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Music AA-T Degree - instrumentalist

Part 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:
IGETC
Total Units:
61
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
MUFHL 400
Music Theory and Musicianship I
4
3A
RE
MUP 310 1
Orchestra
2
GE
ENGWR 300 / 480 H
College Composition
3
1A

Semester 2 (Spring)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
MUFHL 401
Music Theory and Musicianship II
4
3A
RE
MUP 310 1
Orchestra
2
GE
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
2

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
MUFHL 410
Music Theory and Musicianship III
4
RE
MUP 310 1
Orchestra
2

Semester 4 (Spring)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
MUFHL 411
Music Theory and Musicianship IV
4
RE
MUP 310 1
Orchestra
2
GE
any Area 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
4

1 or MUP 320 (Jazz Band), MUP 323 (Latin Jazz Ensemble), MUP 330 (Concert Band), or MUP 340 (Symphonic Band)

Third Year

Semester 5 (Fall)

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
MUIVI 420
Applied Music
1
GE
any Area 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
4
GE
any Area 5A (Physical Sciences) course
3
5A

Semester 6 (Spring)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
MUIVI 421
Applied Music II
1
RC
MUIVI 340
Beginning Piano
2
GE
any Area 7 (Ethnic Studies) course
3
7

Fourth Year

Semester 7 (Fall)

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
MUIVI 422
Applied Music III
1
GE
any Area 1B (Critical Thinking) course
3
1B
GE
any Area 1C (Oral Communication) course
3
1C

Semester 8 (Spring)

8 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
MUIVI 423
Applied Music IV
1
GE
any Area 5B (Life Sciences) course
3
5B
GE
any Area 5C (Science Lab) course 2
1
5C
GE
any Area 3B (Humanities) course
3
3B

2 The Area 5C (Science Lab) course must correspond with either the Area 5A (Physical Science) or Area 5B (Life Science) course.

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

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 310, 311, 320, 321, 323, 324, 330, 331, 340, or 341. Which courses are used depends on the student’s concentration.
  • It is highly recommended that students perform in an ensemble every semester.
  • 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 310, 400 and 410 are offered in the fall.
  • MUFHL 401 and 411 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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