Music for Transfer (AA-T)
The AA-T in Music for Transfer is designed to prepare students to transfer to a California State University (CSU) with the intent of earning a B.A. in music. Students who earn this degree will have the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a music degree at the baccalaureate level. The curriculum combines music theory, applied studies, and performance at the lower division level.
The following is required for an Associate Degree for Transfer:
- Minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
- Minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major.
- A grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” in all courses required for the major.
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern; See Degree Requirements and Transfer Information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:- Analyze a musical score to determine its key, harmonic structure, musical style, and form.
- Identify musical elements in performances and relate them to their cultural and historical contexts.
- Use either the voice or a musical instrument to perform an intermediate level work with reliable technique and appropriate stylistic interpretation.
- Perform musical works in a large vocal or instrumental ensemble.
- Demonstrate proficiency on either a musical instrument or with the voice.
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| MUS-105 | Music Theory and Practice I | 4 |
| MUS-106 | Music Theory and Practice II | 4 |
| MUS-205 | Music Theory and Practice III | 4 |
| MUS-190 | Performance Studies | 0.5 |
| MUS-191 | Performance Studies | 0.5 |
| MUS-290 | Performance Studies | 0.5 |
| MUS-291 | Performance Studies | 0.5 |
| Choose four units from the following large ensemble courses: | 4 | |
| Concert Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Chorus | ||
| Chorus | ||
| Chorus | ||
| Chorus | ||
| List A | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Great Music Listening | ||
| Music Theory and Practice IV | ||
| Units for the Major | 21-22 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 0-3 | |
| Plus General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Total Transferable Elective Units | 4-8 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Please note: SDSU accepts this degree for students transferring into Music B.A.