The Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) in Music develops a well-rounded musician. Students who pursue this degree will have guaranteed admission to a California State University (CSU) campus upon successful completion of the specified program requirements. This degree provides students with transfer preparation and pre-professional training. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals.
The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or the Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees (AA-T or AS-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To earn a music AA-T degree, students must complete the following Associate Degree for Transfer requirements:
- completion of the following major requirements with a minimum grade of “C” (or “P”);
- completion of a minimum of 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0; and
- certified completion of the CSU General Education-Breadth (CSUGE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU, which requires a minimum of 37-39 units.
It is highly recommended that students complete courses that satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement as part of CSUGE or IGETC before transferring to a CSU.
Students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate institution and major in Music should consult with a counselor regarding the transfer process and lower division requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| MUS 101 | Music Theory I: Fundamentals | 3 |
| MUS 101L | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUS 102 | Music Theory II: Scales and Modes | 3 |
| MUS 102L | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MUS 201 | Music Theory III: Basic Harmony | 3 |
| MUS 201L | Musicianship III | 1 |
| Applied Music: | ||
| MUS 141X2 & MUS 241X2 | Applied Music I and Applied Music II | 1 |
| Large Ensemble: | ||
| Select four units from the following: | 4 | |
| MUS 150X4 | Mixed Chorus | 1 |
| MUS 152X4 | Chamber Singers | 1 |
| MUS 153X4 | Chamber Chorale | 1 |
| MUS 154X4 | College Singers | 1 |
| MUS 156X4 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| MUS 158X4 | Gospel Choir | 1 |
| MUS 162X4 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 166X4 | Concert Band | 1 |
| MUS 167X4 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUS 168X4 | Jazz Band | 1 |
| MUS 170X2 | Jazz Improvisation and Theory I | 1 |
| MUS 171X2 | Jazz Improvisation and Theory II | 1 |
| MUS 180X4 | Instrumental Chamber Music | 1 |
| List A - (3-4 units) | ||
| MUS 100 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| or MUS 100H | Music Appreciation - Honors | |
| MUS 121 | Music History and Literature - Middle Ages through Baroque | 3 |
| or MUS 121H | Music History and Literature - Middle Ages through Baroque - Honors | |
| MUS 122 | Music History and Literature - Classic through Contemporary | 3 |
| or MUS 122H | Music History and Literature - Classic through Contemporary - Honors | |
| MUS 133 | Elementary Piano | 1 |
| MUS 134 | Intermediate Piano | 1 |
| MUS 135 | Advanced Piano | 1 |
| MUS 202 | Music Theory IV: Harmony | 3 |
| MUS 202L | Musicianship IV | 1 |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Total | 21-26 | |
| Total Unit That May Be Double Counted | 6 | |
| General Education (CSU-GE or IGETC) Units | 37-39 | |
| Elective (CSU Transferable) Units | 1-8 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
See Section on Degree, Certificate, and Transfer Information for additional information on the Associate Degrees for Transfer.
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) students must complete one of the following general education patterns:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Compare musical styles by identifying musical differences of various forms and genres.
- Interpret and formulate fundamentals of music theory.
- Distinguish the social and cultural relevance of music by examining historical and cultural contributions.
- Demonstrate basic technical proficiency through performance of playing a musical instrument or lyrical singing.