Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree in Music
2024-2025 Map
Total Units: 61 - 70
Term 1
15.50 - 17.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MUS 80: Theory & Musicianship I | 4.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course incorporates and develops concepts including complete cadential formulae, phrase structure analysis, chord function theory, and four-part voice-leading principles through guided composition analysis and practice. Rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials will be applied and developed through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. Additionally, students will discuss, analyze, and apply theoretical and musicianship topics across historical musical styles, aesthetics, and cultures. Activities in class may include performing exercises on piano and sight-singing rhythmic and melodic exercises. (C-ID MUS 120/MUS 125). |
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| MUS 88: Applied Music | 0.50 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): Audition Required This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course may be repeated 3 times to meet the requirements of the AA-T in Music. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| Required Core (Select One) | 1.00 | ||
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| CSU Area A2 Choice (Select One) | 4.00 | ||
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| CSU Area A1 Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| CSU Area B4 Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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Term 2
14.50 - 15.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MUS 82: Theory & Musicianship II | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 80 This course incorporates and further develops the concepts from Theory & Musicianship I. Through guided composition and analysis, the course will include fundamental two voice contrapuntal principles and chromatic chord functions and voice-leading. In addition, rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials are applied and developed through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. Activities in class may include performing exercises on piano and sight-singing rhythmic and melodic exercises. (C-ID MUS 130/MUS 135). |
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| MUS 88: Applied Music | 0.50 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): Audition Required This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course may be repeated 3 times to meet the requirements of the AA-T in Music. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| Required Core (Select One) | 1.00 | ||
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| List A (Select 3-4 Units). If MUS 40 is selected, MUS 41 and MUS 42 must be taken in subsequent terms. | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| CSU Area A3 Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| CSU Area D Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | Taking POS 2 or POS 12 is recommended to meet the US-2 graduation requirement for CSU. | |
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Term 3
14.50 - 17.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MUS 84: Theory & Musicianship III | 4.00 | Prerequisite: MUS 82 | |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 82 This course incorporates and further develops the concepts covered in Theory & Musicianship II. Through guided composition and analysis, the course will include more advanced chromatic chord functions and voice-leading. In addition rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials are applied and developed through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. Activities in class may include performing exercises on piano and sight-singing rhythmic and melodic exercises. (C-ID MUS 140/MUS 145). |
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| MUS 88: Applied Music | 0.50 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): Audition Required This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course may be repeated 3 times to meet the requirements of the AA-T in Music. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| Required Core (Select One) | 1.00 | ||
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| CSU Area C2 Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | Taking ECON 20, ECON 20H, HIST 8, HIST 10, HIST 18, or HIST 26 is recommended to meet the US-1 graduation requirement for CSU. | |
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| CSU Area D Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | Taking POS 2 or POS 12 is recommended to meet the US-2 graduation requirement for CSU. | |
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| CSU Area B1/B3 Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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Term 4
16.50 - 19.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MUS 88: Applied Music | 0.50 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): Audition Required This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course may be repeated 3 times to meet the requirements of the AA-T in Music. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| Required Core (Select One) | 1.00 | ||
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| CSU Area B2/B3 Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Must have B3 Lab component if not taken in B1/B3. | |
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| CSU Area C1 Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | Only necessary if MUS 1 was not taken in List A. | |
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| CSU Area C1/C2 Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| CSU Area E Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| CSU Area F Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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