Arizona State University's West campus in Glendale, AZ, provides avenues for students to engage with music through its New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Rather than a traditional standalone department, music is explored within a broad liberal arts framework, fostering connections between musical study and diverse academic fields. This approach encourages a deeper understanding of music's place in culture and society. Students can access courses covering areas like music history, theory, and world music, participate in various student-led music activities, and connect with the dynamic local music scene. The New College offers a personalized educational setting, allowing students to integrate their passion for music into a flexible, interdisciplinary degree path while utilizing the extensive resources of the wider ASU system.
View MusicPart of the highly-ranked Arizona State University system, ASU-West offers a more intimate academic setting. Its modern campus buildings create a welcoming, collaborative environment in Phoenix, reflecting its solid national and global university standing among peers.