Music Associate of Arts
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA in Music. Students explore music theory, history, and application. Music, as in all the arts, is an expression and transcendence of the human experience. Music courses serve as an introduction into the examination of sound as a vibrant art form and provide training in performance and composition. The music department offers humanities and performance classes open to all students from beginning through advanced. Our faculty will help students explore their talents and invigorate their passion in music. This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree and transfer to a university to complete a BA in Music. Careers typically require a bachelor's degree.
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First Semester
| ENG1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| MUS1010 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS1012 | Ear Training/Sight-Singing I Lab | 1 |
| MUS1031 | Music Class I (Guitar, Piano or Voice) | 2 |
| MUS1041 | Private Instruction | 1-2 |
| MUS1051 | Ensemble I | 1 |
| MUS1021 | Music History Medieval - Classical: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Note: It is important to contact Music Faculty for advising, assessment, and placement. For MUS 1010 and MUS 1012, faculty recommend you take MUS 1000 as preparation if you have limited experience in music notation, and this will count as your music elective.
Second Semester
| ENG1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| MUS1011 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS1013 | Ear Training/Sight-Singing II Lab | 1 |
| MUS1042 | Private Instruction II | 1-2 |
| MUS1052 | Ensemble II | 1 |
| MUS1022 | Music History Romantic - Present: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| GT-MA1 | Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240) or Any GT-MA1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
| MUS2010 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS2012 | Ear Training/Sight-Singing Lab III | 1 |
| MUS2051 | Ensemble I | 1 |
| MUS2041 | Private Instruction | 1-2 |
| GT-SS | PSY 1001 or Any GT-SS | 3 |
| GT-HI1 | HIS 1310/1320/1110/1120 or Any GT-HI1 | 3 |
| GT-SC1 | Any Science (GT-SC1) Course | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fourth Semester
| MUS2011 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS2013 | Ear Training/Sight-Singing Lab IV | 1 |
| MUS2052 | Ensemble II | 1 |
| MUS2042 | Private Instruction | 1-2 |
| GT-SS | PSY 1001 or Any GT-SS | 3 |
| MUSIC | MUS 1023/1025/1061/1063/1067 | 3 |
| GT-SC1/2 | Any Science (GT-SC1/2) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes:
It is important to contact Music Faculty for advising, assessment, and placement. For MUS 1010 and MUS 1012, faculty recommend you take MUS 1000 as preparation if you have limited experience in music notation, and this will count as your music elective.
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you may complete ENG 1021 (GT-CO1) and ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) OR ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) and a gtPathways-approved CO3 course (GT-CO3).
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), CSU-Fort Collins requires that one of Social & Behavioral Sciences courses be PSY 1001.
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), if credits are not required for the major at a receiving 4-institution, they will be applied to the bachelor's degree as elective credit toward graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses (MUS 1010, MUS 1011, MUS 2010, MUS 2011, MUS 1012, MUS 1013, MUS 2012, MUS 2013, MUS 1051, MUS 1052, MUS 2051, MUS 2052, MUS 1041, MUS 1042, MUS 2041, MUS 2042, and MUS 1031) will be applied.
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you must take two gtPathways Natural & Physical Science courses (GT-SC1, GT-SC2). One of these courses must have the required laboratory (GT-SC1).
If you take private instruction music courses (MUS 1041, MUS 1042, MUS 2041, or MUS 2042) from more than 1 credit, it will reduce the 3 credits of Music electives needed.
You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.