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Music AA-T Degree - California State University GE Breadth

The AA-T program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a campus of a California State University (CSU).  Other than the required core, the courses you choose to complete this degree will depend to some extent on the selected CSU for transfer. 

Total Units:
67-69

First Year

Semester 1

18-19 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
1 unit from List A
1
See List A
See List A
MUFHL 400
Music Theory and Musicianship I
4
Co-req: MUIVI 340
F
CSU Area C1
MUIVI 410 1 Z
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412, or 414 & MUP 310, 312, 330 335, 357, 358, 360 or 362
F, S
CSU Area A2-Written Communication Z
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CSU Area A2
CSU Area B4-Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning Z
3-4
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CSU Area B4
MUIVI 340 Z
Beginning Piano
2
Check Class Schedule for offering
CSU Area C1
MUFHL 402
Music Theory I
3
Co-req: MUFHL 403
Check Class Schedule for offering
MUFHL 403
Musicianship I
1
Advisory: MUFHL 402; Co-req: MUFHL 402 & MUIVI 340
Check Class Schedule for offering
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 Students must enroll in MUIVI 410 each semester for 4 semesters.


Semester 2

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
1 unit from List A
1
See List A
See List A
MUFHL 404
Music Theory II
3
MUFHL 402
MUIVI 410 1 Z
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412, or 414 & MUP 310, 312, 330 335, 357, 358, 360 or 362
F, S
MUFHL 405
Musicianship II
1
MUFHL 402 & 403; Advisory: co-req of MUFHL 404 & MUIVI 341
S
CSU Area A1-Oral Communication Z
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area A1
CSU Area A3-Critical Thinking Z
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area A3
CSU Area B1-Physical Science Z
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area B1
CSU Area B3-Lab Z
1
F, S, Su
CSU Area B3
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 Students must enroll in MUIVI 410 each semester for 4 semesters.


Year 2

Semester 3

18 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
1 unit from List A
1
See List A
See List A
MUFHL 412
Music Theory III
3
MUFHL 404
F
MUIVI 410 1 Z
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412, or 414 & MUP 310, 312, 330 335, 357, 358, 360 or 362
F, S
MUFHL 413
Musicianship III
1
MUFHL 404 & 405; Advisory: co-req MUFHL 412
F
CSU Area C1-Arts or C2-Humanities 2 Z
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area C1 or C2
CSU Area E-Lifelong Learning & Self-Development Z
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area E
CSU Area B2-Life Science Z
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area B2
CSU Area D-Social & Behavioral Sciences 2 3 Z
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area D
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 Students must enroll in MUIVI 410 each semester for 4 semesters.

2 If MUIVI 340 is not taken.

3 Select a course that will also meet CSU Graduation Requirements.


Semester 4

15-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
1 unit from List A
1-2
See List A
See List A
MUFHL 414
Music Theory IV
3
MUFHL 412
S
MUIVI 410 Z
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412, or 414 & MUP 310, 312, 330, 335, 357, 358, 360 or 362
F, S
MUFHL 415
Musicianship IV
1
MUFHL 412; Advisory: co-req MUFHL 414
S
CSU Area D-Social & Behavioral Sciences 2 Z
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area D
CSU Area F-Ethnic Studies Z
3
Check Class Schedule for offerings
CSU Area F
CSU Area C2-Humanities Z
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area C2
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available  (P) = partially online

1 Students must enroll in MUIVI 410 each semester for 4 semesters.

2 Select a course that will also meet CSU Graduation Requirements.


List A-a minimum of 4 units from the following*

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MUP 310 Z
Orchestra or
2
Be able to read music & perform on orchestral instrument
F, S
CSU Area C1
MUP 312 1
Orchestra
1
Students admitted by audition
Check Class Schedule for Offering
MUP 330 Z
Concert Band or
2
Be able to read music and perform on concert band instrument; Students will be admitted to this course by audition only. Audition times/dates will be announced by the department.
F, S
MUP 335 1
Concert Band
1
Students admitted by audition.
Check Class Schedule for offering
MUP 357 Z
College Chorus or
2
F, S
CSU Area C1
MUP 358
College Chorus Chorale
1
Voice placement or audition required
Check Class Schedule for offering
MUP 360 Z
Chamber Singers or
2
Audition required. Advisory: MUP 350 or 357; students strongly advised to document pervious choral experience.
F
CSU Area C1
MUP 362
Chamber Singers Chorale
1
Audition required. Advisory: MUP 350, 357 or 358; students strongly advised to document pervious choral experience.
Check Class Schedule for offering
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

* All music major is required to enroll in 1 MUP course each semester for a minimum total of 4 units for the degree.

Students seeking both the AA-T and AA degree in music should take MUP 310, MUP 330, MUP 357 or MUP 360.  For the AA-T, MUP 312, 335, 358 or 362 are required.  Please see the Music Counselor or Music Department Chair for more information.

1 Required for the AA-T.


Career Options/Outlook:

There are diverse career opportunities with a degree in music.  For example, Secondary School Music Teachers teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies, at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to the subject matter specialty. Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical groups. Career opportunities require more than an associate degree.

A sample of reported job titles:

Music teacher, Cellist, English Horn Player, Horn Player, Musician, Oboist, Orchestra Musician, Percussionist, Timpanist, Violinist, Violist

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

1,360

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

25% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$40.61/hr

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC Area, CSU Area or IGETC Area without pre- or co-requisite can be taken at any semester.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Published August 11, 2023

Counselor Contact: Mike Chappell  | Faculty Contact: Maxwell Kiesner

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