The music major offers a secure foundation for further study in music. The primary emphasis of the program is to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions. In addition to the required and elective courses, music students are expected to participate in at least one performing organization each semester.

Career Opportunities

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Arranger¹
Conductor¹
Critic¹
Instrumentalist
Music Director¹
Music Instructor¹
Music Therapist¹
Performer, Vocalist
Piano Tuner
Recording Engineer¹
Teacher / Professor¹

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Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.

The Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) below are outcomes that students will achieve after completing specific degree / certificate requirements in this program. Students will:

1. Apply the terminology associated with the language of music.
2. Correlate significant events and trends in music history with significant events and trends in world history.

Associate Degree Major Requirements

Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher or “Pass.”

Course List

Code	Title	Units
MUS-105	Music Theory and Practice I	4
MUS-106	Music Theory and Practice II	4
MUS-132	Class Piano I	3
MUS-133	Class Piano II	3
Total Units		14

Area of Emphasis

Classical Studies

Course List

Code	Title	Units
MUS-190	Performance Studies	0.5
MUS-191	Performance Studies	0.5
MUS-205	Music Theory and Practice III	4
MUS-206	Music Theory and Practice IV	4
MUS-232	Class Piano III	3
MUS-233	Class Piano IV	3
MUS-290	Performance Studies	0.5
MUS-291	Performance Studies	0.5
Select four (4) units from any other music courses		4
Total Units		20

Plus General Education and Elective Requirements