Music • Associate in Arts
TRANSFER PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 65
Colleague Code: AA.MUSC
Curriculum Code: AAD 100
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: MUS 101, Ensemble, Applied Music, COM 111, PSY 101, Social Science Elective
Second Semester: MUS 102, MUS 204, Ensemble, Applied Music, COM 112, HIS 101 or HIS 102
Third Semester: MUS 201, Ensemble, Applied Music, SPE 101, Science Selection, Literature Selection
Fourth Semester: MUS 202, Ensemble, Applied Music, MAT 104, POS 101 or POS 201, PSI 101
Program Information:
- This program is designed primarily for students who intend to enter the teaching or performing fields in either vocal or instrumental music.
- Individual music courses may be of interest to others as either general education electives or for pursuits of individual interest.
- Students who are planning on teaching music in a secondary school are required to take and pass the ITBS prior to transferring to an upper-division institution. Please contact the Education program at 217.786.2403 or 217.786.2391.
- Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements which vary.
- Students planning on entering the program in the fall semester should plan on taking MUS 100 the summer session prior to their fall start or contact the department.
For Program Information Contact:
Arts and Humanities Department at 217.786.2318 or 217.786.2329 or see an academic advisor.
Required General Education Courses (12 credits)
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Composition I |
3 credits |
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Composition II |
3 credits |
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Introduction to American Politics or |
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State and Local Government |
3 credits |
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Public Speaking Fundamentals |
3 credits |
Recommended General Education Courses (24 credits)
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History of Western Civilization I or |
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History of Western Civilization II |
4 credits |
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General Education Mathematics |
3 credits |
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Physical Science |
4 credits |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 credits |
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Humanities A Selection |
3-4 credits |
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Science Selection |
4 credits |
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Social Science Selection |
3 credits |
Recommended Program Courses (29 credits)
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Music Theory I |
4 credits |
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Music Theory II |
4 credits |
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Music Theory III |
4 credits |
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Music Theory IV |
4 credits |
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Survey of Music History and Literature |
3 credits |
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Ensemble |
4 credits |
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Applied Music |
6 credits |
In addition to those listed above, students who are pursuing a teaching certificate must complete additional courses in health/physical development, non-western culture, as well as three hours in humanities and six hours in social sciences.
Suggested music ensemble selections (ALL music majors are REQUIRED to perform in at least one college performing organization per semester): MUS 110, MUS 111, MUS 112, MUS 113 and MUS 114.
Applied Music for each semester will include: major instrument or voice and class piano or secondary performing area. Arrangements for lessons in the Applied Music program MUST be made with the Arts and Humanities office PRIOR to registration.