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Commercial Music, Performance Emphasis A.A. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2023-24
Total Units:
60-62

First Year

Semester 1

13-15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
MUFHL 309
Introduction to American Popular Music
3
I
Maj
MUIVI 345
Beginning Piano I
1-2
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
VB
GE
INDIS 313 *
Freshman Seminar
3
IIIB
GE
ENGWR 300 ** / 488 H / ESLW 340
College Composition
3-4
IIA

*INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, please select a GE course from SCC General Education Area IIIb, such as HCD 310-College Success.


**If you don\'t place directly in ENGWR 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGWR 300 combo course.

Semester 2

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
MUFHL 320
Exploring Music
3
Maj
MUSM 342
Recording Studio Techniques I
3
Maj
MUSM 110
The Business of Music
3
ME
*Major Elective
1
GE
MATH 300 **
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
IIB
GE
Ethnic/Multicultural Studies
3
VI

*Major Elective - A minimum of 1 unit from the following: MUP 325, MUP 335, MUP 340, MUP 355, MUP 406, MUP 424.


**If you don\'t place directly in MATH 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course.

Second Year

Semester 3

15.5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
MUFHL 400
Music Theory and Musicianship I
4
Maj
MUIVI 380
Improvisation Workshop I
2
Maj
MUSM 330
Introduction to MIDI: Musical Instrument Digital Interface
2.5
GE
Natural Sciences
3
IV
GE
American Institutions
3
VA
GE
Physical Education
1
IIIA

Semester 4

15.5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
MUFHL 401 +
Music Theory and Musicianship II
4
Maj
MUSM 331 +
Intermediate MIDI: Musical Instrument Digital Interface
2.5
Maj
MUIVI 410
Applied Music
1
ME
*Major Elective
3
ME
*Major Elective
2
Elec
**Elective
3

+ Prerequisite for MUFHL 401: MUFHL 400 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for MUSM 331: MUSM 330 with a grade of "C" or better


*Major Elective - A minimum of 5 units from the following: MUFHL 310, MUFHL 311, MUFHL 321, MUFHL 330, MUFHL 410+, MUFHL 411+, MUFHL 430, MUFHL 431+, MUIVI 315, MUIVI 325+, MUIVI 330+, MUIVI 335, MUIVI 355+, MUIVI 356+, MUIVI 365+, MUSM 320, MUSM 321+, MUSM 344+, MUSM 350+

+ Prerequisite for MUFHL 410: MUFHL 401 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for MUFHL 411: MUFHL 410 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for MUFHL 431: MUFHL 430 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for MUIVI 325: MUIVI 315 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for MUIVI 330: MUIVI 325 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for MUIVI 355: MUIVI 346 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for MUIVI 356: MUIVI 355 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for MUIVI 365: MUIVI 355 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for MUSM 321: MUSM 320 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for MUSM 344: MUSM 306 or 342 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for MUSM 350: MUSM 344 and 356 with grades of "C" or better


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Sacramento City College.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s general education requirements – Area I; Area II(a) and II(b); Area III(a) and III(b), or Area III(c); Area IV; Area V; and Area VI – with an overall 2.0 GPA.
  4. Completion of all three competency requirements (reading, writing, and mathematics).


Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.


Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Support courses required for English and Math per placement.  Check your e-Services account under “Academic Records”  to determine your placements

Published November 27, 2023

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