Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Music

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Music
Transfer Plan 1: Classical Music Performance and Music Education
Transfer Plan 2: Popular Music
Transfer Plan 3: Jazz Music
Transfer Plan 4: Music Theatre

Full-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

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Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MTC105	Music Theory I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101 or permission of instructor. Corequisites: MTC106.	Critical course Gateway course		3
MTC106	Aural Perception I	Corequisites: MTC105.	Critical course Gateway course		1
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
MTC180 or CS	Computer Literacy for Musicians or Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101, or MTC105, or Corequisites: MTC105, or permission of Instructor. or No requisites	Classical Music Performance and Music Education Specialization select any CS; Popular Performance Specialization select MTC180 or Recommend: MTC180 Computer Literacy for Musicians	CS or None	3
Specialization	Specialization Option		Private Instruction Coursework		2
Specialization	Specialization Option		Ensemble Coursework		1–2
Specialization	Specialization Option				0–3
Specialization	Specialization Option				0–3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		MTC180 Recommended	CS	3
MUP102++	Private Instruction				2
Ensemble	Large Music Ensembles course		Choose from the list of Musical Ensemble courses based on area of emphasis. Any substitutions require official approval of program director. A total of four (4) credits are required for the program. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit.		1–2
MUP131	Class Piano I		Student`s level and number of credits of class piano required for degree determined by piano instructor based on audition		0–1
MHL+++ or MTC+++ or MUC+++ or MUE+++ or MUP+++	Any MHL Music: History/Literature course(s) not counted in Required Courses Area		Students should choose from the list of options that best align with their academic and professional goals. Courses should be selected in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. A total of four (4) credits are required for the program.		1–3
MTC180	Computer Literacy for Musicians	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101, or MTC105, or Corequisites: MTC105, or permission of Instructor.		CS	3
MUP101++ or MUP102++	Private Instruction or Private Instruction		If MUP101++ is selected, it must be completed twice.		2
Ensemble	Performance Ensemble Coursework		A total of four (4) credits are required for the program. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. Select courses in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor.		1–2
MUC109 or MUC110	Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright or Music Business: Marketing and Monetization				3
MUP101++ or MUP102++	Private Instruction or Private Instruction		If MUP101++ is selected, it must be completed twice.		2
Ensemble	Performance Ensemble Coursework		A total of six (6) credits are required for the program. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. Select courses in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor.		1–2
MUP164	Jazz Improvisation I				2
MUP102++	Private Instruction				2
Ensemble	Performance Ensemble Coursework		A total of four (4) credits credits are required for the program. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. Select courses in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. Any substitutions require official approval of a program director.		1
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		Recommended: MTC180 Computer Literacy for Musicians	CS	3
MUP131	Class Piano I		Student’s level and number of credits required for degree determined by piano instructor based on audition.		1
MUP218 or MUP270 or THP+++ or DAN+++	Audition Techniques: Music Theater or Musical Theatre Workshop		Students should choose five (5) additional credits from the following list of options that best align with their academic and professional goals. Course(s) selected must be different from those used to fulfill a requirement of the AGEC-A and/or those used to fulfill Required Courses and should be selected in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor: MUP218, MUP270, THP+++, DAN+++		1–3

Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MTC155	Music Theory II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC105. Corequisites: MTC156.			3
MTC156	Aural Perception II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC106. Corequisites: MTC155.			1
MAT14+	College Mathematics		OR Higher level mathematics [MA] course	MA	3–6
COM100 or COM110 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication		COM100 or, COM110, or COM230 satisfies Oral Communication (COM) and SB	SB or SB or SB	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107) and (appropriate reading placement test score or a grade of C or better in RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry Course		Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area.	L	3
SB, C	Social and Behavioral Sciences and Cultural Diversity in the US Course		Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area with the Cultural Diversity in the US [C] designation.	SB, C	3
Specialization	Specialization Option		Private Instruction Coursework		2
Specialization	Specialization Option		Ensemble Coursework		1–2
Specialization	Specialization Option				0–3
Specialization	Specialization Option				0–3
MUP152++	Private Instruction				2
Ensemble	Large Music Ensembles course		Choose from the list of Musical Ensemble courses based on area of emphasis. Any substitutions require official approval of program director. A total of four (4) credits are required for the program. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit.		1–2
MUP132	Class Piano II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP131 or permission of Instructor.	Student`s level and number of credits of class piano required for degree determined by piano instructor based on audition		0–1
MHL+++ or MTC+++ or MUC+++ or MUE+++ or MUP+++	Any MHL Music: History/Literature course(s) not counted in Required Courses Area		Students should choose from the list of options that best align with their academic and professional goals. Courses should be selected in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. A total of four (4) credits are required for the program.		1–3
MUP151++ or MUP152++	Private Instruction or Private Instruction		If MUP151++ is selected, it must be completed twice.		2
Ensemble	Performance Ensemble Coursework		A total of four (4) credits are required for the program. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. Select courses in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor.		1–2
MUP151++ or MUP152++	Private Instruction or Private Instruction		If MUP151++ is selected, it must be completed twice.		2
Ensemble	Performance Ensemble Coursework		A total of six (6) credits are required for the program. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. Select courses in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor.		1–2
MTC130	Jazz Theory	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MTC101 and MTC103), or permission of Instructor.			2
MUP152++	Private Instruction				2
Ensemble	Performance Ensemble Coursework		A total of four (4) credits credits are required for the program. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. Select courses in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. Any substitutions require official approval of a program director.		1
MUP132	Class Piano II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP131 or permission of Instructor.	Student’s level and number of credits required for degree determined by piano instructor based on audition.		1
MUP218 or MUP270 or THP+++ or DAN+++	Audition Techniques: Music Theater or Musical Theatre Workshop		Students should choose five (5) additional credits from the following list of options that best align with their academic and professional goals. Course(s) selected must be different from those used to fulfill a requirement of the AGEC-A and/or those used to fulfill Required Courses and should be selected in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor: MUP218, MUP270, THP+++, DAN+++		1–3

Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MHL194	Music and Culture	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101 or a higher level MTC course; or Corequisites: MTC105 and MTC106 or permission of Instructor.		G, HU	3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
Specialization	Specialization Option		Private Instruction Coursework		2
Specialization	Specialization Option		Ensemble Coursework		1–2
Specialization	Specialization Option				0–3
Specialization	Specialization Option				0–3
Specialization	Specialization Option				0–3
Specialization	Specialization Option				0–3
MUP202++	Private Instruction				2
Ensemble	Large Music Ensembles course		Choose from the list of Musical Ensemble courses based on area of emphasis. Any substitutions require official approval of program director. A total of four (4) credits are required for the program. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit.		1–2
MUP231	Class Piano III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP132 or permission of Instructor.	Student`s level and number of credits of class piano required for degree determined by piano instructor based on audition		0–1
MTC205	Music Theory III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC155. Corequisites: MTC206.			3
MTC206	Aural Perception III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC156. Corequisites: MTC205.			1
MHL+++ or MTC+++ or MUC+++ or MUE+++ or MUP+++	Any MHL Music: History/Literature course(s) not counted in Required Courses Area		Students should choose from the list of options that best align with their academic and professional goals. Courses should be selected in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. A total of four (4) credits are required for the program.		1–3
MUP201++ or MUP202++	Private Instruction or Private Instruction		If MUP201++ is selected, it must be completed twice.		2
Ensemble	Performance Ensemble Coursework		A total of four (4) credits are required for the program. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. Select courses in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor.		1–2
MUP100 or MUC195 or MUC195AA or MUC197 or MUC193 or MUC281	Introduction to Digital Musicianship or Studio Music Recording I or Studio Music Recording I or Live Sound Reinforcement I or Computer-Based Sound Synthesis or Electronic Music III	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC191 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC192.			2–3
MUC140 or MUC191	Songwriting or Electronic Music I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101, or MTC105, or permission of Instructor. or No requisites			3
MUP201++ or MUP202++	Private Instruction or Private Instruction		If MUP201++ is selected, it must be completed twice.		2
Ensemble	Performance Ensemble Coursework		A total of six (6) credits are required for the program. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. Select courses in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor.		1–2
MUP100 or MUC195 or MUC195AA or MUC197	Introduction to Digital Musicianship or Studio Music Recording I or Studio Music Recording I or Live Sound Reinforcement I				2–3
MUP298AA	Special Projects	Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.			1
MUP202++	Private Instruction				2
Ensemble	Performance Ensemble Coursework		A total of four (4) credits credits are required for the program. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. Select courses in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. Any substitutions require official approval of a program director.		1
MTC205	Music Theory III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC155. Corequisites: MTC206.			3
MTC206	Aural Perception III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC156. Corequisites: MTC205.			1
MUP231	Class Piano III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP132 or permission of Instructor.	Student’s level and number of credits required for degree determined by piano instructor based on audition.		1
MUP218 or MUP270 or THP+++ or DAN+++	Audition Techniques: Music Theater or Musical Theatre Workshop		Students should choose five (5) additional credits from the following list of options that best align with their academic and professional goals. Course(s) selected must be different from those used to fulfill a requirement of the AGEC-A and/or those used to fulfill Required Courses and should be selected in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor: MUP218, MUP270, THP+++, DAN+++		1–3

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MHL+++	Any MHL+++ Music: History/Literature course with [HU] designation		MHL241 recommended for students transferring to Ottawa/NAU.	HU	3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative			SG or SQ	4
Specialization	Specialization Option		Private Instruction Coursework		2
Specialization	Specialization Option		Ensemble Coursework		1–2
Specialization	Specialization Option				0–3
Specialization	Specialization Option				0–3
Specialization	Specialization Option				0–3
Specialization	Specialization Option				0–3
MUP252++	Private Instruction				2
Ensemble	Large Music Ensembles course		Choose from the list of Musical Ensemble courses based on area of emphasis. Any substitutions require official approval of program director. A total of four (4) credits are required for the program. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit.		1–2
MUP232	Class Piano IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP231 or permission of Instructor.	Student`s level and number of credits of class piano required for degree determined by piano instructor based on audition		0–1
MTC255	Music Theory IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC205. Corequisites: MTC256.			3
MTC256	Aural Perception IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC206. Corequisites: MTC255.			1
MHL+++ or MTC+++ or MUC+++ or MUE+++ or MUP+++	Any MHL Music: History/Literature course(s) not counted in Required Courses Area		Students should choose from the list of options that best align with their academic and professional goals. Courses should be selected in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. A total of four (4) credits are required for the program.		1–3
MUP298AA	Special Projects	Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.			1
MUP251++ or MUP252++	Private Instruction or Private Instruction		If MUP251++ is selected, it must be completed twice.		2
Ensemble	Performance Ensemble Coursework		A total of four (4) credits are required for the program. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. Select courses in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor.		1–2
MUC181 or MUC192	Popular Music Orchestration and Arranging or Electronic Music II	Prerequisites or Corequisites: (MTC155 or higher level of MTC music theory course) and MTC180. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC191.			3
MTC180	Computer Literacy for Musicians	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101, or MTC105, or Corequisites: MTC105, or permission of Instructor.		CS	3
MUC181 or MTC203 or MUP165	Popular Music Orchestration and Arranging or Jazz Composition or Jazz Improvisation II	Prerequisites or Corequisites: (MTC155 or higher level of MTC music theory course) and MTC180. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC155, or MUP165, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP164 or permission of Instructor.			2–3
MUP251++ or MUP252++	Private Instruction or Private Instruction		If MUP251++ is selected, it must be completed twice.		2
Ensemble	Performance Ensemble Coursework		A total of six (6) credits are required for the program. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. Select courses in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor.		1–2
Ensemble	Performance Ensemble Coursework		A total of four (4) credits credits are required for the program. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. Select courses in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. Any substitutions require official approval of a program director.		1
MUP252++	Private Instruction				2
MTC255	Music Theory IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC205. Corequisites: MTC256.			3
MTC256	Aural Perception IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC206. Corequisites: MTC255.			1
MUP218 or MUP270 or THP+++ or DAN+++	Audition Techniques: Music Theater or Musical Theatre Workshop		Students should choose five (5) additional credits from the following list of options that best align with their academic and professional goals. Course(s) selected must be different from those used to fulfill a requirement of the AGEC-A and/or those used to fulfill Required Courses and should be selected in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor: MUP218, MUP270, THP+++, DAN+++		1–3

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
MUP150	Community Chorus			1
MUP153	Concert Choir		MUP153 is recommended for Choral students (or, if unavailable, MUP150)	1
MUP159	Community Orchestra			1
MUP160	Orchestra		MUP160 is recommended for Strings students (or, if unavailable, MUP159)	1
MUP161	Community Band			1
MUP162	Band		MUP162 is recommended for Instrumental students (or, if unavailable, MUP161)	1
MUP163	Jazz Ensemble		MUP163 (limited to Jazz Big Bands) is recommended for Jazz students	1
MUP169	Guitar Ensemble		MUP169 is recommended for students interested in transfer to Ottawa University for Guitar (or, if unavailable, any other approved ensemble)	1
MUP181	Chamber Music Ensembles		MUP181 (limited to Piano Ensembles only) is recommended for Piano majors.	1
MUP217	Music Theatre: Broadway Solos			1
MUP/THP273	Musical Theatre Production	Prerequisites: By audition.		1
MUP150	Community Chorus			1
MUP153	Concert Choir			1
MUP154AA	Jazz Vocal Ensemble	Prerequisites: Auditions required or permission of Instructor.		1
MUP154AB	Jazz Vocal Ensemble	Prerequisites: Auditions required and two semesters in A Cappella Choir or permission of Instructor.		2
MUP158	Popular Music Ensemble	Prerequisites: Auditions are required.		1
MUP159	Community Orchestra			1
MUP160	Orchestra			1
MUP161	Community Band			1
MUP162	Band			1
MUP163	Jazz Ensemble			1
MUP169	Guitar Ensemble			1
MUP181	Chamber Music Ensembles			1
MUP190	Percussion Ensemble			1
MUP163	Jazz Ensemble			1
MUP181	Chamber Music Ensembles			1
MUP183	Jazz Combo			1
MUP150	Community Chorus			1
MUP153	Concert Choir		MUP153 is recommended for Music Theatre students (or, if unavailable, MUP150). Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit.	1
MUP217	Music Theatre: Broadway Solos			1
MUP/THP273	Musical Theatre Production	Prerequisites: By audition.		1
MUP270AA	Musical Theatre Workshop			1

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FYC = First Year Composition
G = Global Awareness
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
MA = Mathematics
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

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