Music: Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
To graduate with a specialization in Music, students must complete the following required courses plus the general breadth requirements for the Associate Degree (total = 60 units).
Click here for a list of required courses for the AA Degree.
Music: Associate of Arts Transfer (AA-T) 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 grades of C or better;
* 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 recommend 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.
Click here for a list of required courses for the AA-T Degree.
Voci Soli Ensemble
Summer Band
Concert Choir sings for Black History Month
Joshua Brown, Guitar Faculty
Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution and major or minor in music should consult with a counselor regarding the transfer process and lower-division requirements.
There are a variety of performance opportunities through music ensembles and classes.
For information, contact Matie Manning Scully
