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Music AA-T Degree

The AA-T program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a California State University (CSU) or Univ of California (UC) campus.  Other than the required core, the courses you choose to complete this degree will depend to some extent on the selected CSU/UC for transfer. 

Total Units:
60-62

First Year

Semester 1

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MUFHL 400
Music Theory and Musicianship I
4
Co-req: MUIVI 340
F
Cal-GETC Area 3A
MUIVI 410 1
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412, or 414 & MUP 310, 312, 330 335, 357, 358, 360 or 362
F, S
2 units from List A
2
See List A
See List A
CalGETC Area 1A-English Competency
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 1A
CalGETC Area 2-Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 2
CalGETC Area 3B-Humanities
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 3B

1 Students must enroll in MUIVI 410 each semester for 4 semesters.

Semester 2

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MUFHL 404
Music Theory II
3
MUFHL 402
MUFHL 405
Musicianship II
1
MUFHL 402 & 403; Advisory: co-req of MUFHL 404 & MUIVI 341
S
MUIVI 410 1
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412, or 414 & MUP 310, 312, 330 335, 357, 358, 360 or 362
F, S
2 units from List A
2
See List A
See List A
CalGETC Area 1B-Critical Thinking
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 1B
CalGETC Area 5A-Physical Science
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 5A
Elective
3
F, S, Su

1 Students must enroll in MUIVI 410 each semester for 4 semesters.

Year 2

Semester 3

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MUFHL 412
Music Theory III
3
MUFHL 404
F
MUFHL 413
Musicianship III
1
MUFHL 404 & 405; Advisory: co-req MUFHL 412
F
MUIVI 410 1
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412, or 414 & MUP 310, 312, 330 335, 357, 358, 360 or 362
F, S
2 units from List A
2
See List A
See List A
CalGETC Area 1C-Oral Communication
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 1C
CalGETC Area 4-Social & Behavioral Sciences 2
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 4
Elective
2
F, S, Su

1 Students must enroll in MUIVI 410 each semester for 4 semesters.

2 A total of 6 units from 2 disciplines is required to meet IGETC Area 4.

Semester 4

13-15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MUFHL 310 1
Survey of Music History and Literature (Greek Antiquity to 1750) or
3
S
MUFHL 311 1
Survey of Music History and Literature (1750 to the present) or
3
MUFHL 414 1
Music Theory IV or
3
MUFHL 412
MUFHL 415 1
Musicianship IV or
1
MUFHL 412; Advisory: co-req MUFHL 414
MUIVI 340 1
Beginning Piano or
2
MUIVI 341 1
Piano II
2
MUIVI 340 or determined by Professor
MUIVI 410 2
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412, or 414 & MUP 310, 312, 330 335, 357, 358, 360 or 362
F, S
1 unit from List A
1
See List A
See List A
CalGETC Area 4-Social & Behavioral Sciences 3
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 4
CalGETC Area 5B-Biological Sciences
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 5B
CalGETC Area 5C-Biol/Phys Lab
1
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 5C
CalGETC Area 6-Ethnic Studies
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 6

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a ā€œCā€ or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available  (P) = partially online

1 A minimum of 3 units from these courses.

2 Students must enroll in MUIVI 410 each semester for 4 semesters.

3 A total of 6 units from 2 disciplines is required to meet IGETC Area 4.

List A-a minimum of 8 units from the following*

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
GUITARISTS/PIANISTS/COMPOSERS or
0
MUP 310
Orchestra or
2
MUP 311
Advanced Orchestra or
1-2
MUP 320
Jazz Band or
2
MUP 321
Advanced Jazz Band or
1-2
MUP 330
Concert Band or
2
MUP 331
Advanced Concert Band or
1-2
MUP 353
Contemporary Gospel Choir or
2
MUP 357
College Chorus or
2
MUP 360
Chamber Singers or
2
MUP 424
Commercial Music Ensemble
2
INSTRUMENTALISTS or
0
MUP 310
Orchestra or
2
MUP 311
Advanced Orchestra or
1-2
MUP 320
Jazz Band or
2
MUP 321
Advanced Jazz Band or
1-2
MUP 330
Concert Band or
2
MUP 331
Advanced Concert Band
1-2
VOCALISTS or
0
MUP 353
Contemporary Gospel Choir or
2
MUP 357
College Chorus or
2
MUP 360
Chamber Singers
2

*Students can take any of these List A courses, despite how many are listed, a maximum of 4 times to gain the total amount of credits listed in this section.

Career Options/Outlook:

There are diverse career opportunities with a degree in music.  For example, Secondary School Music Teachers teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies, at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to the subject matter specialty. Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical groups. Career opportunities require more than an associate degree.

A sample of reported job titles:

Music teacher, Cellist, English Horn Player, Horn Player, Musician, Oboist, Orchestra Musician, Percussionist, Timpanist, Violinist, Violist

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

1,360

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

25% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$40.61/hr

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC or CalGETC Area without pre- or co-requisite can be taken at any semester.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

About this program map:

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

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published May 17, 2025

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