Music, A.S.

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The associate of science degree fits between the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Applied Science degrees. It features music courses from the Associate of Arts degree but also brings in music technical and technology courses. This degree’s courses will transfer, but students may have to take more general education courses at a four-year college.

General Electives

Students should refer to the Graduation Requirements .

Total General Education Requirements: 31-37 Credits

Three hours of Visual and Performing Arts will be fulfilled with Core Courses.

Core Courses

MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I (3)
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I (1)
MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II (3)
MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II (1)
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III (3)
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III (1)
MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV (3)
MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV (1)
MUSC 2050 - Historical Survey I (3)
MUSC 2055 - Historical Survey II (3) (Capstone Course)

Total Core Courses: 22 Credits

Recommended Transfer and General Electives

Transfer and General Electives selected in consultation with advisor.

MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0)
MUSC 1290 - Class Piano I (1)
or
MUSC 1200 - Piano I (1-2)
MUSC 1295 - Class Piano II (1)
or
MUSC 1200 - Piano I (1-2)
MUSC 2290 - Class Piano III (1)
or
MUSC 2200 - Piano II (1-2)
MUSC 2295 - Class Piano IV (1)
or
MUSC 2200 - Piano II
MUSC—Music Ensemble (4 semesters) (4)
MUSC—Applied Music (major instrument/voice) (8)

Total Transfer and General Electives: 8-14 Credits

Music Electives

MUSC 1415 - Audio Basics and Live Sound Reinforcement (3)
MUSC 1435 - Audio Recording (3)
MUSC 2060 - Jazz Improvisation I (1)
MUSC 2065 - Jazz Improvisation II (1)
MUSC 2370 - Rock and Roll - Its History and Culture (3)
MUSC 2435 - Advanced Audio Recording (3)
MUSC 2440 - Electronic Musicianship: Synths and MIDI (3)

Minimum Credits for Degree = 64

Music Education

For secondary education, to facilitate transfer to a four-year college as a junior, students planning to become middle school or high school music teachers are encouraged to complete programs in both Secondary Education and in the subject(s) they plan to teach. Consult your advisor every semester when selecting courses.