Music Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree

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.

Course List

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	2
MUS 153X4	Chamber Chorale	2
MUS 154X4	College Singers	2
MUS 156X4	Concert Choir	2
MUS 158X4	Gospel Choir	1
MUS 162X4	Wind Ensemble	1
MUS 166X4	Concert 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
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

Course List

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:

CSU GE requirements

IGETC requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this program, students will be able to: 

1. Compare musical styles by identifying musical differences of various forms and genres.
2. Interpret and formulate fundamentals of music theory.
3. Distinguish the social and cultural relevance of music by examining historical and cultural contributions.
4. Demonstrate basic technical proficiency through performance of playing a musical instrument or lyrical singing.