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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:
2025-26
GE Pattern:
Cal-GETC
Total Units:
68
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
MUFHL 400
Music Theory and Musicianship I
4
3A
RE
MUIVI 420
Applied Music
1
RE
MUP 320
Jazz Band
2
(see below)
RC
MUIVI 340 1
Beginning Piano
2
GE
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
1A
ENGL C1000H H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3
GE
any Area 1C (Oral Communication) course
3
1C

MUP 320 enrollment limitation: the ability to play at least one instrument commonly used in the ensemble.

1 MUIVI 340 is not part of this degree but it is a prerequisite to MUIVI 400.

Semester 2 (Spring)

17 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
MUFHL 401
Music Theory and Musicianship II
4
MUFHL 400
RE
MUIVI 421
Applied Music II
1
MUIVI 420
RE
MUP 320
Jazz Band
2
Req
MUIVI 400
Beginning Jazz Piano
2
MUIVI 340
RC
MUIVI 341
Piano II
2
MUIVI 340
GE
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
2
GE
any Area 3B (Humanities) course
3
3B

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

18 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
MUFHL 410
Music Theory and Musicianship III
4
MUFHL 401
Req
MUFHL 420
Beginning Jazz Theory
2
MUFHL 400
RE
MUP 320
Jazz Band
2
RE
MUIVI 425
Applied Music - Jazz I
1
MUIVI 421
GE
any Area 1B (Critical Thinking and Composition) course
3
1B
GE
any Area 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course (from 2 academic disciplines)
3
4
GE
any Area 5A (Physical Sciences) course
3
5A

Semester 4 (Spring)

18 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
MUFHL 315
Jazz History
3
RE
MUP 320
Jazz Band
2
RE
MUIVI 385
Jazz Styles and Improvisation I
2
RE
MUIVI 426
Applied Music - Jazz II
1
(see below)
GE
any Area 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course (from 2 academic disciplines)
3
4
GE
any Area 5B (Biological Sciences) course
3
5B
GE
any Area 5C (Science Lab) course 2
1
5C
GE
any Area 6 (Ethnic Studies) course
3
6

MUIVI 426 prerequisite: MUIVI 425, and MUFHL 410 and 420

2 The Area 5C (Science Lab) course must correspond with either the Area 5A (Physical Sciences) or Area 5B (Biological Sciences) 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
RC Recommended Course A course that is not part of this program but is included in its roadmap
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

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:

  • This degree can be completed using either the local AA/AS general education (GE) pattern or the Cal-GETC transfer GE pattern. See a counselor to determine which pattern is best for you based on your academic goals.
  • Performance Courses: 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 ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly known as 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 CSU system requires every student receiving a bachelor\'s degree to be knowledgeable about the Constitution of the United States, American history, and state and local government. This requirement is generally known as the American Institutions requirement. Students can complete this requirement at ARC before transferring. The list of approved courses can be found on the ARC website.

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 11, 2025

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