Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree in Music
2025-2026 Map
Total Units: 60 - 71
Term 1
14.50 - 18.00 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
A comprehensive study of diatonic harmony and musicianship, including principles of voice leading in four-part texture, harmonic analysis, melody harmonization, non-chord tones, and basic forms (strophic, binary, ternary). Musicianship component develops skills in sight singing and dictation, including rhythmic exercises, interval recognition, melodic reading and dictation in major and minor scales, and basic harmonic dictation. (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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| Select one: | 1.00 - 1.50 | ||
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| Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 1C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 2 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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Term 2
14.50 - 16.00 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 and introduces chromatic harmony. Topics include seventh chords and their inversions, secondary chords, modulation techniques, and musical forms (theme and variations, rondo, sonata). Musicianship component develops advanced skills in sight singing and dictation, including compound rhythms, alto and tenor clefs, compound melodies, and harmonic dictation using diatonic triads and seventh chords. (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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| Select one: | 1.00 - 1.50 | ||
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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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| Area 1B Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 4 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | Taking POLS C1000 or POS 12 is recommended to meet the US-2 graduation requirement for CSU/UC. | |
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Term 3
14.50 - 18.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MUS 84: Theory & Musicianship III | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 82 This course incorporates and further develops the concepts from Theory & Musicianship II and explores advanced chromatic harmony. Topics include borrowed chords, Neapolitan chord, augmented sixth chords, altered chords, chromatic modulation techniques, and an introduction to post-tonal music. Musicianship component develops advanced skills in sight singing and dictation, including decorative chromaticism, altered chords, modulation to closely related keys, and irregular meters. (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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| Select one: | 1.00 - 1.50 | ||
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| Area 3B Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | Taking ECON 20, HIST 8, HIST 10, HIST 18, or HIST 26 is recommended to meet the US-1 graduation requirement for CSU/UC. | |
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| Area 4 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | Taking POLS C1000 or POS 12 is recommended to meet the US-2 graduation requirement for CSU/UC. | |
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| Area 5A/5C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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Term 4
16.50 - 19.00 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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| Select one: | 1.00 - 1.50 | ||
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| Area 3A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | Only necessary if MUS 1 was not taken in List A. | |
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| Area 5B/5C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Must have 5C Lab component if not taken in 5A/5C. | |
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| Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999) | 6.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options. | |
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