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Commercial Music, Audio Production Emphasis A.A. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
MUSM 342
Recording Studio Techniques I
3
Maj
MUFHL 320
Exploring Music
3
L3
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
L4
GE
ENGL C1000 * / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
L1A
GE
INDIS 313 **
Freshman Seminar
3
L7B

*If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.


**INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, please select a GE course from SCC General Education Area L7B, such as HCD 310-College Success.

Semester 2

14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
MUSM 344 +
Recording Studio Techniques II
3
Maj
MUSM 306 +
Live Sound Reinforcement
3
Maj
MUSM 356 +^
Pro Tools 101, Introduction to Pro Tools
1.5
Maj
MUSM 357 +^
Pro Tools 110 Intermediate Pro Tools
1.5
GE
MATH 300 *
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
L2
GE
Physical Education
1
L7A
Elec
**Elective
1

*If you don\'t place directly in MATH 300 (check your eServices account), you will need to take MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course.


+Prerequisite for MUSM 344: MUSM 306 or 342 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for MUSM 306: MUSM 342 with a grade of "C" or better


+Prerequisite for MUSM 356: MUSM 306 or 342 with a grade of "C" or better

^Corequisite for MUSM 356: Concurrent enrollment in MUSM 344


+Prerequisite for MUSM 357: MUSM 342 and 356 with grades of "C" or better

^Corequisite for MUSM 357: Concurrent enrollment in MUSM 344


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Second year

Semester 3

16.5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
MUSM 110
The Business of Music
3
Maj
MUFHL 309
Introduction to American Popular Music
3
Maj
MUSM 350 +
Recording Studio Techniques III
3
Maj
MUSM 366 +^
Pro Tools 201, Advanced Pro Tools
1.5
Maj
MUSM 367 +
Audio for Video Post Production
3
GE
Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
L1B

+Prerequisite for MUSM 350: MUSM 344 and 356 with grades of "C" or better


+Prerequisite for MUSM 366: MUSM 357 with a grade of "C" or better

^Corequisite for MUSM 366: Concurrent enrollment in MUSM 350


+Prerequisite for MUSM 367: MUSM 344, 356 and 357 with grades of "C" or better

Semester 4

14.5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
MUSM 362
Mixing and Mastering Music Projects
3
ME
*Major Elective
3
ME
*Major Elective
2.5
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
L6
GE
Natural Sciences
3
L5

+Prerequisite for MUSM 362: MUSM 350, 356 and 357 with grades of "C" or better


*Major Elective - A minimum of 5.5 units from the following: MUFHL 305, MUFHL 310/481(H), MUFHL 311/482(H), MUFHL 315, MUIVI 345, MUSM 115+, MUSM 330, MUSM 331+, MUSM 361+

+Prerequisite for MUSM 115: MUSM 110 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for MUSM 331: MUSM 330 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for MUSM 361: MUSM 350 with a grade of "C" or better

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate. The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed within the Los Rios Community College District.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s local AA/AS degree general education requirements – Area L1A and L1B; Area L2; Area L3; Area L4; Area L5; and Area L6; and Area L7A and L7B – with an overall 2.0 GPA. Students also have an option of completing the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) instead of the local general education pattern.

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records”  to determine your Math and English placements

Published June 30, 2025

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