Associate of Fine Arts – Music Concentration

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Study music theory and performance while preparing to transfer to a four-year university. Complete this program exclusively on weekdays, or in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Work as a musician, or music teacher.

Academic Options: Transfer to a university to complete a bachelor's degree.

Locations: West Campus

Department/Contact Information: Division Dean: 206-6690, Lead Faculty: Music 206-6900

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Arizona General Education Curriculum Requirements (AGEC-A) This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses. * Select courses to fulfill C, I, and G requirements.**
Reading Requirement: complete this requirement before enrolling in general education courses
English Composition		6
Biological and Physical Sciences		8
Mathematics		3
Social and Behavioral Sciences		6-9
Other Requirements		0-3
Subtotal		26
Required Core Courses
MUS 125	Structure of Music I	3
MUS 126	Structure of Music II	3
MUS 127	Aural Perception: Diatonic and Rhythmic Skills	2
MUS 129	Aural Perception II	2
MUS 141	Piano Class I	2
MUS 142	Piano Class II	2
MUS 143	Piano Class III	2
MUS 144	Piano Class IV	2
MUP 161-168	Studio Instruction: (Major)	2
MUP 171-178	Studio Instruction: (Major)	2
MUS 201	History and Literature of Music I	3
MUS 202	History and Literature of Music II	3
MUS 223	Structure of Music III	3
MUS 224	Aural Perception III	2
MUS 226	Structure of Music IV	3
MUS 228	Aural Perception IV	2
MUP 261-268	Studio Instruction: (Major)	2
MUP 271-278	Studio Instruction: (Major)	2
Subtotal		42
Core Options: Complete 6 credits from the following list. A course may be taken more than once.
MUS 116	Pima Community College Orchestra	2
MUS 120	Concert Band	3
MUS 130	Chorale (SATB)	3
MUS 131	College Singers (SATB)	3
Subtotal		6
Total		74

* Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core and support courses: Humanities and Fine Arts - MUS 125, 201, and 202 fulfill this requirement.

** In the general education categories, select courses so that at least one course is marked "C" (cultural diversity), one is marked "I" (intensive writing), and one is marked "G" (global awareness). Note that a single course may fulfill more than one of the requirements.