# Music (Associate in Arts for Transfer)

Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Music Performance

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### **Music - Associate in Arts for Transfr**

#### Description

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree offers students a general study in music. This liberal arts degree prepares students for study as an upper division student junior by combining the theoretical concepts with practical skill building courses to prepare the student with competency in the major. An entrance audition is required for this degree. The courses in this degree focus on harmony and musicianship, applied studio and performance. Recipients of the Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree are guaranteed admission into a similar major with junior standing at a campus of the California State University system. All students must complete the core classes and then perform a capstone jury in preparation for transfer. All students must also: complete 60 semester units that are transferable to the California State University, to include the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), a minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, minimum grades of “C” (or "P") in all courses required for the major and general education, and earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1.  Examine music as a form of expression that reflects personal creativity as well as social, historical, political, religious and cultural changes and influences.
2.  Examine and discuss music in relationship to other forms of human expression, including art, architecture, philosophy, religion, and politics.
3.  Demonstrate proficiency in communication technologies for the purposes of research, composition, listening, performance, recording, and cross-discipline collaboration.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MUSL 2A | Harmony and Musicianship I (Active) | 4 |
| MUSL 2B | Harmony and Musicianship II (Active) | 4 |
| MUSL 2C | Harmony and Musicianship III (Active) | 4 |
| MUSL 2D | Harmony and Musicianship IV (Active) | 4 |
| MUSA 40 | Applied Lessons (Active) | 1 |
| MUSP 12 | Wind Ensemble (Active) | 1 |
| MUSP 13 | Wind Symphony (Active) | 1 |
| MUSP 15 | Jazz Ensemble (Active) | 1 |
| MUSP 16 | Jazz Orchestra (Active) | 1 |
| MUSP 44 | Concert Choir (Active) | 1 |
| MUSP 45 | Chamber Choir (Active) | 1 |
| **Total** | | **60** |

#### Other Information

Discipline: Arts & Design

Program Control Number: 32060

TOP Code: 100400 - Music

CIP Code: 50.0901 - Music, General