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Commercial Music, Songwriting/Arranging 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
MUSM 342
Recording Studio Techniques I
3
Maj
MUFHL 309
Introduction to American Popular Music
3
I
Maj
MUIVI 345
Beginning Piano I
1-2
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

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
MUFHL 320
Exploring Music
3
Maj
MUSM 320
Contemporary Songwriting
3
GE
MATH 300 **
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
IIB
GE
American Institutions
3
VA
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
VB

**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
MUSM 321 +
Contemporary Songwriting
3
Maj
MUFHL 400
Music Theory and Musicianship I
4
Maj
MUSM 330
Introduction to MIDI: Musical Instrument Digital Interface
2.5
Maj
MUSM 110
The Business of Music
3
GE
Natural Sciences
3
IV

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

Semester 4

16.5 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
GE
Ethnic/Multicultural Studies
3
VI
GE
Physical Education
1
IIIA
ME
*Major Elective
3
ME
*Major Elective
2
Elec
**Elective
1

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


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


*Major Elective - A minimum of 5 units from the following: ENGCW 400, ENGLT 303, MUFHL 305, MUFHL 310, MUFHL 311, MUFHL 315, MUFHL 321, MUFHL 330, MUFHL 410+, MUFHL 411+, MUFHL 430, MUFHL 431+, MUP 424, 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 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

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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