The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Music will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Music. Students develop musical proficiency in theory, musicianship and performance on their primary instrument or voice.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:

  1. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
  2. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
  3. Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0. 
  4. Minimum grade of C (or P grade if taken on a pass/no pass basis) for each course in the major.

The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Program Requirement   GE General Education   E Elective  

Fall Year 1
Semester Units: 14.5-19.5
MUS 111
Music Theory 1
4.0
MUS 170
Applied Music
0.5
Core Elective - Music (ADT)
1.0
Cal-GETC Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
GE
3.0-6.0
Cal-GETC Area 3A: Arts
GE
3.0
Cal-GETC Area 3B: Humanities
GE
3.0-5.0
Spring Year 1
Semester Units: 15.5
MUS 112
Music Theory 2
4.0
MUS 170
Applied Music
0.5
Core Elective - Music (ADT)
1.0
Cal-GETC Area 1A: English Composition
GE
4.0
Cal-GETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
GE
3.0
Cal-GETC Area 6: Ethnic Studies
GE
3.0
Fall Year 2
Semester Units: 15.5-17.5
MUS 113
Music Theory 3
4.0
MUS 170
Applied Music
0.5
Core Elective - Music (ADT)
1.0
Cal-GETC Area 1B: Critical Thinking and Composition
GE
3.0
Cal-GETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
GE
3.0
Cal-GETC Area 5B: Biological Sciences
GE
3.0-5.0
Cal-GETC Area 5C: Laboratory Science (some courses in area 5A and 5B also fulfill the 5C requirement).
GE
1.0
Spring Year 2
Semester Units: 11.5-13.5
MUS 114
Music Theory 4
4.0
MUS 170
Applied Music
0.5
Core Elective - Music (ADT)
1.0
Cal-GETC Area 1C: Oral Communication
GE
3.0
Cal-GETC Area 5A: Physical Science
GE
3.0-5.0
Total Units: 57.0-66.0