Sep 23, 2023

2016-2017 Catalog

2016-2017 Catalog [PAST CATALOG]

Arts and Sciences Transfer, Arts and Humanities, Fine Arts, Music Option, A.A.

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A. (code AA.FA.MUSIC)

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 62 credit hours.

Purpose: For students interested in pursuing professional training, transferring to a four-year institution or gaining personal enrichment by concentrating in music.

Range of Occupations

Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center.

Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses

AACC faculty developed the following sequence of courses to encourage greater success in each student’s program of study. This sequence incorporates all of the student’s admissions requirements for this degree and provides the student with essential notes to guide their success. It is recommended that students view and save this as they plan courses for this degree.

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General Education Requirements: 31-37 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English: 3-6 credits

ENG 111 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 3 credit hours AND
ENG 112 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 115 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours AND
ENG 116 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 121 - Composition and Literature 3 credit hours
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirements.

Arts and Humanities: 6 credits

MUS 101 - Music Fundamentals 3 credit hours OR
Arts and Humanities general education course

One arts and humanities general education from the following:

HUM 101 - Introduction to Fine Arts 3 credit hours
ART course 3 credit hours
DAN course 3 credit hours
THA course 3 credit hours

Biological and Physical Sciences: 7-8 credits

At least one lab science required. See General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Computer Technology: 4 credits

CTA 100 or CTA 103 meet both the computer technology general education, and computer competency requirements. See General Education Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Computer Technology

Health/Fitness/Wellness: 3 credits

See General Education Health/Fitness/Wellness Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Mathematics: 3-4 credits

See General Education Mathematics Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits

Must select two different disciplines. See General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Program Requirements: 24-28 credits

MUS 113 - Music Theory and Ear Training 1 4 credit hours
MUS 114 - Music Theory and Ear Training 2 4 credit hours
MUS 141 - Class Piano 1 2 credit hours
One term of MUS 207 or MUS 209 may be substituted with permission of the department chair.
MUS 213 - Music Theory and Ear Training 3 4 credit hours
MUS 214 - Music Theory and Ear Training 4 4 credit hours

Choose four ensemble performance courses from the following: 3 credits

MUS 180 - Orchestra 1 credit hour
MUS 181 - Jazz Band 1 credit hour
MUS 182 - Concert Choir 1 credit hour
MUS 184 - Concert Band 1 credit hour

Choose three 1-credit applied music courses or one 1-credit and one 2-credit applied music course from the following: 3 credits

1-credit applied music courses

MUS 192B - Applied Music: Acoustic Bass 1 credit hour
MUS 193B - Applied Music: Bassoon Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 194B - Applied Music: Cello Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 195B - Applied Music: Clarinet Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 196B - Applied Music: Electronic Synthesizer 1 credit hour
MUS 197B - Applied Music: Euphonium Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 198B - Applied Music: Flute Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 199B - Applied Music: Acoustic Guitar Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 200B - Applied Music: Harp 1 credit hour
MUS 204B - Applied Music: Horn Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 206B - Applied Music: Oboe Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 207B - Applied Music: Organ 1 credit hour
MUS 208B - Applied Music: Percussion Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 209B - Applied Music: Piano Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 210B - Applied Music: Saxophone Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 211B - Applied Music: Trombone Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 212B - Applied Music: Trumpet Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 215B - Applied Music: Tuba Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 216B - Applied Music: Viola 1 credit hour
MUS 217B - Applied Music: Violin Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 218B - Applied Music: Voice Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 219B - Applied Music: Electric Bass Guitar Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 220B - Applied Music: Dulcimer 1 credit hour
MUS 221B - Applied Music: Composition Traditional 1 credit hour
MUS 222B - Applied Music: Conducting Traditional 1 credit hour

OR

2-credit applied music courses

MUS 192 - Applied Music: Acoustic Bass 2 credit hours
MUS 193 - Applied Music: Bassoon Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 194 - Applied Music: Cello Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 195 - Applied Music: Clarinet Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 196 - Applied Music: Electronic Synthesizer 2 credit hours
MUS 197 - Applied Music: Euphonium Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 198 - Applied Music: Flute Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 199 - Applied Music: Acoustic Guitar Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 200 - Applied Music: Harp 2 credit hours
MUS 204 - Applied Music: Horn Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 206 - Applied Music: Oboe Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 207 - Applied Music: Organ 2 credit hours
MUS 208 - Applied Music: Percussion Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 209 - Applied Music: Piano Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 210 - Applied Music: Saxophone Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 211 - Applied Music: Trombone Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 212 - Applied Music: Trumpet Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 213 - Music Theory and Ear Training 3 4 credit hours
MUS 215 - Applied Music: Tuba Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 216 - Applied Music: Viola 2 credit hours
MUS 217 - Applied Music: Music: Violin Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 218 - Applied Music: Voice Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 219 - Applied Music: Electric Bass Guitar Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 220 - Applied Music: Dulcimer 2 credit hours
MUS 221 - Applied Music: Composition Traditional 2 credit hours
MUS 222 - Applied Music: Conducting Traditional 2 credit hours

MUS Electives: 0 - 4 credits

If electives are needed - MUS 142 and applied music and/or ensemble performance courses.

Additional Requirements

Computer Competency Requirement

See General Education Computer Competency Requirements for a list of approved courses. Students may satisfy the computer competency requirement simultaneously with their computer technology general education requirement.

Diversity Requirement

Students may satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy the arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, biological and physical sciences or health/fitness/wellness general education requirements or elective requirement. See Diversity Requirement for a list of approved courses.

Related Educational Opportunities

Continuing Education and Workforce Development Offerings

Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.

Transfer Agreements

Agreements may exist for this program of study. To access agreements, go to Transfer Services.

Core Competencies

AACC offers quality degree programs that allow students to develop fundamental learning and life skills, called core competencies. For a full list of Core Competencies, click here.