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Music, Associate in Arts Degree

Banner Code: 1_AA_MUS

Control Number: 03988

Financial Aid Eligible


Complete eighteen (18) units from the following and the Associate in Arts graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. If a student chooses this degree option, a plan must be developed with a counselor and placed on file prior to petitioning for graduation.

Program Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate competence in the technical skills of music performance by presenting public performances of music compositions.
  2. Demonstrate ability to analyze and critique music techniques, style, and aesthetic strategies.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education. 

Course Title Units
Required Courses
MUS A100History and Appreciation of Western Classical Music3
MUS A120College Choir1
MUS A133Orchestra1
MUS A141Piano 11
MUS A142Piano 21
MUS A143History of Jazz3
MUS A151Studio Guitar 11.5
MUS A161Voice 11
MUS A180Theory 13
MUS A185Theory 23
MUS A230Jazz Improvisation1
MUS A241Piano 32
MUS A242Piano 42
MUS A280Theory 33
MUS A285Theory 43
Minimum Program Major Units18
AA General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirementVaries
Total Minimum Degree Units60

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
MUS A100 History and Appreciation of Western Classical Music 3
MUS A120 College Choir 1
MUS A141 Piano 1 1
MUS A180 Theory 1 3
MUS A181 Musicianship 1 1
OCC AA GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AA GE AREA E1 - CHOOSE ONE 1 0.5-4
 Units12.5-16
Semester 2
MUS A143 History of Jazz 3
MUS A142 Piano 2 1
MUS A185 Theory 2 3
MUS A186 Musicianship 2 1
MUS A133 Orchestra 1
HIST A170
or HIST A170H
or HIST A175
or HIST A175H
 History of the United States to 1876
or History of the United States to 1876 Honors
or History of the United States Since 1876
or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors
 3
OCC AA GE AREA B with lab - CHOOSE ONE 2 4
 Units16
Year 2
Semester 1
MUS A161 Voice 1 1
MUS A151 Studio Guitar 1 1.5
MUS A241 Piano 3 2
MUS A280 Theory 3 3
MUS A281 Musicianship 3 1
OCC AA GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 3 3-4
OCC AA GE AREA E2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 1
AA Global/Multicultural Requirement - CHOOSE ONE 4 3
 Units15.5-16.5
Semester 2
MUS A242 Piano 4 2
MUS A285 Theory 4 3
MUS A286 Musicianship 4 1
PSCI A180
or PSCI A180H
 American Government
or American Government Honors
 3
OCC AA GE AREA D2 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AA GE AREA D3 - CHOOSE ONE 3
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 3-4
MATH A030
or MATH A045
 Intermediate Algebra 5
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
 Units18-19
 Total Units62-67.5
1

OCC AA GE AREA E requires a minimum of 3 units to include one course from E1 and one course from E2

2

OCC AA GE AREA B - 4 units required if taken with lab; 6 units required if lecture only courses 

3

OCC AA GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units 

 
4

OCC AA Global/ Multicultural required if not already taken in other GE areas, refer to AA Graduation Requirement webpage; if requirement is fulfilled, take degree applicable elective units

5

Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AA Math Requirement and OCC AA GE AREA A2