The mission of the Music Engineering Technology program is to:

• Provide the highest quality education in the field of music engineering.

• Promote advancements in the fidelity and creativity of music recording, production and reproduction.

• Promote advancements in the invention, design and implementation of audio hardware and software.

The goals of the Music Engineering Technology program are to:

• Further enhance the program's national and international stature.

• Obtain teaching infrastructure and resources needed to provide contemporary education in the field of music engineering technology.

• Ensure that curricular offerings are current and able to educate students in new and future theory and practice.

• To help graduates find professional career positions.

The Music Engineering Technology curriculum is designed for musicians interested in pursuing a career in music recording, audio hardware and software design, and related professions in the audio, audio-video, multimedia, and internet industries. The program is interdisciplinary in nature; it includes courses in music, music engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics. This program includes a minor in Electrical Engineering or a double major in Computer Science. Freshman students are expected to enroll in calculus, which carries a prerequisite of Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry. Prospective students are expected to have a strong background in music performance and in mathematics.