\/undergraduate-audition-requirements\/\">detailed requirements and repertoire<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Register for an audition via the private link in your application portal.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare Your Audition: applicants have the option to schedule in-person or submit a video, review the detailed auditions page for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Current Montclair Students<\/strong> (Change of Major):<br \/>\nNo new application required, send an email with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full name<\/li>\n<li>Instrument\/voice<\/li>\n<li>Desired concentration<\/li>\n<li>Short statement of purpose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To Linsay Setzer (<a href=\"mailto:setzerl@montclair.edu\">setzerl@montclair.edu<\/a>), Coordinator of Music Admissions to register for an audition (in-person only).<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/BMus-MUED-WADDE-by-Isa-Adorno.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/BMus-MUED-WADDE-by-Isa-Adorno.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students playing drums\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 32.31 ms --><!-- decode:  0.25 ms --><!-- output:  0.06 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Marissa Silverman profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/2025\/user\/drmarissasilverman8.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/2025\/user\/drmarissasilverman8.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~silvermanm\">Marissa Silverman<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:silvermanm@montclair.edu\">silvermanm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Oscar Perez profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/7427\/user\/img2742b1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/7427\/user\/img2742b1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~perezo\">Oscar Perez<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Assistant Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:perezo@montclair.edu\">perezo@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Aaron Helgeson profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/11095\/user\/profilephoto.000.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/11095\/user\/profilephoto.000.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~helgesona\">Aaron Helgeson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:helgesona@montclair.edu\">helgesona@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Lori McCann profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/1902\/user\/loriglasses300dpi.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/1902\/user\/loriglasses300dpi.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~mccannl\">Lori McCann<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:mccannl@montclair.edu\">mccannl@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Beth Roberts profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/10621\/user\/imgbeth5396finalimage21.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/10621\/user\/imgbeth5396finalimage21.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~robertsb\">Beth Roberts<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:robertsb@montclair.edu\">robertsb@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Kathryn Lockwood profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/7565\/user\/kathrynlockwood.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/7565\/user\/kathrynlockwood.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~lockwoodka\">Kathryn Lockwood<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:lockwoodka@montclair.edu\">lockwoodka@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Micah Killion profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/15385\/user\/micahportraits150original.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/15385\/user\/micahportraits150original.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~killionm\">Micah Killion<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Assistant Teaching Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:killionm@montclair.edu\">killionm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Oren Fader profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/11141\/user\/loresorennewgood.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/11141\/user\/loresorennewgood.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~fadero\">Oren Fader<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Adjunct Instructor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:fadero@montclair.edu\">fadero@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"David Witten profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/124\/user\/DW2_Mike_Peters_110409_2672_WittenD.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/124\/user\/DW2_Mike_Peters_110409_2672_WittenD.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~wittend\">David Witten<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:wittend@montclair.edu\">wittend@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"no-photo\"><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~borghie\">Eric Borghi<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Adjunct Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:borghie@montclair.edu\">borghie@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"no-photo\"><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~baronb\">Benjamin Baron<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Adjunct Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:baronb@montclair.edu\">baronb@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-music-therapy\/\" class=\"name\">Music Therapy<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BA &bull; Major<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/john-j-cali-school-of-music\/\">John J. Cali School of Music<\/a><\/p>The John J. Cali School of Music is a comprehensive, professional school of music centered on preparing the creative leaders of tomorrow. The school is dedicated to a premier artistic and academic education offering exceptional conservatory-level training in best-in-class facilities.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-7212\">973-655-7212<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Chapin Hall<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014ÌÇÐÄvlog offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. 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