Music, CoA
Program Code: Music-CoA
Program Description
The Certificate of Achievement, Music is for students who want to develop practical music skills in a conservatory-type setting, students who may not wish to transfer to a four-year institution, and students who have a vocational interest in music recording.
Recommended Course Schedule
Program Requirements
Certificates of Achievement are a set of courses that can serve as a stepping stone to an associate degree or allow students to enter the workforce. Certificates of Achievement have a general education component.
To earn a Certificate of Achievement, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 semester credit hours within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Communications 1 | 3 | |
| Human Relations | 3 | |
| Mathematics 2 | 3 | |
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| MUS 101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 |
| MUS 121 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | 15 | |
| Select 15 units from the following: | ||
| Vocal Techniques | ||
| Guitar Class I | ||
| Guitar Class II | ||
| Piano Class I | ||
| Piano Class II | ||
| Survey of Jazz | ||
| History of Rock Music | ||
| Music Theory I | ||
| Music Theory II | ||
| Sight-Singing and Dictation I | ||
| Sight-Singing and Dictation II | ||
| Recording Technology I (new course) | ||
| Recording Technology II (new course) | ||
| Virtual Studio Technology I (new course) | ||
| Virtual Studio Technology II (new course) | ||
MUSE ensemble or MUSA applied music courses, up to 2 units in each area | ||
| Total Units | 30 | |
- 1
ENG 101 is recommended for students who wish to continue to the AA degree.
- 2
MATH 120 is recommended for students who wish to continue to the AA degree.
