Music, A.A.-T
An Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to a CSU institution as a Music major. The courses in the A.A.-T in Music for Transfer degree give students the basic skills and abilities in music to prepare them for involvement in musical activities and careers in performance, education, composition, and other related fields.
AA.MUS.OPTBAAT or AA.MUS.OPTCAAT
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CSUSM: General Education Option B
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Instrumental Focus
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Orchestra | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Jazz Ensemble I | ||
| MUS-103 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS-175 | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUS-118 | Applied Music: Instrumental | 0.5 |
| Units | 14.5 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| MATH-115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| ENGL-103 or PHIL-112 | Critical Thinking and Writing or Critical Thinking and Composition | 3 |
| HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Orchestra | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Jazz Ensemble I | ||
| MUS-118 | Applied Music: Instrumental | 0.5 |
| MUS-104 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS-176 | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MUS-111 | Beginning Piano | 1 |
| Units | 15.5 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Orchestra | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Jazz Ensemble I | ||
| Jazz Ensemble II | ||
| Instrumental Chamber Music | ||
| MUS-253 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS-277 | Musicianship III (formerly MUS-177) | 1 |
| MUS-118 | Applied Music: Instrumental | 0.5 |
| Units | 14.5 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL-115 | Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| MUS-100 | Introduction and Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| PHIL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Orchestra | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Jazz Ensemble I | ||
| Jazz Ensemble II | ||
| Instrumental Chamber Music | ||
| MUS-118 | Applied Music: Instrumental | 0.5 |
| MUS-254 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS-278 | Musicianship IV (formerly MUS-178) | 1 |
| Units | 15.5 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Vocal Focus
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MUS-205 or MUS-206 | College Singers or Chamber Choir | 1 |
| MUS-103 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS-175 | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUS-151 | Applied Music: Voice | 0.5 |
| Units | 14.5 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| MATH-115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| ENGL-103 or PHIL-112 | Critical Thinking and Writing or Critical Thinking and Composition | 3 |
| HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| MUS-205 or MUS-206 | College Singers or Chamber Choir | 1 |
| MUS-151 | Applied Music: Voice | 0.5 |
| MUS-104 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS-176 | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MUS-111 | Beginning Piano | 1 |
| Units | 15.5 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| MUS-205 or MUS-206 | College Singers or Chamber Choir | 1 |
| MUS-253 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS-277 | Musicianship III (formerly MUS-177) | 1 |
| MUS-151 | Applied Music: Voice | 0.5 |
| Units | 14.5 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL-115 | Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| MUS-100 | Introduction and Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| PHIL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| MUS-205 or MUS-206 | College Singers or Chamber Choir | 1 |
| MUS-151 | Applied Music: Voice | 0.5 |
| MUS-254 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS-278 | Musicianship IV (formerly MUS-178) | 1 |
| Units | 15.5 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| MUS-103 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS-104 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS-175 | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUS-176 | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MUS-253 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS-277 | Musicianship III (formerly MUS-177) | 1 |
| Applied Music | ||
| Select two units from the following: | 2 | |
| Applied Music: Instrumental | ||
| Applied Music: Voice | ||
| Ensemble | ||
| Select four units from the following: | 4 | |
| Orchestra | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| College Singers | ||
| Chamber Choir | ||
| Jazz Ensemble I | ||
| Jazz Ensemble II | ||
| Instrumental Chamber Music | ||
| List A | ||
| Select 3-4 units from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction and Appreciation of Music | ||
or MUS-100H | Honors Introduction and Appreciation of Music | |
| Music Theory IV | ||
| Musicianship IV (formerly MUS-178) | ||
| Beginning Piano | ||
| Intermediate Piano | ||
| Total Units | 21-22 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 21-22 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern | 37-39 | |
Possible double counting: 6 units | ||
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 CSU transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.A.-T Degree: 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
- Completion of California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSUGE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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