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Jazz Studies A.A. Degree - instrumentalist

Full Time

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

Catalog:
2024-25
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
MUFHL 400
Music Theory and Musicianship I
4
I
RE
MUIVI 420
Applied Music
1
RE
MUP 320 1
Jazz Band
2
GE
ENGWR 300 / 480 H
College Composition
3
IIa
WC
GE
any Area IIIa (Physical Education) course
1
IIIa
GE
any Area IIIb (Life Development Skills) course
2
IIIb
RC
MUIVI 340
Beginning Piano
2

Semester 2 (Spring)

14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
MUFHL 401
Music Theory and Musicianship II
4
RE
MUIVI 421
Applied Music II
1
RE
MUP 320 1
Jazz Band
2
Req
MUIVI 400
Beginning Jazz Piano
2
GE
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
IIb
MC
RC
MUIVI 341
Piano II
2

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
MUFHL 410
Music Theory and Musicianship III
4
Req
MUFHL 420
Beginning Jazz Theory
2
RE
MUP 320 1
Jazz Band
2
RE
MUIVI 425
Applied Music - Jazz I
1
GE
any Area Vb (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
Vb
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3

Semester 4 (Spring)

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
MUFHL 315
Jazz History
3
VI
RE
MUP 320 1
Jazz Band
2
RE
MUIVI 385
Jazz Styles and Improvisation I
2
RE
MUIVI 426
Applied Music - Jazz II
1
GE
any Area IV (Natural Sciences) course
3
IV
GE
any Area Va (American Institutions) course
3
Va
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
2

1 or MUP 323 (Latin Jazz Ensemble)

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
RC Recommended Course A course that is not part of this program but is included in its roadmap
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency
WC = Writing Competency

Transfer path

Potential Transfer Majors:

  • Music B.A. or B.M.

Potential Career/Options After Completing a Bachelor's Degree:

  • K-12 education
  • professional musician
  • director for religious and community groups
  • private music studio instructor
  • composer for media and publishing
  • music therapist
  • administrative staff for music organizations

Advising Notes:

  • Students are expected to take a minimum of 8 units from MUP 320, 323, or 400. Which courses are used depends on the student’s concentration.
  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.
  • B.A./B.M. programs often require a music history course like MUFHL 310.
  • Students should discuss the B.A./B.M. degree options with the Music department faculty or staff.

Scheduling Notes:

  • MUFHL 400, 410 and 420 are offered in the fall.
  • MUFHL 401 is offered in the spring.
  • MUIVI 385 and 390 are offered in the spring.

Other Notes to Students Preparing to Transfer:

  • Most CSUs require an entry piano proficiency demonstration.
  • See ASSIST.ORG for the transfer requirements of the institution to which you plan to transfer.
  • The UC system requires proficiency in a language other than English equivalent to two years of high school study. See a counselor about fulfilling this requirement.

Honors Courses (H):

Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better who complete 15 or more units of Honors coursework earn an Honors Transfer Certificate and can take advantage of honors-to-honors transfer agreements with highly selective colleges and universities, both public and private.

Published April 14, 2024

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