Music, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Banner code: 2_AAT_MUS
Control number: 32672
Financial aid: Eligible
The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree at Golden West College is designed to prepare students to successfully transfer to a CSU campus as Music Majors. Due to the fact that Music Majors begin major coursework in the freshman year, students must successfully complete all of the required courses to be awarded the Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree. The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree program is designed for students to complete the first two years of Core Major coursework that is required at CSU campuses, and prepare for success on CSU subject placement exams. Students should be aware that most CSU campuses require placement exams for Music Majors, even with a completed Associate in Arts Transfer Degree.1
| 1 | See Golden West College Music Counselor |
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate written and aural understanding of diatonic and chromatic music theory principles.
- Consistently execute a collegiate level of performance and musicianship in a solo setting.
- Consistently execute a collegiate level of ensemble etiquette, musicianship and performance in a large ensemble setting.
- Complete a standard, collegiate-level piano keyboard proficiency.
Associate Degree for Transfer Graduation Requirements
Associate Degrees for Transfer require students to meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,
- Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,
- Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and
- Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.
Students should consult a GWC counselor in order to select the best pathway to meet their educational goals. For students who intend to transfer, the choice of general education will be specific to both their major and transfer institution.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MUS G116 | Theory and Musicianship 1 | 3 |
| MUS G117 | Theory and Musicianship 2 | 3 |
| MUS G216 | Theory and Musicianship 3 | 3 |
| MUS G217 | Theory and Musicianship 4 | 3 |
| MUS G290 | Applied Music | 5 |
| Large Ensemble Requirement | ||
| Select a minimum of 4 units of the following: | 4 | |
| MUS G121 | College Choir | 1 |
| MUS G122 | Chamber Choir | 1 |
| MUS G260 | Symphonic Winds | 1 |
| Major Total | 21 | |
| GE Pattern (CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC) | 37-39 | |
| Total units that may be double counted | 0 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | 0-2 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Recommended Program Sequence
These sequences are general course maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, completion of short-term certificates, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. However, this may not be an appropriate path for all students. The two-year sequence is based on English and Math placement and meeting other course prerequisites. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| MUS G116 | Theory and Musicianship 1 | 3 |
| MUS G290 | Applied Music | 1.25 |
| ENGL G100 | Freshman Composition ^ | 4 |
| Area A1: Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| Area E: Lifelong Learning & Self-Development course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| MUS G260 | Symphonic Winds | 1 |
| MUS G121 | College Choir | 1 |
| MUS G122 | Chamber Choir | 1 |
| Units | 15.25 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | ||
| MUS G117 | Theory and Musicianship 2 | 3 |
| MUS G290 | Applied Music | 1.25 |
| HIST G170 | History Of The United States To 1876 (Area C2: Humanities course) | 3 |
| or HIST G175 | History of the United States Since 1876 | |
| Area A3: Critical Thinking course | 3-4 | |
| Area D: Social & Behavioral Science course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following NOT already taken: | 1 | |
| MUS G260 | Symphonic Winds | 1 |
| MUS G121 | College Choir | 1 |
| MUS G122 | Chamber Choir | 1 |
| Units | 14.25-15.25 | |
Year 2:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | ||
| MUS G216 | Theory and Musicianship 3 | 3 |
| MUS G290 | Applied Music | 1.25 |
| MATH G100 | Liberal Arts Mathematics | 3 |
| PSCI G180 | American Government (Area D: Social & Behavioral Science course) | 3 |
| or PSCI G181 | American Government: The Politics of Race and Ethnicity | |
| Area B2: Life Science course (with or without lab) * | 3-4 | |
| Select one of the following NOT already taken: | 1 | |
| MUS G121 | College Choir | 1 |
| MUS G122 | Chamber Choir | 1 |
| MUS G260 | Symphonic Winds | 1 |
| Units | 14.25-15.25 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 4 | ||
| MUS G217 | Theory and Musicianship 4 | 3 |
| MUS G290 | Applied Music | 1.25 |
| Area B1: Physical Science course (with or without lab) * | 3-4 | |
| Area F: Ethnic Studies course | 3 | |
| CSU Transferable elective coursework to reach a minimum of 60 units | 2-5 | |
| Select one of the following NOT already taken: | 1 | |
| MUS G121 | College Choir | 1 |
| MUS G122 | Chamber Choir | 1 |
| MUS G260 | Symphonic Winds | 1 |
| Units | 13.25-17.25 | |
| Total minimum units required | 60 | |
| ^ | Program sequence may not be recommended for students who self-place into ENGL G100S. Students should see a Counselor for appropriate advisement. |
| * | Either B1 or B2 must include a lab |