A.A. in Music

This degree provides students with a foundational musical background, including music theory, history, rudimentary piano competency, performance and techniques/application.

A.A. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Music A.A. Degree will:

1. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge in music theory.
2. Demonstrate a rudimentary piano proficiency.
3. Display basic proficiency in a specific instrumental, vocal, or creative techniques or styles.
4. Exhibit perspective on historical and stylistic components of music and musical literature.
5. Demonstrate competency in performance skills and ability.

Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:

1. Complete the District General Education Pattern or Cal-GETC.
   If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the Cal-GETC General Education Pattern. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection.
2. Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
3. Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
4. Meet the local area requirement of Kinesiology/Dance/Counseling.
5. Meet the 12-unit residency requirement. 

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No courses used to satisfy other requirements may be counted in this section.

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.