广度研究是一项灵活的计划，允许学生将音乐学与其他感兴趣的领域相结合。学生必须有一个明确的职业目标，这是其他音乐选择之一无法实现的。学生必须参加试镜并达到与其他学士学位课程相同的成绩要求。广度研究课程的学生参加与其他音乐专业相同的核心课程。高年级课程是与广度研究协调员共同决定的。广度研究的高级项目通常会涉及研究论文，以及在课堂上和通过研究获得的材料的实际应用。通常不允许高龄演奏会。
The Bachelor of Arts in Music option in Breadth Studies is a flexible program with minimum performance requirements that allows students to combine studies in music with other fields of interest (entrance audition required). Students must audition at the same level as other B.A. programs and have a clear career goal that cannot be met through one of the other CSUN Music options. <br>Music department graduates are gainfully employed in diverse positions throughout the world, including as teachers in public and private schools and colleges, practicing music therapists, conductors of orchestras and bands, published composers and arrangers, award-winning recording artists, performers in renowned opera companies, major symphony orchestras, recording studios and professional chamber ensembles, plus many graduates are involved with the entertainment industry in Southern California and elsewhere.