Certificate of Achievement, Music
Program Description
The Certificate of Achievement, Music is formulated for the student who may want to develop skills in a conservatory-type setting; the student who does not wish to transfer to a four-year institution; the student who may already possess a degree in higher education; and the student who has a vocational interest in music.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Elective 2 | 1 | |
| MUSA Applied Lessons | 1-2 | |
| Elective 2 | 1 | |
| Communications 1 | 3 | |
| MUS 111 or MUS 112 | Piano Class I or Piano Class II | 2 |
| MUS 203 or MUS 207 | Music Theory I or Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 211 | Sight-Singing and Dictation I | 1 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| MUSA Applied Lessons | 1-2 | |
| Elective 2 | 1 | |
| Human Relations 1 | 3 | |
| Mathematics 1 | 3 | |
| MUS 204 or MUS 208 | Music Theory II or Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS 212 | Sight-Singing and Dictation II | 1 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 30 | |
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 AAS.
- 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 | ||
| Music Ensemble | 2 | |
| Select 1 course from the following: | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Music Theory | 6 | |
| Select 2 courses from the following: | ||
| Music Theory I | ||
| Music Theory II | ||
| Music Theory III | ||
| Music Theory IV | ||
| Sight Singing & Eartraining | 2 | |
| Sight-Singing and Dictation I | ||
| Sight-Singing and Dictation II | ||
| Piano Class | 2 | |
| Select 1 course from following: | ||
| Piano Class I | ||
| Piano Class II | ||
| Applied Music | 2 | |
| MUSA (private lessons) | ||
| Elective Requirements | 7 | |
| Select 7 units from the following: | ||
| Music Fundamentals Recommended for students who wish to continue to the Music AA degree. | ||
| Vocal Techniques | ||
| Guitar Class I | ||
| Guitar Class II | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Survey of Jazz | ||
| History of Rock Music | ||
| Theatre Practicum | ||
Additional ensemble or applied music courses, up to 2 additional 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.
Students completing the certificate will:
-
Synthesize specific practical music skills, whether instrumental or vocal.
- Reinforce interest, participation, enjoyment, and a deeper understanding of music.
- Reinforce competence as a performing musician through participation in Concert Band, Concert Choir, or Musical Theatre ensembles.
