Music - Associate in Arts Transfer Degree
Plan Code: 5008B/C
The goals of this program are academic transfer to a university and preparation for audition into a university music program. The A.A.-T. provides a streamlined core set of courses designed to align with comparable BA music degrees; BM degrees are available as well, depending on the institution.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Students will develop audition and ensemble repertoire and performance techniques at a level appropriate for transfer to a CSU.
- Students will develop proficiency in their music coursework, specifically theory and musicianship, at a level appropriate for transfer to a CSU.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE COURSES | ||
| MUSIC 6 | Introduction to Music Theory | 3 |
| MUSIC 1A | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSIC 1B | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSIC 2A | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSIC 5 | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUSIC 9 | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MUSIC 10 | Musicianship III | 1 |
| Subtotal Units | 15 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete FOUR semesters (2 units) of the following: | ||
| Applied Vocal & Instrumental Music (0.5) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 2 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete FOUR semesters (6 units) from ONE of the following performance groups: | ||
| Long Beach City College Viking Chorale (1.5) | ||
OR | ||
| Long Beach City College Viking Singers (1.5) | ||
OR | ||
| College Symphony Orchestra (1.5) | ||
OR | ||
| Jazz Choir (1.5) | ||
OR | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensembles (1.5) | ||
OR | ||
| Wind Ensemble (1.5) | ||
OR | ||
| Jazz Big Band (1.5) | ||
OR | ||
| Jazz Combos (1.5) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 6 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete THREE (3) units from LIST A: | ||
| LIST A | ||
| Musicianship IV (1) | ||
| Appreciation of Music (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 3 | |
| Required Subtotal | 26 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 37-39 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2 | ||
| Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-99, if needed, to reach 60 transferable units.
To earn an associate degree for transfer, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a CSU that consist of either the IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.