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Music, General A.A. Degree - Local GE

The CRC music program incudes vocal and instrumental components as well as courses on music, history theory and electronic music.  This program is designed to provide students with a foundation in music theory and history, in addition to allowing a choice of instrumental keyboard, or vocal performance areas in which they may specialize.

Total Units:
65

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MUFHL 400
Music Theory and Musicianship I
4
Co-req: MUIVI 340
F
MUIVI 340
Beginning Piano
2
Check Class Schedule for offering
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
Local Area 1A-English Compostion
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area L1A
Local Area 2-Math Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area L2

1 Students must enroll in MUIVI 410 each semester for 4 semesters. Auditions take place the first week of classes to enter MUVI 410.

Semester 2

15 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
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412, or 414 & MUP 310, 312, 330 335, 357, 358, 360 or 362
F, S
MUIVI 341
Piano II
2
MUIVI 340 or determined by Professor
F, S, Su
2 units from List A
2
See List A
See List A
Local Area 1B-Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L1B
Local Area 5-Natural Sciences
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L5

Year 2

Semester 3

18 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
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412, or 414 & MUP 310, 312, 330 335, 357, 358, 360 or 362
F, S
MUFHL 310
Survey of Music History and Literature (Greek Antiquity to 1750)
3
F
CRC Area L3
2 units from List A
2
See List A
See List A
2 units from List B
2
See List B
See List B
Local Area 4-Social & Bahavioral Sciences and Area VI-Ethnic/Multicultural Studies
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L4
Local Area 6-Ethnic Studies
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L6

Semester 4

17 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MUFHL 414
Music Theory IV
3
MUFHL 412
S
MUFHL 415
Musicianship IV
1
MUFHL 412; Advisory: co-req MUFHL 414
S
MUIVI 410
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412, or 414 & MUP 310, 312, 330 335, 357, 358, 360 or 362
F, S
MUFHL 311
Survey of Music History and Literature (1750 to the present)
3
S
2 units from List A
2
See List A
See List A
2 units from List B
3
See List B
See List B
Local Area 7A-Living Skills (PE)
1
F, S, Su
CRC Area L7A
Local Area 7B-Living Skills
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L7B

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” 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


List A-1-a minimum of 8 units from the following for Instrumental Majors:

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MUP 310 1
Orchestra
2
Be able to read music & perform on orchestral instrument
F, S
MUP 320 1
Jazz Band
2
F, S
MUP 330 1
Concert Band
2
Be able to read music and perform on concert band instrument; Students will be admitted to this course by audition only. Audition times/dates will be announced by the department.
F, S

List A-2-a minimum of 8 units from the following for Keyboard Majors:

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MUP 310
Orchestra
2
Be able to read music and perform on orchestral instrument
F, S
MUP 320
Jazz Band
2
F, S
MUP 330
Concert Band
2
Be able to read music and perform on concert band instrument; Students will be admitted to this course by audition only. Audition times/dates will be announced by the department.
F, S
MUP 350
Concert Choir I
2
Advisory: MUP 357 or assessed
Check Class Schedule for offering
MUP 357
College Chorus
2
F, S
MUP 360
Chamber Singers
2
Advisory: MUP 350 or 357; previous choral experience
F, S

List A-3-a minimum of 8 units from the following for Voice Majors:

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MUP 350
Concert Choir I
2
Advisory: MUP 357 or assessed
Check Class Schedule for offering
MUP 357
College Chorus
2
F, S
MUP 360
Chamber Singers
2
Advisory: MUP 350 or 357; previous choral experience
F, S

List B-a minimum of 8 units from the following (4 units must be from MUIVI 410):

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MUIVI 310 1
Voice Class I
2
F, S
MUIVI 311 1
Voice Class II
2
MUIVI 310
F, S
MUIVI 320 1
Voice Class III
2
MUIVI 311
S
MUIVI 321
Voice Class IV
2
MUIVI 320
S
MUIVI 350
Piano III
2
MUIVI 341
F, S
MUIVI 351
Piano IV
2
MUIVI 350 or determined by Professor
F, .S
MUIVI 370
Beginning Guitar
2
F, S
MUIVI 410 2
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412 or 414 & 1 course from MUP 310, 312, 330, 335, 357, 358, 360, or 362
F, S
MUIVI 495
Independent Studies in Music Instrumental/Voice Instruction
1-3
S

1 Recommended for Voice Major.

2 Students must enroll in MUIVI 410 each semester for 4 semesters. Auditions take place the first seed of classes to enter MUIVI 410.


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 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 Cal-GETC Area without pre- or co-requisites 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 map:

This program map 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 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

Counselor Contact: Mike Chappell  | Faculty Contact: Kurt Erickson

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