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

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
Communications 1 3
MUS 101 Music Fundamentals 3
Elective 2 3
Elective 2 3
Elective 2 3
 Semester Total15
2nd semester
Mathematics 1 3
Human Relations 1 3
MUS 121 Music Appreciation 3
Elective 2 3
Elective 2 3
 Semester Total15
 Total Units30
1

See approved General Education list for the AA/AS and the AAS Degree.
 

2

See program recommendations or requirements. Program advisement is highly recommended.

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:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 semester credit hours within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
General Education Requirements
Communications 13
Human Relations3
Mathematics 23
Certificate Requirements
MUS 101Music Fundamentals3
MUS 121Music Appreciation3
Elective Requirements15
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
Music Theory III
Music Theory IV
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 Units30
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.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the certificate will:

PSLO1: Synthesize specific practical music skills, whether instrumental, vocal, or technical.

PSLO2: Reinforce interest, participation, enjoyment, and a deeper understanding of music.