AA/AS in Music

The Music associate degree combines music history and literature, applied lessons, and ensemble participation such as choirs. Students compare musical styles by identifying differences among forms and genres. The degree pairs the major courses with a general education pattern, either the college's own requirements or the Cal-GETC transfer curriculum, and the combined program must reach a minimum unit total. Counselors can advise on how the coursework fits transfer or employment plans. Learners should review the listed course requirements and the stated program outcomes before enrolling, since individual classes may carry their own prerequisites and the catalog is the reference for the exact sequence. Coursework mixes required and elective ensemble choices alongside the general education pattern. Details such as course lists, unit totals, and program learning outcomes are maintained in the college catalog, which students can consult while planning their schedules each term.