Music
Music
Music is a systematic course of study that fosters meaningful cultural experiences in the performance, understanding, and appreciation of the art and discipline of music. Completion of Music: Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) will prepare you to meet minimum lower division admission requirements (60 transferable units) for transfer to a California State University (CSU). The Music program map below includes all of your major coursework and recommended general education courses by term that is needed to fulfill your degree and transfer requirements.
Music - ADT (CSU and UC)
| Fall/Spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Music Ensemble | 2 |
| Music 39 | 3 |
| Music 3 | 4 |
| Music 32A | 1 |
| Math 25 | 3 |
| Communication Studies 1 | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter or Summer term) | Units |
|---|---|
| Music 19 or 25 or 26 or 89 | 3 |
| Political Science 1 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Music Ensemble | 2 |
| Music 39 | 3 |
| Music 4 | 4 |
| Music 32B | 1 |
| Sociology 1 | 3 |
| English 1A/ 1AH | 4 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Geography 1 & Geography 1L | 4 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Music Ensemble | 2 |
| Music 39 | 3 |
| Music 5 | 4 |
| Music 32C | 1 |
| History 6/ 6H or 7/ 7H | 3 |
| English 1B/ 1BH | 4 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Anthropology 1 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Music Ensemble | 2 |
| Music 39 | 3 |
| Music 6 | 4 |
| Music 32D or Music 53 | 1 |
| Choose one: Ethnic Studies 1, 3, 7, 8; Ethnic Studies 13/Philosophy 14; Ethnic Studies/History
14, 15, 44; Ethnic Studies/Political Science 21, 23 |
3 |
| *IGETC Language Other Than English (LOTE) requirement can be met with 2 years of the same language in high school (C or better grade) | |
For alternative CSU/UC General Education options refer to the RCC Catalog, under Requirements for College Transfer.
Milestones
- Complete English 1A (transfer-level English)
- Complete transfer-level math
- Complete Music Ensemble and Theory Course every semester
- Apply to Universities (CSU/UC application period Oct 1-Nov 30)
- Apply for ADT degree by beginning of spring term before transfer
- Complete RCC Graduation application (during your last term)
- Meet with your Counselor to Complete your Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP)
- Complete FAFSA (Oct 1st - Mar 2nd for priority)
- Meet with Faculty Advisor for career/research opportunities
- Meet with your Counselor to update SEP (every semester)
- Meet with your Counselor for pre-graduation check
- Research Potential Clubs on Campus
- Participate in tutoring, student success workshops or supplemental instruction
- Visit the Career Center for Internship opportunities
- Research transfer institutions
- Attend Transfer workshops and Transfer Fair
- Participate in an internship/ job shadowing
Careers for Music Majors
Salaries Range : Vary Widely
- Music Education
- Bioacoustics & Audiology
- Products Industry
- Live Sound
- Music Therapy
- Sound in Picture
- Video Game Audio
- Broadcast Market
- Digital/Streaming Media
- Record Industry
- Music Communications
- Non-Profit Arts Administration
- Performer
- Composer
- Publishing
- Recording
- Concert Industry