Arts Division
Degree A0347
Music is a broad-base academic discipline with foundational coursework in theory and performance. By providing a theoretical understanding of the development and creation of music, along with requisite technical proficiency, it is expected that these skills will be used to demonstrate musical sensitivity and creativity as a soloist or in the context of a musical ensemble. To further foster these skills, optional courses in the areas of piano and music history should also be taken. The degree requires four semesters of theory, four semesters of applied music (lessons), and four semester of musical ensemble to provide the skills necessary for transferring to a 4-year institution to pursue a degree in music, including composition, performance, and/or music education.
To earn an Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree, a student must complete a minimum of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU system that consist of the IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units more. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Required Courses
Course List
Course Prefix |
Course Name |
Units |
MUS 110 | Music Fundamentals | 3 |
MUS 120 | Music Theory I | 3 |
MUS 125 | Musicianship I | 1 |
MUS 130 | Music Theory II | 3 |
MUS 135 | Musicianship II | 1 |
MUS 140 | Music Theory III | 3 |
MUS 145 | Musicianship III | 1 |
MUS 160 | Individual Instruction Complete 2 units | 0.5 |
| 4-6 |
MUS 27 | Chamber Music | |
MUS 31 | Concert Choir | |
MUS 33 | Opera Scenes | |
MUS 34 | Women's Vocal Ensemble | |
MUS 100 | Introduction to Western Classical Music | |
or MUS 100H | Introduction to Western Classical Music - Honors |
or MUS 105 | Western Music History I: Antiquity to 1750 |
or MUS 106 | Western Music History II: 1750 to Present |
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